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Bells Beach - Bowl Surf Forecast
/ VIC – Torquay (29 breaks) / Victoria (127 breaks) /
Bells Beach - Bowl surf Forecast / VIC – Torquay / Australia
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Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Bells Beach - Bowl this week:
The surf forecast for Bells Beach - Bowl over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 02) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 16s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Bells Beach - Bowl in the next 12 days are 1.4m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 02) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (May 07) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Thu 2nd May) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Wed 8th May) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Thu 2nd May) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bells Beach - Bowl over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 |
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| Energy (?) | 585 | 778 | 613 | 514 | 421 | 265 | 169 | 97 | 155 | 188 | 163 | 354 | 371 | 266 | 248 | 245 | 138 | 138 | 510 | 493 | 297 | 224 | 175 | 118 | 206 | 132 | 96 | 69 | 66 | 53 | 54 | 48 | 118 | 142 | 95 | 44 |
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| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | on | cross- on | glass | on | glass | glass | on | glass | glass | on | on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 5:24PM 1.82 | 5:01AM 1.56 | 6:13PM 1.74 | 6:08AM 1.52 | 7:09PM 1.66 | 7:35AM 1.52 | 8:12PM 1.60 | 9:11AM 1.60 | 9:18PM 1.58 | 10:34AM 1.76 | 10:21PM 1.59 | 11:40AM 1.93 | 11:18PM 1.63 | 12:36PM 2.06 | 12:11AM 1.68 | 1:25PM 2.14 | 12:59AM 1.72 | 2:10PM 2.16 | 1:45AM 1.74 | 2:52PM 2.12 | 2:29AM 1.73 | 3:33PM 2.04 | 3:12AM 1.69 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 11:27PM 0.78 | 11:27AM 0.37 | 12:23AM 0.76 | 12:30PM 0.52 | 1:29AM 0.69 | 1:50PM 0.65 | 2:41AM 0.58 | 3:19PM 0.73 | 3:49AM 0.42 | 4:41PM 0.74 | 4:50AM 0.25 | 5:48PM 0.71 | 5:45AM 0.10 | 6:43PM 0.66 | 6:35AM -0.00 | 7:31PM 0.63 | 7:22AM -0.04 | 8:15PM 0.61 | 8:07AM -0.02 | 8:57PM 0.61 | 8:50AM 0.05 | 9:38PM 0.63 | 9:32AM 0.17 | |||||||||||||
Thu 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | Thursday 09 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tue 14 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:11 | - | - | 7:11 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:15 | - | - | 7:16 |
| Sunset | 5:32 | - | - | 5:31 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:29 | - | - | 5:28 | - | - | 5:27 | - | - | 5:25 | - | - | 5:24 | - | - | 5:23 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - |
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| Temp. °C | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 14 |
| Feels °C (?) | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 10 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue morning, min 11°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon morning, min 12°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Bells Beach - Bowl Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Bells Beach - Bowl provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Bells Beach - Bowl can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Bells Beach - Bowl surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Bells Beach - Bowl) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Bells Beach - Bowl may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
Bells Beach - Bowl is 26 km (16 miles) from the city of Geelong. If you plan a holiday in Torquay, look for hotels and other accommodation in Geelong. Geelong has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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