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Bells Beach surf report and forecast
Swell 1: 1.7 m 17 s W · Swell 2: 0.5 m 11 s W · Swell 3: 0.4 m 14 s SW
Best window this week: Tuesday 13:00 PST — 1.6 2.2 m (7.1 ft) at 14 s, glassy wind. Ratings: 0–10 for an intermediate surfer; B = beginner, A = advanced. Offshore/onshore is judged against the coast's orientation (33° faces the sea).
7-day surf forecast
| Day | Rating | Wave height | Period | Swell from | Wind | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 01 Nov | 1.8 B 0 · A 2 | 1.5 m (4.9 ft) | 18 s | W | 8 kt cross-shore | 06:55–16:50 |
| Mon 02 Nov | 1.4 B 0 · A 2 | 1.7–2.2 m (5.5–7.3 ft) | 17 s | W | 7 kt cross-onshore | 06:57–16:49 |
| Tue 03 Nov | 1.6 B 0 · A 2 | 2.1–2.2 m (6.9–7.3 ft) | 14 s | W | 7 kt glassy | 06:58–16:47 |
| Wed 04 Nov | 1.4 B 0 · A 1 | 1.6–2.0 m (5.3–6.6 ft) | 13 s | W | 12 kt cross-shore | 07:00–16:45 |
| Thu 05 Nov | 1.1 B 0 · A 2 | 2.0–2.9 m (6.6–9.6 ft) | 15 s | W | 6 kt cross-shore | 07:01–16:44 |
| Fri 06 Nov | 0.4 B 0 · A 2 | 2.8–4.2 m (9.1–13.8 ft) | 16 s | W | 15 kt cross-offshore | 07:03–16:43 |
| Sat 07 Nov | 1.0 B 0 · A 2 | 2.6–3.8 m (8.6–12.4 ft) | 14 s | W | 16 kt cross-offshore | 07:04–16:41 |
Today and tomorrow, every 3 hours
| Time | Rating | Wave | Period · from | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 04:00 | 1.5 B 0 · A 2 | 1.8 m (6.0 ft) | 17 s W | 9 kt E cross-onshore |
| Mon 07:00 | 1.4 B 0 · A 2 | 2.0 m (6.5 ft) | 17 s W | 8 kt E cross-onshore |
| Mon 10:00 | 1.4 B 0 · A 2 | 2.1 m (6.9 ft) | 17 s W | 7 kt ESE cross-shore |
| Mon 13:00 | 1.4 B 0 · A 2 | 2.2 m (7.2 ft) | 16 s W | 3 kt SE glassy |
| Mon 16:00 | 1.4 B 0 · A 2 | 2.2 m (7.2 ft) | 16 s W | 4 kt SE glassy |
| Mon 19:00 | 1.1 B 0 · A 2 | 2.2 m (7.2 ft) | 16 s W | 9 kt NE onshore |
| Mon 22:00 | 1.3 B 0 · A 2 | 2.2 m (7.3 ft) | 16 s W | 6 kt ENE cross-onshore |
| Tue 01:00 | 1.1 B 0 · A 2 | 2.2 m (7.3 ft) | 15 s W | 11 kt NE onshore |
| Tue 04:00 | 1.1 B 0 · A 2 | 2.2 m (7.3 ft) | 15 s W | 12 kt E cross-onshore |
| Tue 07:00 | 1.1 B 0 · A 2 | 2.2 m (7.3 ft) | 15 s W | 12 kt E cross-onshore |
| Tue 10:00 | 1.5 B 0 · A 2 | 2.2 m (7.2 ft) | 14 s W | 6 kt SE cross-shore |
| Tue 13:00 | 1.6 B 0 · A 2 | 2.2 m (7.1 ft) | 14 s W | 4 kt SSE glassy |
| Tue 16:00 | 1.6 B 0 · A 2 | 2.2 m (7.1 ft) | 14 s W | 4 kt SSW glassy |
| Tue 19:00 | 1.6 B 0 · A 2 | 2.1 m (7.1 ft) | 14 s W | 4 kt S glassy |
| Tue 22:00 | 1.6 B 0 · A 2 | 2.1 m (6.9 ft) | 13 s W | 7 kt SSE cross-offshore |
Model vs reality: nearest buoy
Buoy NEW DUNGENESS - 17 NM NE of Port Angeles, WA (46088), 60 km from Bells Beach, reported 0 h before this update. sea is smaller than the model by 1.4 m (4.4 ft).
| Buoy | Model | |
|---|---|---|
| Wave height | 0.2 m (0.7 ft) | 1.6 m (5.1 ft) |
wind 8 kt E · water 7.7 °C at the buoy
Buoy = measured at sea by NOAA NDBC. Model = GFS-Wave interpolated to the buoy's position and time. A persistent gap means the model is running high or low for this swell; adjust the forecast accordingly.
Nearby spots
- 9.9 Redondo 82 km · 1.7 m (5.5 ft) now
- 2.1 Second Beach 160 km · 1.5 m (5.0 ft) now
- 8.7 Westport 181 km · 1.8 m (6.0 ft) now
- 10.0 Seaside 256 km · 1.7 m (5.5 ft) now
- 4.6 Tofino 280 km · 2.3 m (7.7 ft) now
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Waves: NOAA GFS-Wave global 0.25deg, cycle 20261102 06z (NOMADS). Tides: n/a. Times in local time (America/Los_Angeles). Forecast for the nearest open-water model point (46.75, -124.25); local bathymetry, tide and wind change conditions at the beach.