The Latest Breaking News from Bells Beach

Local school student beats world No.1 in Bells boilover

Local student Ellie Harrison has won her debut World Tour heat, also sending top-ranked women's surfer Molly Picklum into the Rip Curl Pro elimination round.

AAP · Mar 26, 2024

Bittersweet sadness: Slater eyes Bells Beach farewell

In what could be his last Rip Curl Pro, surfing legend Kelly Slater has beaten John John Florence to make an ideal start to the WSL event at Bells Beach.

AAP · Mar 25, 2024

Mum makes Bells Beach extra special for surfer Ewing

Rip Curl Pro defending champion Ethan Ewing hopes his late mum Helen, also a winner at Bells Beach, can send him some good waves.

AAP · Mar 25, 2024

Gilmore digs deep as Aussies charge at Bells

Stephanie Gilmore has been forced to dig deep into her bag of tricks to beat rival Lakey Peterson and keep her remarkable Bells Beach WSL record intact.

The New Daily · Apr 10, 2023

Gilmore digs deep as Aussies progress at Bells Beach

Stephanie Gilmore has been forced to dig deep into her bag of tricks to beat rival Lakey Peterson before the Bells Beach action was again placed on hold.

AAP · Apr 9, 2023

Owen Wright retires after Bells Beach elimination

Owen Wright didn't get a fairytale finish but was thrilled to see out his storied surfing tour career in front of family and friends at Bells Beach.

AAP · Apr 9, 2023

Kelly Slater, 51, tames the Bells Beach swell, Aussie Callum Robson not so much

Age hasn't wearied surf legend Kelly Slater, 51, who has survived the elimination round at Bells Beach after waiting two days for decent waves

The New Daily · Apr 9, 2023

World surfing event resumes at Bells Beach

Surfing's Rip Curl Pro event is resuming at Bells Beach in Victoria on Sunday after two days of postponement.

AAP · Apr 8, 2023

Surfers hopeful as Bells competition put on hold again

While there's another lay day at Bells Beach, surfing organisers are hopeful an improving forecast will allow competition to resume on Easter Sunday.

AAP · Apr 7, 2023

Poor conditions force surfers to wait again at Bells

The Rip Curl Pro is again on hold because of poor conditions at Bells Beach, leaving surfers in the men's and women's elimination rounds facing an anxious wait.

AAP · Apr 6, 2023