The Latest Breaking News from Bells

Pain-free Robinson ready for Bells Beach title defence

Jack Robinson used the long World Surf League off-season to have overdue knee surgery and is fit and firing as he defends his Bells Beach title.

AAP · Apr 1

Surfers excited as new-look tour kicks off at Bells

The world's best surfers will finally hit the water at Bells Beach, with the Championship Tour competition set to get under way next week.

AAP · Mar 23

Aussie surfers get boost in new-look World Surf League

The World Surf League has unveiled its 2026 calendar with the one-day finals cut and a trio of of Australian events opening the season, starting at Bells Beach.

AAP · May 2, 2025

Callinan goes down fighting in maiden Bells final but jumps to No.6 in world rankings

The Novocastrian was beaten by fellow Aussie Ethan Ewing on Tuesday.

Newcastle Herald · Apr 11, 2023

Wildcard Xavier Huxtable shocks No.1 Jack Robinson at Bells Beach

Local wildcard Xavier Huxtable has emerged as a Bells Beach giant killer, shocking Australia's world No.1 Jack Robinson on Sunday.

The New Daily · Apr 9, 2023

Tyler Wright rapt as brother Owen prepares for swansong

Tyler Wright will have a big few days at Bells Beach, defending her event title and watching her brother Owen surf professionally for the last time.

AAP · Apr 3, 2023

Ethan Ewing knocks Owen Wright out of World Surf League event at Bells Beach as three Aussies reach semis

Ethan Ewing takes down Olympic bronze medallist Owen Wright as he, Callum Robson and Jack Robinson secure spots in the semi-finals of the WSL event at Bells Beach.

ABC News · Apr 16, 2022

Where is Bells Beach? How the Rip Curl Pro fits into the calendar of World Surfing League events

It's Easter, which means at least once over this weekend someone either cooler than you or wanting to be cooler than you will mention Bells Beach. But where is the Aussie surf spot exactly? Check out the interactive.

ABC News · Apr 14, 2022

Jackson Baker continues riding Surfest high with maiden Bells heat win

"That was my first time at Bells this trip so far but I've come down here for a long time, since I was a kid."

Newcastle Herald · Apr 11, 2022

Merewether surfer Ryan Callinan makes solid start at Bells

Callinan (11.23) finished narrowly behind fellow Aussie Callum Robson (11.33), with only 0.10 points between them after the 30-minute contest.

Newcastle Herald · Apr 11, 2022