Best Time to Ride · Bells Beach vs Middleton
Bells Beach vs Middleton: which is better for surfing?
Bells Beach or Middleton? Month by month: windy days, waves and water temperature side by side, from years of weather data.
Updated November 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Bells Beach has bigger waves in 12 of 12 months.
- Middleton has warmer water in 10 of 12 months.
- Best months at Bells Beach: July, September–October.
- Best months at Middleton: June–September.
- 588 km apart.
BestJul, Sep–Oct
Bells Beach
Australia
Intermediate and up · 14°C water in season, 5/4 wetsuit and boots · ✈ AVV 40 km
Wave height per month (m, average daily max)
JFMAMJJASOND1.71.81.81.81.81.921.82.121.91.9
Water temperature per month (°C)
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BestJun–Sep
Middleton
Australia
Beginner-friendly · 14°C water in season, 5/4 wetsuit and boots · ✈ ADL 65 km
Wave height per month (m, average daily max)
JFMAMJJASOND0.80.70.80.91.31.51.51.51.51.30.90.7
Water temperature per month (°C)
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Best time to go →Wave height: average daily maximum. Water: average sea surface temperature.