Surfing Bells Beach (What's It Actually Like)?

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Surfing Bells Beach || Bells is a wave steeped in history, the longest-running surf contest in the world, and where some of the most historic competitive surfing moments have gone down. But while history is one thing, Bells also cops its fair share of stick for being a fat, boring wave… But what’s it like to actually surf? I saw a swell coming and jumped at the opportunity to get some long rights and share my experience with you guys! Enjoy the video and let me know about your experience surfing Bells… Please enjoy the video, and LIKE & SUBSCRIBE...
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00:00 Introduction
00:50 First Look at the Waves
01:24 Winkipop Surf Session
03:18 What's Bells Actually Like?
06:30 Summary
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Пікірлер: 36

@evancrown5657 11 ай бұрын

Just want to say I really appreciate your everyman reviews of major surf locations. Great stuff!

@DanHarmon123 11 ай бұрын

Hey mate! Thanks so much, so stoked you enjoy some realistic insights haha!!

@luri0807 2 күн бұрын

Bit late to this but I live in Torquay and can confidently say that a big trip isn't worth it just to surf Bells. Winki's a far better wave but gets really crowded. If you head south past Bells and beyond Anglesea you'll find a plethora of less crowded yet equally good beachies, reefs, and points to surf. Ultimately I think the appeal of this place is its natural beauty and the sheer amount and variety of waves in the area. Happy travelling!

@lukerobson7703 5 ай бұрын

I grew up surfing on Surf Coast, heaps of great breaks. I probably surfed Winki a couple of hundred times and Bells once lol

@el_burritoslapper Ай бұрын

Yep every time I go to surf bells I can’t bring myself to not surf winki😂

@michaelj8793 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing as always my friend Keep em coming and Be well 👍🤙

@DanHarmon123 11 ай бұрын

Thanks Michael!! Heaps of vids coming your way!!

@nickd1637 11 ай бұрын

Just recently subscribed to your channel. As an avid surfer from the east coast of US (NC), the waves where I live are decent so surf travel is a must. Now that I'm dialed in to your channel, I can get a in depth & realistic perspective on some new places that I have not traveled to but are on my radar. Keep up the good work mate and thanks for all you do 🤙

@DanHarmon123 11 ай бұрын

Hey Nick! Thanks so much and so stoked you enjoy the videos!! Looking forward to sending more helpful surf travel info your way :)

@johnmartin2079 19 күн бұрын

Appreciate the straight honesty about its not worth flying to, right on

@joehernandez2461 3 ай бұрын

Way to go buddy. Greetings from Bluff beach ⛱️.

@TravelHaole 23 күн бұрын

nice drone shots

@billyhodgen2953 11 ай бұрын

sunrise surf looked so sick 🔥

@DanHarmon123 11 ай бұрын

Was so beautiful mate! Absolutely freezing though!!

@jerryscott3906 11 ай бұрын

great video! Keep it up!

@DanHarmon123 11 ай бұрын

Thanks Jerry!! Glad you enjoyed it :)

@FluffyAlpaca81 10 ай бұрын

Bells is such a beautiful mellow wave. What month did you visit? 3/2 June at Byron was warm enough. Do you need 4/3 and booties for Bells June-aug?

@DanHarmon123 9 ай бұрын

Yeah I like it!! Yeah to be honest 4/3mm no boots would be ok, or even a brand new 3/2mm for a quick surf... And booties wouldn't go a miss either, especially for walking over the reef on a cold morning!!

@HighCountryHughesie 6 ай бұрын

Tick off the list. Does that mean you go back to England after its done? Try living on the surf coast for a few years. Look at each break on their good days. Bells is famous for a reason and that is when all 3 breaks join up, yes it has 3. I have surfed the best waves in Australia since 1973, all my boards made by Michael Anthony, all my wetties by Rip Curl. When it gets big like it did in 2010 for a few constant months, boys who ‘rip’ like you were on the beach. My 7’2” gun came out and I enjoyed Bells for what it is, one of the best and most dangerous waves in Oz. Hughesie

@DanHarmon123 6 ай бұрын

Hahah!! Yeah, basically... I can imagine it to be so fun when it's like that!

@ziggyrobertson9977 6 ай бұрын

Bells is legit heavy water when it has a proper groundswell pushing into it. People who say its a soft wave or anything don't know what they are on about. Even Italo got pushed into the button and said that was one of the heaviest experiences of his life.@@DanHarmon123

@user-bl4px1nl7s 11 ай бұрын

To buzz5969 one less in the water

@robertical 23 күн бұрын

Bells gets better 8ft+, not as mellow 😜

@glenhobby5645 19 күн бұрын

Yup. Big Bells is world class.

@johnhagan582 11 ай бұрын

Yeah dont kno why some surfers have a problem with sharing waves at a public beach .guess the get over inflated egos and think they have some entitlement thing over others to surf certain breaks but nah i never see crowns on any of these guys heads Lol call me a wanker for no reason and your getting popped in the mouth no matter who you are

@billlyanaire 11 ай бұрын

God help a normal guy tryna get a wave in Hawaii or oz

@DanHarmon123 11 ай бұрын

Yeah Hawaii for sure, and yeah there's some crowded spots in Aus as well. At least in Aus, you can head off-track and find some waves to yourself!!

@buzz5969 11 ай бұрын

It was just like surfing any other beach too me, nothing really stood out, except the Aus accents all around, HEY WANKER get off me wave, If I closed me eyes I would think I was surfing in me typical Cali beach break otherwise. Just another beach just miles from home. Only went there several times because my job took me there, otherwise after the first time, I would have never even went back.🇺🇸🍻✌🏻

@DanHarmon123 11 ай бұрын

Hahhaha!! Sounds about right!! Describes everyone's experience at crowded Aussie breaks!!😂😂

@kristinehayes4885 11 ай бұрын

Good don't come back.

@martinwright7093 11 ай бұрын

I’m guessing that wasn’t your dog, surely too hard to travel as much as you do with a dog in tow.

@johngilmore697 4 ай бұрын

Get a grip, BS

@derekjenkins1878 3 ай бұрын

As both a SoCal native and having surfed Bells on a proper day, I can say your comment is just another piece of digital toilet paper.