Surf Coast surf report

Every break we cover in Surf Coast, VIC: what it needs, who it suits, and today's call.

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• Bells Beach Advanced+

  Australia's most famous right-hand reef, home of the Rip Curl Pro. Needs a solid south-west swell.

  Best: north-westerly wind, east to south-west swell, mid tide.
• Winkipop Advanced+

  Fast, long right-hander next to Bells.

  Best: north-westerly wind, east to south-west swell, mid tide.
• Jan Juc Beginner+

  Beach break between Torquay and Bells with good banks.

  Best: north-westerly wind, east to south-west swell, mid tide.
• Torquay (Fisherman's Beach) Learner+

  Sheltered beach in Torquay, the gentlest waves on the Surf Coast and home to surf schools.

  Best: north-westerly wind, east to south-west swell, mid tide.
• 13th Beach Intermediate+

  Exposed Bellarine beach that picks up lots of swell.

  Best: northerly wind, south-south-east to west-south-west swell, mid tide.
• Lorne Point Beginner+

  Right-hand point in Lorne, mellow on small swells.

  Best: north-westerly wind, east to south-west swell, mid tide.