Welcome to the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach

ON behalf of Surfing Victoria, Rip Curl and the World Surf League, I would like to welcome everyone to the 62nd running of the Rip Curl Pro presented by Bonsoy at Djarrak/Bells Beach.

We are excited to welcome back the world’s best surfers to Wadawurrung Country in Victoria and continue the tradition of the longest running surf event in the world.

This event not only brings amazing economic benefit to the local community but also provides the next generation of surfers the chance to get up close to their surfing heroes.

We are privileged to be able to watch the worlds best surfers up close from the beach during the event and in the water during free-surfs.

The Rip Curl Pro has prided its self on being an event that values inclusivity and we continued to work with the Surf Coast Shire in 2025 to improve the accessibility of the event.

This is inclusive of features to support physical accessibility, along with the continuation of some sensory friendly event elements to support those on the autism spectrum.

 

Once the event gets going, we urge all spectators to keep to the defined paths and within the event site.

When travelling to attend the event we also ask everyone to please be vigilant (particularly at dawn and dusk) and aware of your surroundings for wildlife crossing the road.

For more information on ticketing, accessibility, bus schedules and onsite activities, head to surfingvic.com/rip-curl-pro

A massive thank you goes out to Rip Curl, the Victorian Government, Bonsoy, World Surf League, Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority and the Surf Coast Shire, who are committed and long-term supporters of the event.

I look forward to seeing everyone down at the event and hope we will see some great waves over the waiting period!

Adam Robertson

Chief executive officer, Surfing Victoria