Surf Beaches on the Great Ocean Road

The Great Ocean Road is home to many of Victoria’s surf destinations. In fact, Torquay is Australia’s iconic surfing town. It is renowned for Rip Curl Pro, an annual surfing event that attracts surfers from the world over.
 
Surfing sites dot the shores from Torquay in the east stretching to Warrnambool in the west. From end to end there’s Bells Beach in Torquay, Point Richie in Warrnambool, and the Black Nose Point in Portland.
 
The popular surfing beaches along this coastal stretch are Bells Beach, Fairhaven Beach, and Johanna Beach. Other well-known beaches are Wye River, Jac Juc, Point Addis, Castle Cove, Discovery Bay, Lorne, and Portsea.
 
Torquay’s Bells beach stands out as the best and the most popular surfing spot. It is a cultural icon that symbolises Australia as the world’s surfing centre. The yearly Rip Curl Pro event is a testament to that — inviting the big names in the surfing world.
 
Rip Curl Pro is Australia oldest professional surfing competition. Both Aussie and international pro surfers join the competition every Easter. Bells Beach’s point breaks are consistent especially during autumn (and winter). The swelling of the Southern Ocean creates powerful waves over 5 metres high.
 
Johanna Beach near Cape Otway was the site for the 1970 World Surfing Championship. Surfers around the world gathered here to brave the beach’s fast and powerful waves. Johanna Beach is known for the balanced left and right breaks with consistent waves of over 1.5 metres high.
 
Fairhaven Beach’s rugged surf and rough waves have made it a heaven for pro surfers. Plus, with the Otways serving as a backdrop to this 6 km long strip of surf beach.
 
Another surfing spot with a picturesque backdrop is the rough surf of Gibson Steps. The 300-metre long and 2.5-metre high waves will test your mettle in the surf. And of course, with the iconic 12 Apostles at the backdrop, it is the most beautiful surfing spot in the world.
 
For beginner and less experienced surfers, better stay safe in the milder surfs of Lorne or Anglesea. You may also like to visit the Warrnambool Surf Club and try some tricks on the surf.
 
Surfing sure is a big thing on the Great Ocean Road. Should you wish to travel to this Australian surfing capital booking a tour with us could be a good start.
 
Check out our Great Ocean Road Tour which brings you to the scenic spots along the route. One of the stops is the 12 Apostles where you can experience the raw beauty of southern Australia. You also get to visit some rugged surf beaches.
 
Our Reverse Great Ocean Road Day Tour begins the journey with our first stop at Colac, and it ends at Torquay. This tour lets you explore the Otways and the limestone coasts of Port Campbell. You get to have the chance to visit the surfs of Apollo Bay, Anglesea, and Lorne.
 
Experience the changing colours of a southern Australian sunset with our Great Ocean Road Sunset Tour. The tour brings you to the surfing towns of the Great Ocean Road with a final stop at the 12 Apostles on Port Campbell at dusk.