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About this place
Visit Victoria identifies the Rip Curl Pro at Bells Beach as the world’s longest-running professional surfing event.
The record
Comparison: Professional surfing events worldwide.
The record belongs to the event, not the beach. Competition dates and public access vary; no event is promised today.
Visiting
Check the linked visitor information for current opening, entry and booking arrangements.
Access requirements and opening arrangements should be checked with the operator. Occasion tags are editorial suggestions. They do not certify accessibility or opening hours.
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Sources
Sources checked 23 September 2026. A publisher’s claim is attributed; it is not a complete independent survey.
- Visit Victoria
Supports the specific claim and comparison described above.