WSL Fantasy Surfer Picks Bells 2025

The longest running pro surfing contest in history is coming at us faster than an Italo lip zap. The Rip Curl Pro Bells starts this Good Friday, which means it’s actually Great Friday for surf fans. Not so great for Jesus who was nailed on the cross this day some 2000 years ago, but hey, this isn’t about that is it? We’re talking about chocolate eggs and Jordy Smith cut downs. Let’s goooooo.

Those who do well at Bells tend to have a higher-than average rail game. While airs have come into play recently, it’s the fundamentals that tend to win heats at this event. Think power lords over trick ponies and you should have a solid team. The forecast is looking decent for day one too, so get ready for the hooter to blow right off the bat. 

With all of that in mind, here at your best WSL Fantasy Surfer Picks for Bells 2025.

Tyler Wright

Tyler loves Bells as much as she loves one-legged wetsuits. She’s got enough ringers to put at the front door, back door and two side doors in her house. Pair up the fact she’s been in fine form this year and you have a recipe for team points up the wazoo. Considering she’s in Tier B and it seals the deal even easier. Let’s pretend we’re creating a cheesy newspaper headline and end this with ‘Tyler is the Wright Pick’.  

Caity Simmers

It’s pretty hard to leave the defending event champ out of your team, especially when she’s been slinging more rails than a cocaine dealer recently. The Raspberry Beret is an incredible option who’s still rocking the yellow jersey, meaning her seed will put her against a local wildcard in round one. Considering how insane the standard has been from every full-time woman on the CT this year and that’s a big advantage. Power her up. 

Isabella Nichols

When looking for a sneaky pick, go with current form. Isabella Nichols isn’t someone you automatically think of when you think Bells Beach. But considering it’s a long right that laps up big carves, and she just finished 2nd in El Salvador doing big carves, then one plus one equals get her in. She made semis here back in 2023 with consistent scores too, so should be an excellent addition to your team. If she hits a bad draw against a big hitter, the other one to look at is Caroline Marks. 

Carly Shanahan

By all reports, Carly Shanahan is an epic human being and a very good surfer. However, considering she hasn’t cracked the top 40 on the WQS before, it’s really hard to see her top the greatest talent of this new generation. Yup, she’ll have Caity Simmers in rnd 1, and maybe rnd 3 if she pulls her booties up and takes a scalp in the elimination round. Not someone I’d be putting in when looking for sure points. Betty Lou would be my go-to for Tier C instead.

Ethan Ewing

If I was ever going to masturbate while watching surfing, it would be to Ethan Ewing at Bells. Pure power surf porn. The guy is as sexy as it gets when it comes to style meets the money shot. Spray for days. A past champion, whose mum also won a Bell, it’s like Victorian victory runs in his veins. It’s hard to think of a better double up option, especially with the forecast looking reasonably decent on the charts. I’d put him in my team eight times if I could.

Griffin Colapinto

There’s no way around it: Griffin’s year has been like a bad mushroom trip so far. Bad beats event after event now see him below his little brother on the rankings. I don’t care how brah California love they seem on Youtube, you know that’s stinging Griff worse than a lemon-infused papercut. He’s ready to channel all of that aggressive chi into an absolutely mind shattering performance at Bells. That’s my bet at least. That fact he’s in Tier C just makes it an even easier pick.

Jordy Smith

White Chocolate was looking incredibly tasty in El Salvador. His powers only grow stronger the closer Easter gets too. Jordy Smith is gearing up to stay solid and crack the egg two times running. A past Bells champion, he’s one of the greatest to surf the wave, ever. The only reason he remains a dark horse is that he’s on the tail end of his career and is sitting in tier A. I doubt he’ll melt in these cold waters, but if you’re nervous, it’s pretty hard to go past a raging Ferreira for another epic option.

Edgard Groggia

Edgard hasn’t made it past a 17th this year and isn’t likely to if his current form is any indication. It really does make you wonder how on earth he got on tour. I’d sideline him for the rest of the season, with the possible exception of Rio. You don’t get to the CT by luck alone, so if he’s ever going to break his stinky streak, it’ll be there. Not someone I’d expect to surprise me at Bells. If you want to go someone really interesting, look at Xavier Hux. The X-Man has superpowers like you wouldn’t believe at his home break. Mayyyyyyybe enough to take the Red Bull from Italo.

That’s the latest and greatest. Remember, set your picks now and then shuffle after round 1 to avoid any donut scores. Lock and load. It’s time for some tasty surf candy this Easter. 

And for anyone questioning our talents, here’s Lincoln perfect team below…