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Shelley Beach surfForecast / NSW – Newcastle / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Wednesday 19 Nov 2025 AEDT
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Shelley Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Shelley Beach sea temperature is
20.9° C
 (Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Shelley Beach this week:

The surf forecast for Shelley Beach over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Nov 20) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.6m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 14s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Shelley Beach in the next 12 days are 1.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Nov 27) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 2s period and expected on Wednesday (Nov 26) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Thu 20th Nov)7.5ft (2.3m) 8s
Best Surf 2AM (Tue 25th Nov)7.5ft (2.3m) 8s
Most Powerful 2AM (Thu 27th Nov)5ft (1.5m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Shelley Beach over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 21°C on Wed night, min 18°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Sun morning. Warm (max 22°C on Tue afternoon, min 18°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun morning, fresh winds from the NE by Tue afternoon).

Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wed
26
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Rating
(10 max)
3
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
0
0
0
0
4
0
0
3
2
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.3
NE
1
ENE
0.9
ENE
1.3
SSE
1.4
SSE
1.8
SSE
1.6
SE
1.1
E
1
E
0.9
E
1.4
E
0.8
E
1.3
E
1.4
E
1.3
ENE
2.3
ENE
2
ENE
2.3
ENE
2
ENE
1.8
ENE
1.6
ENE
Period(s) (?)8886677111111610789888888
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)61711081117151306225289233182151125173270276638499607521422280
Wind
(km/h)
10
NNW
15
SSE
30
SSW
25
S
15
S
25
SSE
20
SE
20
SE
20
SE
5
ESE
0
SE
10
SSE
20
SSW
15
SSE
15
ESE
5
SSW
15
ENE
30
NE
10
WNW
15
NNW
10
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off		oncross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		ononononglassoncross-
on		ononglasscross-
on		crosscross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
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High Tide
/ height (m)
8:40PM
1.10
8:44AM
1.57
9:19PM
1.08
9:18AM
1.58
9:57PM
1.05
9:54AM
1.56
10:37PM
1.02
10:31AM
1.53
11:18PM
0.99
11:10AM
1.49
12:04AM
0.97
11:51AM
1.45
12:56AM
0.96
12:37PM
1.40
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:14AM
0.34
3:27PM
0.21
2:47AM
0.36
4:05PM
0.20
3:21AM
0.39
4:44PM
0.22
3:57AM
0.42
5:25PM
0.24
4:34AM
0.46
6:08PM
0.27
5:15AM
0.50
6:53PM
0.28
6:04AM
0.55
7:42PM
0.28
Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wed
26
Sunrise-5:41--5:39--5:39--5:39--5:39--5:39--5:37-
Sunset--7:37--7:37--7:38--7:39--7:40--7:42--7:43
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cloud
cloud
rain showers
light rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
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light rain
heavy rain
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C212120191819192020201920192021202122232628
Feels °C (?)172018191616161818192220181920202020222426
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Information about the Shelley Beach Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Shelley Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Shelley Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Shelley Beach surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Shelley Beach) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Shelley Beach may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Are you planning a holiday in Newcastle? If you are looking for accommodation near Shelley Beach, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Newcastle, consider staying in Central Coast which is 20 km (12 miles) away. Other places in and around Newcastle where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Catherine Hill Bay which is 24 km (15 miles) away, Dee Why, Newcastle and Hornsby.

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