Shelley Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G'day, I'm Rusty, and I've got the scoop on Shelley Beach. It's a consistent, exposed spot that handles a southeasterly swell, but don't get too excited just yet—there's a bit of a wait before things get good.

The week kicks off properly on Friday the 10th. We've got a solid pulse of 6 ft southeast swell rolling in, with a period of 10 seconds. The kicker is the wind: Friday morning it's a light cross-off, and by the afternoon it goes glassy. That's a recipe for clean, lined-up waves. The combined energy is a solid 520, so there's plenty of push. The water temp is sitting at 66°, which is about average for this time of year, so no need for a steamer if you're hardy. This is the standout of the whole forecast. Saturday the 11th stays clean with a dropping 4 ft swell, but the wind stays light and offshore, so the morning session will still be fun.

Then we hit a dry spell. From Sunday the 12th right through the middle of the week, the swell drops out completely. The height barely reaches 0.7 ft, and the energy numbers are in the teens and twenties. You'd be better off checking the tide pools. That gap lasts a solid five days with no real surf on offer.

Things start to stir again around Wednesday the 15th, but it's ugly. The swell jumps up to 6 ft, but the wind is a messy cross-onshore, making it choppy and poor. That's more of a kite-surfing scene than a paddle session. Thursday the 16th sees a bigger 6 ft swell but the wind is still cross-shore, so it's marginal and not worth the paddle out.

The next real opportunity comes later in the month. On Saturday the 18th, we get a cleaner 5 ft east swell with light winds, making for a solid morning. Sunday the 19th morning is similar, with 4 ft east swell and a light cross-off breeze. The energy is moderate again, around 311 to 440. Then Monday the 20th has a fun afternoon session with a 4 ft east swell and a clean offshore wind from the northwest, which is a winner. The quality holds into Tuesday the 21st with moderate offshore winds and a 3 ft easterly swell.

After that, the swell fades once more, but the final days of the month show a few small, glassy windows. Friday the 24th has a 3 ft south-southeast swell with glassy conditions in the afternoon, and Saturday the 25th has a tiny 3 ft ESE swell with clean conditions. They're not the rippers, but they're surfable if you're keen for a longboard.

So, the best bet is without a doubt Friday the 10th. Glassy conditions, a solid 5 ft to 6 ft swell, and clean lines. Don't miss it. The other promising run is from the 18th to the 21st, with cleaner east swells and light winds. But remember, Shelley Beach can get crowded, so expect some company on those days.

Stay stoked, and I'll see you in the water.

Rusty

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