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Shelley Beach surfForecast / NSW – Newcastle / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Wednesday 28 Jan 2026 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
23.5° C
 (Which is normal for this time of year)

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 (Jan 29) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Shelley Beach in the next 12 days are 2.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Feb 02) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Feb 04) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Thu 29th Jan)2.5ft (0.8m) 10s
Best Surf 2AM (Sun 1st Feb)6ft (1.9m) 7s
Most Powerful 8AM (Mon 2nd Feb)8ft (2.5m) 9s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sat afternoon, min 20°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 24°C on Sun morning, min 20°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, fresh winds from the S by Sun night).

Thursday
29
Friday
30
Saturday
31
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wed
04
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
3
1
3
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.8
SSE
0.9
SE
0.8
SSE
0.7
SE
0.6
SSE
0.8
ENE
1.3
ENE
1
ENE
1.3
ENE
1.9
ENE
1.6
E
1.9
ENE
2.4
S
2.4
SSE
2.2
ESE
1.9
ESE
1.6
ESE
1.5
E
1.5
E
1.2
E
1.2
E
Period(s) (?)1010101010767571211897888887
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1221391209663581199683313736885762841513460295273266163156
Wind
(km/h)
10
E
10
E
15
E
5
NNE
10
ENE
25
NE
15
NE
15
NE
25
ENE
10
N
10
ESE
15
S
30
S
25
SSE
25
ESE
25
E
15
ESE
20
NE
20
NNE
10
N
15
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		glasscross-
on		crosscrosscrosscrosscross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		oncross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		crosscross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:44AM
1.55
6:33PM
1.01
6:45AM
1.65
7:36PM
1.06
7:40AM
1.73
8:29PM
1.12
8:30AM
1.79
9:16PM
1.18
9:16AM
1.79
9:59PM
1.22
10:00AM
1.75
10:40PM
1.26
10:40AM
1.66
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:54PM
0.38
12:43PM
0.25
12:01AM
0.36
1:42PM
0.14
1:02AM
0.32
2:33PM
0.06
1:57AM
0.27
3:19PM
0.01
2:47AM
0.23
4:00PM
-0.01
3:35AM
0.22
4:39PM
0.01
4:21AM
0.24
5:15PM
0.06
Thursday
29
Friday
30
Saturday
31
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wed
04
Sunrise-6:11--6:13--6:13--6:15--6:16--6:16--6:18-
Sunset--8:00--8:00--7:59--7:58--7:58--7:57--7:55
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
heavy rain
light rain
light rain
cloud
light rain
light rain
rain showers
light rain
part cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C222222222323232224232424202121212021222124
Feels °C (?)212222232322212323232524181617161821212326
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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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