Shelley Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.36° S 151.51° E

Issued: 3 am 14 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Shelley Beach sea temperature is
19.5° C

Normal for this time of year

Shelley Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Shelley Beach surf forecast from 13 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 16 Jun, 4PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 9s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 15 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 7s period, SSE swell with 227 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 14 Jun, 10AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s period with ENE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Shelley Beach this week:

The surf forecast for Shelley Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 14) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Shelley Beach in the next 16 days are 1.6m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 15) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 16) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Sun 14th Jun)2.5ft (0.7m) 8s
Best Surf 4PM (Tue 16th Jun)3.5ft (1.0m) 9s
Most Powerful 4AM (Mon 15th Jun)5ft (1.6m) 7s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Shelley Beach over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun morning, min 15°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 21°C on Fri morning, min 14°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
0
1
1
2
2
1
0
1
1
0
2
1
1
2
2
2
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
ENE
8
0.8
ENE
8
1.5
SSE
6
1.3
SSE
7
0.7
ENE
8
0.9
ENE
9
0.9
ENE
8
1
E
9
0.9
ENE
10
0.9
ENE
10
0.9
ENE
10
0.7
ENE
10
0.8
ENE
10
0.8
ENE
10
0.8
ENE
10
0.9
ENE
10
0.9
ENE
10
0.9
ENE
10
0.8
ENE
10
0.6
S
15
0.6
ENE
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
56
71
167
153
62
111
118
158
132
137
132
96
107
111
111
143
149
155
131
155
90
Wind (km/h)
10
W
20
SSW
20
SSE
15
SSE
5
SE
10
WNW
5
NNW
15
NE
10
W
5
WSW
10
SSE
10
WNW
5
N
15
NNE
15
NNW
15
N
15
N
10
NNW
10
NNW
15
NNW
10
NW
Wind State
cross-off
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
High Tide
7:25PM1.82m
8:13AM1.16m
8:16PM1.87m
9:08AM1.15m
9:07PM1.86m
10:03AM1.14m
9:59PM1.81m
10:59AM1.13m
10:51PM1.71m
11:55AM1.14m
11:44PM1.58m
12:52PM1.16m
00:37AM1.43m
Low Tide
12:49PM0.22m
2:16AM-0.02m
1:41PM0.23m
3:09AM-0.06m
2:33PM0.25m
4:02AM-0.06m
3:26PM0.29m
4:55AM-0.02m
4:22PM0.34m
5:46AM0.03m
5:20PM0.40m
6:35AM0.11m
6:24PM0.47m
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6:54
6:54
6:54
6:56
6:56
6:56
6:56
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4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
 mm
1
2
4
1
1
7
Temp °C
19
17
17
17
17
17
17
18
18
18
18
16
17
18
17
21
21
19
18
15
16
Feels °C
17
14
13
14
15
16
15
15
16
17
17
15
14
15
15
17
18
17
16
13
15
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
ENE
8
0.8
ENE
8
0.7
ENE
8
1.3
SSE
7
0.7
S
6
0.9
ENE
9
0.9
ENE
8
1
E
9
0.9
ENE
10
0.9
ENE
10
0.9
ENE
10
0.7
ENE
10
0.8
ENE
10
0.8
ENE
10
0.8
ENE
10
0.9
ENE
10
0.9
ENE
10
0.9
ENE
10
0.8
ENE
10
0.7
ENE
10
0.6
ENE
11
Energy kJ
56
71
61
153
37
111
118
158
132
137
132
96
107
111
111
143
149
155
121
112
90
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SE
10
0.1
SE
10
0.1
S
13
0.6
ENE
8
0.7
ESE
6
0.6
SE
6
0.4
S
8
0.6
S
13
0.6
S
11
0.5
S
11
0.5
S
10
0.5
S
10
0.4
S
9
0.3
SSE
9
0.6
S
12
0.7
S
10
0.7
S
10
0.5
S
10
0.5
S
16
0.6
S
15
0.5
S
13
Energy kJ
4
4
3
48
27
20
19
116
92
57
50
46
25
16
103
102
96
47
131
155
86
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
18
0.7
ENE
8
0.5
S
8
0.4
S
14
0.4
SE
6
0.3
SE
6
0.2
ESE
6
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
12
0.2
S
12
0.6
ENE
5
0.7
NE
6
0.2
SSE
19
0.4
SSE
9
0.3
SSE
9
0.3
NE
6
Energy kJ
5
4
7
62
31
62
13
5
4
4
3
12
15
30
34
28
16
5
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
S
4
1.5
SSE
6
0.8
ESE
5
0.4
NE
3
0.2
WSW
3
0.3
NE
3
0.3
NNW
3
0.4
NNW
3
0.3
NNW
3
0.4
NNW
3
0.4
NW
3
0.3
WNW
2
Energy kJ
9
167
37
2
1
1
2
2
1
3
2
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
2
1
1
2
2
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
2
2
1
Distance (km)
0
11
146
11
11
0
0
0
0
0
11
0
0
19
0
8
8
0
0
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Newcastle
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
2
2
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
2
4
3
4
5
5
5
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
9
5
5
5
5
5
4
4
5
7
9
8
8
9
5
5
5
4
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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 16 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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