Shelley Beach surfForecast / NSW – Newcastle / Australia

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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
21.8° 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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (May 15) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Shelley Beach in the next 16 days are 1.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 11) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Fri 15th May)3.5ft (1.1m) 7s
Best Surf10PM (Sat 16th May)5ft (1.5m) 9s
Most Powerful 7PM (Mon 11th May)5ft (1.5m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 20°C on Mon afternoon, min 17°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Fri morning, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
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
2
2
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
2
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
S
9
1.4
SSE
8
1.8
S
11
1.3
SSE
9
1.3
SSE
11
1.4
SSE
11
1.1
SSE
11
1.5
SE
10
0.9
SSE
10
1.7
SE
7
1.6
SE
7
1.6
SE
7
1.7
ESE
7
1.6
ESE
7
1.5
ESE
7
1.1
ESE
7
1.1
ESE
7
0.9
ESE
7
0.6
SE
7
0.6
ESE
9
1.4
ESE
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
304
290
743
308
372
504
292
450
163
263
221
227
285
258
204
125
108
86
43
65
340
Wind (km/h)
5
SW
20
SSE
15
SSW
15
SSW
10
SE
15
ESE
20
SE
25
SE
20
SE
25
SE
20
SE
15
ESE
20
ESE
20
ESE
15
E
5
SSE
10
SE
10
W
5
W
10
ENE
5
NW
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
off
High Tide
3:12PM1.04m
2:43AM1.27m
4:04PM1.16m
3:43AM1.27m
4:50PM1.29m
4:41AM1.28m
5:33PM1.44m
5:38AM1.29m
6:16PM1.57m
6:33AM1.29m
6:59PM1.69m
7:27AM1.27m
7:43PM1.78m
Low Tide
8:35PM0.62m
9:34AM0.27m
9:46PM0.55m
10:19AM0.22m
10:48PM0.45m
11:03AM0.17m
11:45PM0.33m
11:46AM0.14m
00:39AM0.20m
12:29PM0.14m
1:31AM0.08m
1:14PM0.15m
2:23AM0.00m
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
thunderstorm
mod rain
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:33
6:33
6:35
6:35
6:35
6:37
6:37
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:06
5:05
5:05
5:04
5:02
5:01
5:01
1
1
1
2
4
1
3
2
2
5
7
Temp °C
18
19
19
19
20
20
20
19
19
19
19
19
19
19
19
20
19
17
17
18
17
16
17
17
17
18
17
17
15
16
15
15
15
16
16
17
17
17
16
16
16
16
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
S
9
1.4
SSE
8
1.5
S
11
1.3
SSE
9
1.3
SSE
11
1.4
SSE
11
1.1
SSE
11
0.6
E
12
0.9
SSE
10
0.4
E
11
0.4
E
11
0.6
S
10
0.5
S
9
1.6
ESE
7
1.5
ESE
7
1.1
ESE
7
1.1
ESE
7
0.9
ESE
7
0.6
SE
7
0.6
ESE
9
1.4
ESE
9
Energy kJ
304
290
525
308
372
504
292
102
163
39
38
68
44
258
204
125
108
86
43
65
340
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
E
12
0.6
E
12
0.6
E
12
0.8
E
13
0.8
E
13
0.8
E
13
0.7
E
12
0.2
SSE
14
0.5
E
12
0.2
SSE
21
0.3
SSE
18
0.3
E
11
0.2
E
11
0.4
S
9
0.4
S
9
0.5
S
9
0.5
S
9
0.5
S
9
0.6
E
7
0.6
E
7
0.3
SSE
8
Energy kJ
65
102
100
222
219
215
148
18
68
42
61
21
9
25
27
45
43
40
32
31
13
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
18
0.2
SSE
18
0.6
S
15
0.7
SSE
15
0.7
S
14
0.1
NE
9
0.2
S
14
0.1
S
25
0.1
N
10
0.3
SSE
16
0.3
E
11
0.2
S
13
0.2
S
12
0.3
E
10
0.4
E
9
0.4
E
9
0.4
SSE
9
0.5
SE
7
Energy kJ
6
31
172
222
184
3
15
12
2
48
20
12
11
17
26
26
26
23
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
S
11
0.9
ESE
5
1.5
SE
10
1.4
SE
6
1.7
SE
7
1.6
SE
7
1.6
SE
7
1.7
ESE
7
0.3
SW
2
Energy kJ
743
46
450
152
263
221
227
285
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
4
3
4
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
2
Distance (km)
0
11
9
0
11
26
166
166
166
180
471
26
131
84
83
11
11
0
0
81
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Newcastle
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
4
3
4
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
3
3
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
9
6
5
6
9
6
9
9
9
8
5
5
5
5
7
6
7
4
5
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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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