Surf Forecasts:
Shelley Beach surf forecast from 5 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 11 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 11s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, SSE swell with 2,171 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 7 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 8s period with S 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 Monday (Sep 07) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m 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 3.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 1AM. 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 Sunday (Sep 06) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 5ft (1.5m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Fri 11th Sep) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Shelley Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what the next couple of weeks are shaping up like for Shelley Beach. It's a bit of a slow start, but there are a couple of windows that'll get the heart pumping.
Right now, it's flat and messy. We've got a few days of nothing much to write home about. The water temp is sitting at 65°F which is pretty normal for this time of year. The first real glimmer of hope comes Monday morning, September 7th. The swell is only 5ft from the SSE, but mate, it's glassy. That Northeast breeze at just 3 mph is a dream. The energy is moderate (274), and it’s a consistent spot, so that morning session is easily the best of the first week. The crowd factor is "sometimes" here, so you might get a few out, but it'll be worth jostling for a wave.
The outlook gets a bit more interesting after that. Keep an eye on Friday morning, September 11th. The swell bumps up to 6ft from the S, with a 10-second period. The wind is offshore and glassy from the WSW at 3 mph. The wave energy is moderate (765), and the conditions are primed for a very good session. It’s a bit bigger, but still manageable for most.
Moving into the second week, the standout for me is Sunday morning, September 13th. We're looking at a clean 4ft swell from the SSE, but the period stretches out to 11 seconds, giving it some real push. The wind is a light cross-offshore from the NNE at 6 mph, keeping things clean. The energy is moderate (545). This is the kind of morning where you get the long lines and the easy paddle out.
Monday morning, September 14th, is also a good call with a clean 4ft swell from the SSE and a 12-second period. The offshore wind from the NW at 9 mph will groom it perfectly. The energy is moderate (375).
Later in the week, Wednesday morning, September 16th, offers another clean option with 4ft from the S, a 11-second period, and a cross-offshore breeze. The energy is moderate (397).
The tail end of the forecast is small and unremarkable, with the swell dropping under 3ft and the energy falling away. There's a tiny window on Saturday, September 19th, with a clean, offshore 2ft swell, but it's more of a longboard glider than a proper surf. The final day, Sunday, September 20th, has a glass-off in the afternoon with a 2ft 11-second period swell, but again, it's small.
So, to wrap it up: the best windows are Monday morning, September 7th, and Friday morning, September 11th. The Sunday, September 13th, is also a real treat. Get out there.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun morning, min 11°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon morning, fresh winds from the S by Mon night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri morning, min 12°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Wed morning, calm by Fri morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | S 8 | S 10 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | S 8 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 11 | S 10 | SSE 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | SSE 11 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 66 | 110 | 919 | 264 | 320 | 653 | 1283 | 885 | 544 | 301 | 671 | 2171 | 1277 | 1207 | 1317 | 755 | 667 | 706 | 755 | 505 | 495 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | on | cross | on | cross-on | off |
High Tide | 3:54PM1.49m | 4:59AM1.02m | 5:00PM1.56m | 5:57AM1.12m | 5:57PM1.63m | 6:45AM1.22m | 6:46PM1.66m | 7:28AM1.31m | 7:31PM1.65m | 8:07AM1.40m | 8:14PM1.59m | 8:44AM1.46m | 8:54PM1.50m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:57PM0.24m | 10:24AM0.43m | 11:54PM0.15m | 11:28AM0.35m | 00:41AM0.08m | 12:24PM0.28m | 1:23AM0.04m | 1:14PM0.21m | 2:00AM0.03m | 2:01PM0.17m | 2:35AM0.06m | 2:47PM0.17m | 3:07AM0.11m | ||||||||
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 | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — |
 | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:43 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
Feels °C | 15 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | ENE 6 | S 10 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | E 10 | E 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | E 9 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | SSE 18 | S 11 | S 10 | SSE 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | SSE 11 |
| kJ | 66 | 4 | 919 | 264 | 320 | 7 | 2 | 885 | 544 | 301 | 2 | 24 | 40 | 260 | 1317 | 755 | 667 | 706 | 755 | 505 | 495 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | E 10 | ENE 10 | E 10 | E 10 | — | — | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 13 | NE 16 | SSE 23 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | E 14 | E 13 | SSE 18 | SSE 18 | SSE 20 |
| kJ | 11 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 8 | — | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 52 | 18 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 64 | 188 | 412 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 11 | S 15 | E 10 | NE 8 | N 8 | — | — | — | — | — | E 17 | — | E 16 | E 15 | SSE 23 | E 15 | E 10 | E 9 | E 14 | E 14 | E 13 |
| kJ | 9 | 4 | 8 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | 5 | 4 | 53 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 15 | 15 | 13 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 3 | S 8 | — | — | — | S 8 | SSE 10 | — | — | WNW 3 | SSE 8 | SSE 10 | S 10 | S 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 2 | 110 | — | — | — | 653 | 1283 | — | — | 1 | 671 | 2171 | 1277 | 1207 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 11 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 445 | 180 | 11 | 11 | 0 | 11 | 205 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 26 | 0 | 11 | 26 | 0 |
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