Shelley Beach surfForecast / NSW – Newcastle / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 pm Saturday 30 May 2026 AEST
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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
20.6° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Shelley Beach surf forecast from 30 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 6 Jun, 10AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, S swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 6 Jun, 10AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, S swell with 1,649 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 31 May, 1AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 10s period with E 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 (May 31) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Shelley Beach in the next 16 days are 3.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 06) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 02) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Sun 31st May)3ft (0.9m) 10s
Best Surf10AM (Sat 6th Jun)10ft (3.0m) 10s
Most Powerful10AM (Sat 6th Jun)10ft (3.0m) 10s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 11°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed morning, min 10°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
Friday
5
Sat
6
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
0
2
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
E
10
0.8
E
10
0.7
E
10
0.6
E
9
1.3
SSW
6
0.7
E
9
0.7
E
9
0.6
E
9
0.6
E
9
0.6
E
9
0.5
E
10
0.5
E
9
0.5
E
10
0.6
S
10
0.5
E
10
0.4
E
10
0.5
E
11
0.8
S
10
1.5
S
10
3
S
10
3
S
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
161
121
94
62
132
81
83
57
57
60
45
42
48
73
51
35
55
121
432
1649
1507
Wind (km/h)
15
WNW
20
W
25
WSW
20
W
15
W
10
ENE
20
NW
25
NNW
25
NW
20
NW
25
NW
30
WNW
15
NW
25
WNW
25
WNW
20
W
25
WSW
25
SW
25
WSW
15
SW
20
SSW
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
off
cross-off
off
off
off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-on
High Tide
8:09AM1.04m
8:08PM1.57m
8:49AM1.03m
8:46PM1.56m
9:29AM1.02m
9:24PM1.54m
10:11AM1.00m
10:02PM1.51m
10:54AM0.99m
10:42PM1.47m
11:41AM0.99m
11:23PM1.42m
12:32PM1.01m
Low Tide
2:19AM0.23m
1:35PM0.38m
2:58AM0.21m
2:11PM0.40m
3:37AM0.22m
2:49PM0.42m
4:17AM0.23m
3:27PM0.45m
4:58AM0.25m
4:08PM0.48m
5:40AM0.27m
4:53PM0.53m
6:22AM0.27m
5:46PM0.57m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
cloud
cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:48
6:48
6:48
6:48
6:50
6:50
6:50
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
4:53
4:53
4:53
4:53
4:52
4:52
4:52
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Temp °C
14
18
18
12
16
16
14
19
16
15
19
17
14
18
16
14
16
16
11
16
17
10
14
12
7
13
13
10
13
11
11
13
11
9
13
10
10
10
9
5
12
13
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
S
8
0.8
E
10
0.7
E
10
0.8
S
6
0.9
S
6
0.7
E
9
0.7
E
9
0.6
E
9
0.6
E
9
0.6
E
9
0.5
E
10
0.5
E
9
0.5
E
10
0.6
S
10
0.5
S
8
0.5
S
8
0.5
S
8
0.8
S
10
1.5
S
10
2.3
S
10
2.3
S
10
Energy kJ
161
121
89
50
64
81
83
57
57
60
45
42
48
73
35
33
31
121
432
1055
1034
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
E
10
0.8
S
8
0.7
S
7
0.6
E
9
0.6
E
10
0.6
S
6
0.5
S
7
0.3
S
7
0.2
S
7
0.2
NNE
5
0.3
NE
7
0.3
NE
7
0.2
E
12
0.5
E
11
0.5
E
10
0.4
E
10
0.5
E
11
0.4
E
10
0.4
E
10
0.3
E
10
0.3
E
10
Energy kJ
153
84
52
62
64
27
24
8
4
2
8
8
12
58
51
35
55
32
31
18
17
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSE
8
0.3
SSE
8
0.2
S
9
0.3
S
9
0.3
S
10
0.1
S
10
0.1
SE
10
0.2
S
8
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
10
0.2
S
9
0.2
NNE
8
0.3
E
12
0.3
E
12
0.2
S
11
Energy kJ
14
14
7
15
17
2
4
4
2
2
7
6
27
26
10
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
WNW
3
0.4
W
3
0.9
SSW
7
0.5
W
3
1.3
SSW
6
0.5
NW
3
0.7
N
4
0.8
NNW
4
0.7
NW
4
0.6
NW
4
0.6
WNW
3
0.5
NW
3
0.4
NW
3
0.5
WNW
3
0.6
WNW
3
0.5
W
3
0.6
SW
3
0.7
WSW
4
3
S
10
3
S
10
Energy kJ
3
3
94
5
132
5
12
16
12
10
9
5
3
5
7
5
7
15
1649
1507
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
4
4
Distance (km)
0
0
9
0
0
8
0
19
26
0
3
37
0
16
3
0
13
11
4
0
11
Best forecast wave conditions in Newcastle
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
4
5
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
4
1
4
2
3
1
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
3
2
2
4
5
9
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
7
6
5
5
4
4
5
5
4
5
4
4
5
4
5
4
4
4
5
9
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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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