Shelley Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's take a look at what's on offer for the next couple of weeks at Shelley Beach. It's a mixed bag, so let's get into it.

We're starting off quiet. Tuesday and Wednesday this week are flat as a tack, with tiny, weak swells that are barely registering. You'll see a combined energy of just 50 (weak) on Tuesday morning, dropping to almost nothing. It's not worth wetting a wetsuit.

Things finally start to pick up a little on Thursday the 30th of July. The swell kicks in at 6ft from the south, but the wind is a cross-shore, so it's going to be a bit messy. The combined energy hits 574 (moderate), but with a period of 10 seconds, it's workable, not world-class. Friday the 31st is similar, with 6ft to 6ft south swell and a cross-shore wind, though the energy is up a bit to 635. It's surfable, but you'll be working for it. Saturday the 1st of August drops off a bit, and then Sunday the 2nd is where it gets interesting. We've got a nice 6ft SSE groundswell with a 13-second period and clean, offshore winds from the NW. The combined energy is a solid 997 (moderate to strong). This is the best bet of the first week. The waves will have some punch, and those longer gaps between sets will make paddling out a breeze. Keep in mind the crowd factor here – Shelley Beach is listed as "sometimes" crowded, so you might have some company on a Sunday.

Monday the 3rd is a write-off with strong, lumpy winds. Tuesday the 4th of August has a big 10ft swell, but that's too much size for this spot. The forecast says it's predicted to be too big for this break, and the combined energy is a massive 1297 (strong). That's a warning sign, not a green light. Wednesday the 5th is the same story – 10ft and messy. The rest of that week is just big, unruly swell and onshore winds, so we're looking at a blank run for a few days.

Now, for the second week, there's a standout that's promising but a little less certain this far out. On the morning of Monday the 11th of August, we've got a 7ft ENE groundswell with a very long 11-second period. The key here is the glassy, offshore NW wind. The combined energy is a whopping 1519 (very strong), and the forecast is for excellent conditions for experienced surfers. This is a big, powerful groundswell that could be a bit much for the average punter, but for the experts, it's going to be a cracker. The swell direction (ENE) is matching what this spot likes. The morning of Tuesday the 12th of August also looks good with a smaller 4ft east swell, clean conditions, and a long 12-second period, offering a more manageable option.

So, to wrap it up: The standout is the morning of Sunday the 2nd of August for a solid, clean, fun-sized south swell. Then, keep an eye on the morning of Monday the 11th of August for a powerful, expert-level groundswell if the forecast holds. Water temperature is sitting at 65°F, which is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

Rusty.

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