Shelley Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.36° S 151.51° E

Shelley Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 pm 04 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Shelley Beach sea temperature is
18.4°C
0.3° 

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 4 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 5 Oct, 11AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 10s period, ENE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 7 Oct, 11AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, S swell with 1,637 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 5 Oct, 11AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 10s 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 Monday (Oct 05) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 8s. 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 3.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Oct 07) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Friday (Oct 09) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Mon 5th Oct)4ft (1.2m) 10s
Best Surf11AM (Mon 5th Oct)4ft (1.2m) 10s
Most Powerful11AM (Wed 7th Oct)10ft (3.0m) 10s

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


Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 23°C on Tue morning, min 15°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, strong winds from the SSW by Tue night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
5
Tuesday
6
Wednesday
7
Thursday
8
Friday
9
Saturday
10
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2
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1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
ENE
8
1.2
ENE
10
1.2
ENE
10
1.1
ENE
10
0.9
ENE
9
0.9
ENE
9
1.8
S
6
3
S
10
2.5
S
9
1.8
SSE
8
1.8
SSE
9
1.6
SSE
9
1.6
SSE
9
1.7
SE
12
1.8
SE
11
1.5
SE
10
1.2
SE
9
1
SE
9
0.8
SE
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
202
248
253
210
153
146
214
1637
1075
375
521
388
372
805
763
424
253
155
88
Wind (km/h)
10
S
5
ESE
10
E
10
W
5
WSW
15
E
35
S
30
S
30
S
20
SSE
10
S
15
SE
5
W
15
ENE
25
ENE
20
NNE
10
N
20
NE
15
WNW
Wind State
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
off
High Tide
4:47AM1.01m
4:39PM1.45m
5:51AM1.11m
5:44PM1.47m
6:41AM1.22m
6:39PM1.49m
7:23AM1.34m
7:27PM1.47m
8:01AM1.44m
8:10PM1.44m
8:37AM1.51m
8:52PM1.38m
Low Tide
10:34PM0.26m
10:08AM0.51m
11:37PM0.21m
11:23AM0.45m
00:27AM0.16m
12:25PM0.37m
1:10AM0.12m
1:19PM0.28m
1:47AM0.11m
2:06PM0.22m
2:21AM0.13m
2:50PM0.17m
2:53AM0.17m
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Feels °C
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24
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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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