Shelley Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here with the surf outlook for the next couple of weeks.

First up, we’ve got a bit of a mixed bag. The good news is there’s some fun swell on the way, but the trade-off is it’s pretty inconsistent across the board. The water temp at Shelley Beach is sitting at 64°, which is a touch on the cool side for this time of year, but nothing too wild.

Let’s kick things off. We’ve got a bit of a wait for the real quality. Thursday the 27th of August is a write-off, so don’t even bother. The swell is there but it’s messy, with a cross-on wind and a combined energy of 1410, but it’s too choppy.

The first real standout is Friday morning, the 28th of August. Glassy conditions, a clean 6 ft swell from the SSE, with a period of 11 seconds. That’s a groundswell, giving it some decent shape. The combined energy is 746, so it’s got some punch. This is the day to be out there. It’s an intermediate spot, so it’s not a beginner’s day, but for anyone with a bit of experience, this is the window.

Saturday the 29th is a bit of a let down. The swell drops to 4 ft, and the wind swings around, creating a bit of a mess. The morning is marginal, the afternoon is a bit better with a 5 ft swell, but the wind is onshore, so it’s not great.

Sunday the 30th of August morning is a solid option. Glassy again, with a 3 ft swell from the south. It’s not big, but it’s clean. The energy is low at 266, so it’s a small-wave day for the longboard or a fun fish.

Then we hit a bit of a lull. From the 31st of August through to the 6th of September, the swell is mostly small, often under 3 ft, and the wind is a factor. There are some glassy moments, like Monday morning the 31st and Tuesday morning the 1st of September, with clean conditions and a 4 ft and 3 ft swell respectively. But the energy is low, and it’s not going to be anything special.

Now, the next real standout is a bit further out. Monday morning, the 7th of September looks promising. We’ve got a 5 ft swell from the south, with a period of 10 seconds, and a gentle offshore wind from the WNW. That’s a clean setup, and the combined energy is 511. That’s a solid morning session. Be aware, the swell is just over 5 ft, so it’s getting a bit chunky for total beginners.

After that, from the 8th of September onwards, the swell drops off again and the wind gets stronger. There’s a few small, clean days, but the energy is very low.

So, to wrap it up, the best bet is Friday morning the 28th of August, with that clean, 6 ft SSE groundswell and glassy conditions. The secondary call is Monday morning the 7th of September, with a similar size swell and offshore wind. The rest of the period is a mix of small, clean windows and a lot of onshore slop.

Keep an eye on the charts, but for now, pencil in those two mornings.

Rusty.

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