Shelley Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.36° S 151.51° E

Shelley Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 pm 20 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Shelley Beach sea temperature is
18.7° C
0.5° 

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 20 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 24 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 12s period, S swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 15s period, S swell with 1,632 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 21 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 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 Tuesday (Jul 21) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 11s. 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 1.9m 15s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Tue 21st Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 10s
Best Surf10PM (Fri 24th Jul)5ft (1.5m) 12s
Most Powerful 1AM (Sat 25th Jul)6ft (1.9m) 15s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed morning, min 12°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Wed morning, fresh winds from the WSW by Thu afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat afternoon, min 7°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
0
2
2
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
4
3
2
1
1
1
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
ENE
10
1.3
ENE
10
1.1
ENE
10
1.2
ENE
10
1
ENE
10
0.9
ENE
10
0.9
ENE
9
0.7
ENE
9
0.6
ENE
9
1.1
SSW
7
1.5
S
10
1.5
S
9
1.9
S
15
1.6
S
12
1.3
S
11
1
S
11
1.2
S
11
1.4
S
10
1.3
S
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
426
349
250
253
197
159
124
86
64
111
398
367
1632
666
375
223
326
394
270
Wind (km/h)
10
NW
5
NNE
20
NE
15
N
10
WNW
10
E
20
W
15
WSW
20
SW
25
WSW
15
SW
5
SSE
15
WNW
10
W
5
SSW
20
WSW
10
SW
10
ESE
10
WSW
Wind State
off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross
on
off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross
on
cross-off
High Tide
00:51AM1.17m
1:51PM1.29m
1:47AM1.03m
2:45PM1.31m
2:54AM0.93m
3:41PM1.32m
4:07AM0.89m
4:36PM1.36m
5:13AM0.89m
5:26PM1.40m
6:08AM0.93m
6:12PM1.46m
Low Tide
7:10AM0.31m
8:11PM0.52m
7:53AM0.39m
9:27PM0.53m
8:42AM0.45m
10:38PM0.50m
9:37AM0.49m
11:38PM0.44m
10:34AM0.49m
00:26AM0.38m
11:27AM0.47m
1:07AM0.32m
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
cloud
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:52
6:52
6:52
6:50
6:50
6:50
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:07
5:07
5:07
5:08
5:09
5:09
 mm
Temp °C
14
15
16
15
20
19
16
19
18
11
12
13
11
17
19
13
15
15
15
Feels °C
12
12
13
13
17
15
12
14
12
4
8
10
7
13
16
8
12
12
14
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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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