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Shelley Beach Surf Forecast
/ NSW – Newcastle (55 breaks) / New South Wales (297 breaks) /
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Shelley Beach surfForecast / NSW – Newcastle / Australia
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 pm Monday 15 Sep 2025 AEST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Shelley Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Shelley Beach over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 17) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Shelley Beach in the next 12 days are 1.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 18) at 1PM. 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 Sunday (Sep 21) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Wed 17th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Sat 20th Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Thu 18th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Shelley Beach over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Tue morning, min 12°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sat morning, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 16 | Wednesday 17 | Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Mon 22 | ||||||||||||||||
| Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | ||
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| Period(s) (?) | 9 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 11 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 12 | 9 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 9 | |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 48 | 46 | 31 | 92 | 62 | 35 | 56 | 175 | 141 | 78 | 100 | 101 | 242 | 74 | 74 | 142 | 147 | 186 | 121 | 133 | 50 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | on | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | off | off | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | on | glass | cross | cross | |
High Tide / height (m) | 3:49AM 0.95 | 3:49PM 1.44 | 5:00AM 1.00 | 4:55PM 1.47 | 5:53AM 1.09 | 5:49PM 1.51 | 6:36AM 1.18 | 6:34PM 1.52 | 7:12AM 1.26 | 7:14PM 1.51 | 7:45AM 1.34 | 7:50PM 1.47 | 8:17AM 1.40 | |||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 9:05AM 0.52 | 10:55PM 0.27 | 10:22AM 0.49 | 11:49PM 0.22 | 11:24AM 0.42 | 12:31AM 0.18 | 12:16PM 0.35 | 1:07AM 0.15 | 1:00PM 0.30 | 1:38AM 0.14 | 1:41PM 0.26 | 2:07AM 0.16 | 2:20PM 0.23 | |||||||||
Tuesday 16 | Wednesday 17 | Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Mon 22 | ||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:48 | - | - | 5:47 | - | - | 5:46 | - | - | 5:43 | - | |
| Sunset | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:46 | - | - | 5:46 | - | - | 5:47 | - | - | 5:49 | - | - | 5:49 | |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Temp. °C | 21 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 20 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 25 | 22 | 16 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | |
| Feels °C (?) | 18 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 17 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 20 | 20 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 16 | 13 | 14 | |
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for NSW - Newcastle
Offshore wind reported 4 km from Shelley Beach (light winds from the WNW at Killarney Vale wx 4 km from Shelley Beach). 0.2m 9s swell from the S with a 0.1m 10s swell from the E. 2 swells combining to make bigger set waves.
Actual: 58 min ago
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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 12 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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