Shelley Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.36° S 151.51° E

Issued: 3 pm 30 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Shelley Beach sea temperature is
19.2° C

Slightly warmer than usual

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 30 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 4 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 12s period, S swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 5 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, SSE swell with 2,593 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 1 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 6s 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 Wednesday (Jul 01) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Shelley Beach in the next 16 days are 3.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 05) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 02) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Wed 1st Jul)2.5ft (0.7m) 6s
Best Surf10AM (Sat 4th Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 12s
Most Powerful 7PM (Sun 5th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 21°C on Thu morning, min 15°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sat night. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri afternoon, min 10°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat morning, fresh winds from the S by Sat night).

Tue
30
Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
1
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
1
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
ENE
6
0.7
ENE
6
0.6
ENE
6
0.4
ESE
7
1
NE
6
0.9
NE
8
0.6
ENE
8
0.4
NE
7
0.4
NE
7
0.4
NE
7
0.6
S
7
1
S
12
1.1
S
9
1.3
S
8
2.5
S
10
2.5
S
9
3
SSE
12
2.5
SSE
10
2.5
SSE
10
2.5
SSE
10
2.5
SSE
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
37
33
26
16
80
91
40
19
12
13
32
278
201
223
1506
1174
2282
1440
1233
1300
1341
Wind (km/h)
15
NNE
15
N
10
NW
15
NNE
20
N
25
NW
20
NW
15
NNW
25
WNW
20
WSW
15
W
5
W
10
SSE
15
SSW
35
S
30
S
30
SSE
25
S
30
S
25
S
30
S
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
8:29PM1.58m
9:11AM1.03m
9:06PM1.58m
9:50AM1.05m
9:42PM1.56m
10:30AM1.07m
10:18PM1.52m
11:11AM1.10m
10:55PM1.46m
11:55AM1.14m
11:35PM1.38m
12:42PM1.19m
00:21AM1.30m
Low Tide
3:20AM0.20m
2:33PM0.39m
3:56AM0.19m
3:12PM0.40m
4:31AM0.19m
3:52PM0.43m
5:06AM0.19m
4:36PM0.46m
5:41AM0.19m
5:25PM0.50m
6:18AM0.20m
6:23PM0.52m
6:59AM0.22m
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rain showers
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clear
clear
clear
clear
light rain
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light rain
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6:58
6:58
6:58
6:58
6:58
6:58
6:58
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4:55
4:55
4:57
4:57
4:58
4:58
4:59
4:59
 mm
1
3
2
2
3
2
1
1
Temp °C
19
17
20
20
20
21
21
17
19
18
12
14
15
14
15
15
15
16
16
16
16
Feels °C
16
15
17
17
18
16
17
14
13
12
7
11
13
12
7
8
8
10
10
11
10
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
ESE
6
0.7
ENE
6
0.6
ENE
6
0.4
ESE
7
0.2
ESE
6
0.9
NE
8
0.6
ENE
8
0.4
NE
7
0.4
NE
7
0.4
NE
7
0.6
S
7
1
S
12
1.1
S
9
0.9
S
8
0.5
S
17
1.1
SSE
15
0.4
SSE
22
0.2
E
13
0.8
S
12
Energy kJ
16
32
26
16
4
91
40
19
12
13
32
278
201
105
154
566
166
13
184
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
ESE
10
0.4
ESE
9
0.4
ESE
7
0.4
NE
6
0.2
E
10
0.2
E
12
0.2
E
11
0.2
E
10
0.2
E
10
0.2
E
8
0.4
ENE
8
0.4
NE
7
0.2
ENE
7
0.3
S
11
0.3
E
8
0.2
E
8
0.2
E
13
Energy kJ
10
33
17
9
8
11
9
8
7
5
22
14
5
23
12
5
12
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
16
0.1
S
14
0.2
E
10
0.2
E
10
0.1
S
11
0.2
ESE
8
0.2
ESE
8
0.2
E
7
0.1
E
12
0.2
E
12
0.1
E
12
0.1
E
13
0.2
E
12
0.2
ENE
7
0.2
ENE
7
0.1
E
13
Energy kJ
20
4
8
8
2
7
6
4
3
11
3
3
12
5
5
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
ENE
6
0.2
NNW
2
0.2
NNW
2
0.4
N
3
1
NE
6
0.7
NW
4
0.4
NNW
3
0.5
NW
3
0.5
NW
3
0.4
WSW
3
0.3
W
3
1.3
S
8
2.5
S
10
2.5
S
9
3
SSE
12
2.5
SSE
10
2.5
SSE
10
2.5
SSE
10
2.5
SSE
10
Energy kJ
37
1
1
2
80
12
4
5
5
3
2
223
1506
1174
2282
1440
1233
1300
1341
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
Distance (km)
19
0
0
296
83
0
0
64
42
162
0
0
11
0
228
205
238
166
157
11
41
Best forecast wave conditions in Newcastle
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
2
2
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
2
3
1
4
7
5
5
4
4
4
2
5
5
9
8
5
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
5
5
8
7
5
9
5
7
5
7
6
5
9
9
9
6
7
7
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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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