Shelley Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for the next couple of weeks at Shelley Beach. It’s a mixed bag, but there are a couple of real gems hiding in there if you’re patient.

The first part of the week is a bit of a write-off for anything decent. We’ve got a few small, weak waves around, but the conditions are just ordinary. The first real glimmer of hope comes on Friday morning, 14th August. The swell is a clean 4ft from the south with a decent 10-second period, giving it some shape. But the real kicker is the wind: glassy. Dead flat calm. That’s the kind of session you get up early for. The water temp is about average for the time of year, nothing to write home about, but with those conditions, you won’t care.

Now, the absolute standout is Sunday the 23rd of August. Mark it in your calendar. We’re looking at a solid 8ft swell from the south, with a 9-second period. That’s a lot of water moving, and the combined energy is a massive 1989 – that’s strong, powerful stuff. This is for experienced surfers only; it’s going to be too big for the beginners. The wind is glassy again in the morning, so you’ll be scoring clean, heavy walls. It’s a point break setup here, so that south swell will wrap in nicely. Expect a crowd though, because this is the kind of day everyone waits for.

The Monday after that, the 24th, is also looking fantastic. Another 5ft swell from the east with a very long 12-second period, and again, glassy calm winds. The energy is still strong at 1091. That long period means the waves will have plenty of grunt and hold their shape, but it might get a bit straight at the beach break – it’s a reef or point kind of wave. Keep an eye on the tide.

There are a couple of other days like the 20th with a glassy morning and 6ft swell, but the wind swings onshore and ruins it. The 22nd also has a glassy morning with 6ft from the east and a 10-second period, looking good for the early birds. But the 23rd is the real beast.

Honestly, it’s a quiet start, but the second week has some rippers. Don’t sleep on those Friday and Sunday sessions.

Rusty.

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