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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
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 pm Tuesday 12 May 2026 AESTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Shelley Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Shelley Beach sea temperature is
21.1° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)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 Friday (May 15) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Shelley Beach in the next 16 days are 2.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 17) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 2s period and expected on Friday (May 15) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Fri 15th May) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Tue 19th May) | 5ft (1.5m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Sun 17th May) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Shelley Beach over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Wed night, min 16°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 21°C on Mon morning, min 16°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, fresh winds from the NE by Mon afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tue 19 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | S 9 | E 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 9 | ENE 8 | E 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | E 9 | E 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | |
207 | 261 | 237 | 198 | 137 | 90 | 84 | 121 | 99 | 105 | 91 | 269 | 755 | 421 | 536 | 595 | 343 | 298 | 516 | 548 | 482 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | glassy | cross | on | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | |
High Tide | 4:41AM1.28m | 5:33PM1.44m | 5:38AM1.29m | 6:16PM1.57m | 6:33AM1.29m | 6:59PM1.69m | 7:27AM1.27m | 7:43PM1.78m | 8:21AM1.24m | 8:30PM1.82m | 9:16AM1.19m | 9:19PM1.82m | 10:13AM1.13m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:48PM0.45m | 11:03AM0.17m | 11:45PM0.33m | 11:46AM0.14m | 00:39AM0.20m | 12:29PM0.14m | 1:31AM0.08m | 1:14PM0.15m | 2:23AM0.00m | 1:59PM0.19m | 3:17AM-0.03m | 2:47PM0.24m | 4:12AM-0.03m | 3:37PM0.30m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — |
 | — | — | 5:04 | — | — | 5:02 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:00 |
1 | 4 | 4 | 4 | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 8 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 3 | — | |
Temp °C | 19 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 19 |
15 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 16 | 18 | 15 | 18 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | E 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | ESE 6 | E 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 |
 kJ | 96 | 39 | 96 | 92 | 79 | 90 | 84 | 121 | 99 | 105 | 91 | 269 | 524 | 421 | 360 | 487 | 343 | 298 | 356 | 363 | 355 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 12 | SSE 21 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 9 | E 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | S 8 | — | S 7 | — | S 15 | — | S 14 | — |
| kJ | 68 | 43 | 38 | 21 | 9 | 79 | 57 | 43 | 39 | 26 | 24 | 13 | 6 | 5 | — | 1 | — | 4 | — | 4 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 25 | S 21 | SSE 18 | S 16 | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 | S 16 | E 9 | E 9 | SSE 8 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 12 | 33 | 30 | 19 | 20 | 9 | 8 | 5 | 25 | 14 | 24 | 3 | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | — | — | WSW 2 | — | — | — | — | ENE 8 | — | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | — | — | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 |
| kJ | 207 | 261 | 237 | 198 | 137 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 755 | — | 536 | 595 | — | — | 516 | 548 | 482 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 166 | 294 | 238 | 216 | 216 | 41 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 26 | 26 | 349 | 26 | 26 | 83 | 26 | 232 | 19 |
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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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