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Shelly Beach Surf Forecast
/ NSW – Port Macquarie (37 breaks) / New South Wales (297 breaks) /
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Shelly Beach surfForecast / NSW – Port Macquarie / Australia
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Tuesday 21 Oct 2025 AEDT
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Shelly Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Shelly Beach over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Oct 21) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Shelly Beach in the next 12 days are 2.5m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Oct 22) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 7s period and expected on Thursday (Oct 23) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Tue 21st Oct) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Fri 24th Oct) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Wed 22nd Oct) | 8ft (2.5m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Shelly Beach over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Wed afternoon, min 17°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNE on Wed afternoon, calm by Thu night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Sun morning, min 16°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | |||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 6 | 8 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 13 | 12 | 12 |
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 54 | 73 | 172 | 224 | 754 | 424 | 147 | 223 | 214 | 273 | 305 | 259 | 154 | 117 | 72 | 93 | 116 | 229 | 89 | 47 | 232 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | glass | cross- on | on | on | glass | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | glass | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 8:40AM 1.47 | 8:48PM 1.24 | 9:11AM 1.51 | 9:21PM 1.18 | 9:42AM 1.52 | 9:55PM 1.11 | 10:15AM 1.51 | 10:30PM 1.04 | 10:50AM 1.46 | 11:07PM 0.96 | 11:30AM 1.41 | 11:50PM 0.90 | 12:15PM 1.35 | 12:44AM 0.84 | |||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 2:55PM 0.18 | 2:46AM 0.12 | 3:32PM 0.18 | 3:14AM 0.15 | 4:09PM 0.20 | 3:43AM 0.20 | 4:48PM 0.23 | 4:14AM 0.25 | 5:29PM 0.29 | 4:47AM 0.31 | 6:16PM 0.35 | 5:24AM 0.37 | 7:11PM 0.39 | ||||||||
Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:03 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:56 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 7:00 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:02 | - | - | 7:02 | - | - | 7:04 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:06 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 22 | 21 | 20 | 31 | 32 | 25 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 32 | 29 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 21 |
| Feels °C (?) | 23 | 22 | 22 | 27 | 27 | 23 | 22 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 30 | 31 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 23 |
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for NSW - Port Macquarie
Cross-on wind has become light (light winds from the NNE at Coffs Harbour Airport 22 km from Shelly Beach). 0.4m 11s groundswell from the S with a 0.2m 13s groundswell from the E and a 0.1m 18s long period groundswell from the SSE. 3 swells combining to make bigger set waves.
22 km away, 1 h 19 min ago
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Information about the Shelly Beach Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Shelly Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Shelly Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Shelly 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 (Shelly 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 Shelly 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 Port Macquarie? If you are looking for accommodation near Shelly Beach, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Port Macquarie, consider staying in Coffs Harbour which is 24 km (15 miles) away. Alternatively, find information about places to stay and car hire in South Grafton which is 90 km (56 miles) away
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