Shelly Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, I’m Rusty. Let’s have a look at what’s brewing for Shelly Beach over the next couple of weeks. The early part of the period is pretty ordinary, with small, messy swell and onshore winds keeping things flat and uninspiring. We’ve got a few days of nothing much to write home about, but patience will pay off. The real action starts to build from early next week, with a couple of standouts that’ll get the heart thumping.

Friday (4th September) starts weak – a bit of a 3ft south swell at 6 seconds, with a light cross-offshore wind, but the combined energy is only 105 – pretty weak. It’s surfable but ordinary, and not worth chasing. Saturday and Sunday stay small and messy, no good windows.

Monday (7th September) morning is where we see the first proper movement. A solid 6ft south swell rolling in at 11 seconds, with a light cross-offshore breeze and combined energy jumping to 686 – moderate and building. That’s clean, punchy surf for the experienced crew. Shelly Beach is exposed, and the swell direction from the south lines up nicely. The water temp is 20°, right on average for this time of year.

Tuesday (8th September) morning brings a bigger 8ft swell from the SSE, period 9 seconds, but with a moderate cross-offshore wind. Combined energy hits 1060 – that’s getting strong. It’s a bit heavy for beginners but manageable for intermediates. Conditions are clean, though the size might make it more of a challenge if you’re not confident.

Now for the standout – Friday, 11th September morning. We’ve got a 8ft swell from the SSE, but the period stretches to 13 seconds, and the wind is light offshore from the SSW. Combined energy is 2360 – strong. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers. The long period means the waves will have proper shape and power, and the offshore breeze will keep them glassy. Shelly Beach is a beach break, so that long period might make it a bit straight, but the quality here is top-notch. This is the one to circle on the calendar.

Saturday (12th September) morning holds a 6ft SSE swell at 13 seconds, moderate offshore wind, combined energy 934 – still very good, clean waves. A solid follow-up session.

After that, the swell backs off through the second week. Sunday (13th September) morning drops to 3ft, still with a light cross-offshore breeze, but energy falls to 305 – weak to moderate. By Monday the 14th, we’re back to tiny, poor surf.

Another runner appears on Friday (18th September) morning – a 8ft south swell with a 13-second period, fresh cross-offshore wind, and combined energy of 2592 – strong. But it’s marginal and the wind is fresh, so it’ll be challenging.

The true best on offer is that Friday 11th September morning session – big, clean, powerful. Monday 7th September morning is also a ripper for a solid session without the extreme size. Get amongst it if you’re keen.

Rusty.

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