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Shelley Beach Surf Forecast
/ NSW – Newcastle (55 breaks) / New South Wales (297 breaks) /
Shelley Beach surf Forecast / NSW – Newcastle / Australia
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Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Shelley Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Shelley Beach over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 12) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Shelley Beach in the next 12 days are 2.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 13) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Monday (May 13) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Sun 12th May) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Sun 12th May) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Mon 13th May) | 7ft (2.1m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Shelley Beach over the next 12 days.
Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thu 23 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 7 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 18 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 20 | 18 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 177 | 136 | 297 | 298 | 218 | 369 | 245 | 245 | 202 | 124 | 107 | 89 | 44 | 28 | 17 | 102 | 11 | 51 | 51 | 301 | 422 | 123 | 138 | 496 | 4705 | 4411 | 2894 | 1725 | 1430 | 1259 | 743 | 373 | 242 | 184 | 100 | 73 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- off | glass | cross- on | off | cross- on | glass | off | off | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross | on | off | off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 10:34PM 1.61 | 11:36AM 0.99 | 11:24PM 1.51 | 12:37PM 0.95 | 12:18AM 1.40 | 1:44PM 0.95 | 1:16AM 1.31 | 2:50PM 0.98 | 2:17AM 1.25 | 3:46PM 1.05 | 3:16AM 1.20 | 4:33PM 1.14 | 4:10AM 1.17 | 5:11PM 1.24 | 5:00AM 1.15 | 5:46PM 1.33 | 5:46AM 1.14 | 6:19PM 1.42 | 6:30AM 1.13 | 6:53PM 1.50 | 7:13AM 1.12 | 7:27PM 1.56 | 7:55AM 1.11 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 5:35AM 0.17 | 4:46PM 0.48 | 6:31AM 0.25 | 5:40PM 0.56 | 7:29AM 0.31 | 6:45PM 0.62 | 8:26AM 0.34 | 8:00PM 0.64 | 9:17AM 0.34 | 9:15PM 0.63 | 10:01AM 0.34 | 10:20PM 0.58 | 10:39AM 0.32 | 11:14PM 0.51 | 11:14AM 0.31 | 12:01AM 0.43 | 11:48AM 0.30 | 12:44AM 0.35 | 12:21PM 0.30 | 1:25AM 0.28 | 12:55PM 0.30 | 2:05AM 0.22 | 1:31PM 0.32 | |||||||||||||
Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thu 23 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 6:35 | - | - | 6:35 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:41 | - | - | 6:41 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:43 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 5:04 | - | - | 5:02 | - | - | 5:01 | - | - | 5:01 | - | - | 5:00 | - | - | 5:00 | - | - | 5:00 | - | - | 4:59 | - | - | 4:59 | - | - | 4:58 | - | - | 4:58 | - | - | 4:57 |
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Rain (mm) | 14 | - | - | - | 2 | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 8 | 15 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 16 | 18 | 19 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 21 |
| Feels °C (?) | 15 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 10 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 19 |
Short Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Sat night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun afternoon, min 15°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, fresh winds from the SSW by Mon morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 48mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri night, min 12°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Fri night, near gales from the S by Sat afternoon). | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 21°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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 12 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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