Surf spot

Shelly Beach

Forecast conditions and map view for Shelly Beach in Australia, QLD, Sunshine Coast. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: Australia, QLD, Sunshine Coast
Coordinates: -26.7957, 153.1488

Metric
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Wave height (m)	1	1	1	1	1	0.8	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.5	0.7	0.8	1.2	1	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.9	1	1	1	0.9	0.8	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.6
Wave direction	ESE	ESE	ESE	SE	ESE	E	E	E	E	E	E	ENE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	ENE	ENE	E	E	E	ESE	SE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE
Wave period (s)	5	5	4.8	5.3	5.3	4.9	4.8	4.7	4.7	4.5	4.6	4.8	4.8	4.8	4.8	4.6	4.7	4.7	4.7	4.7	4.6	4.7	4.8	4.8	4.8	4.8	4.9	5	5	5.2	5.2	5.2	5.2	5.1	5	5.2	5.3	5.9	6.3	7.2	7	5.7	5.8	5.8	5.4	5.8	5.4	5.1	4.7	4.5	4.5	4.5	5.2	5	4.9	5
Wave energy (kJ)	53	46	46	53	55	34	42	36	33	26	26	24	42	40	36	33	37	39	37	32	30	30	27	23	22	20	21	20	20	20	20	21	21	19	18	17	18	22	17	54	62	87	71	47	41	35	43	48	40	40	34	28	26	22	20	16
Wind speed (km/h)	9	7.9	8.2	13.3	14.5	11.5	6.1	6	6.6	8.9	9.3	12.7	14.3	11.7	6.8	5.4	6.1	7.1	7.7	9.7	10.6	9.4	1.5	5.2	5.8	5.1	3.7	7.9	15.2	12	9.1	7.1	9.4	6.4	4	15.1	20.5	21.7	23.2	18.4	16.9	8.8	8.8	15.8	21.4	20.9	22	16.2	13	9.7	9.6	10.5	18.8	15.6	9.8	7.8
Wind direction	SSWCross-on	SSWCross-on	SSWCross-on	SEOnshore	ESEOnshore	SEOnshore	SCross-on	SSWCross	SWCross	SWCross	SSWCross-on	SEOnshore	SEOnshore	SEOnshore	SSEOnshore	SCross-on	SWCross	WSWCross	SWCross	SEOnshore	ESEOnshore	ECross-on	NEGlassy	WNWOffshore	WCross-off	WCross-off	WGlassy	NECross	ENECross	NNECross	NCross-off	NNWOffshore	NNWOffshore	NWOffshore	WGlassy	SSECross-on	SEOnshore	SSEOnshore	SSEOnshore	SCross-on	SCross-on	SWCross	SWCross	SSEOnshore	SEOnshore	SSEOnshore	SSEOnshore	SCross-on	SSWCross-on	SSWCross-on	SSWCross-on	SCross-on	SSEOnshore	SSEOnshore	SCross-on	SSWCross-on

Shelly Beach (Sunshine Coast, QLD) is a scenic beachbreak on the Sunshine Coast, known for a quieter, more local feel compared with some of the busier nearby breaks.

Surf description

Type: Beachbreak, with shifting sandbanks
Wave character: Usually fast, punchy, and short-to-medium length rides
Best swell: E/SE swells tend to light it up best, especially with some size
Best wind: Light W to SW winds generally keep it clean
Tide: Often works best around mid tide, but the banks can change quickly
Crowds: Can be less crowded than more famous Sunshine Coast spots, though conditions and access can affect that

What to expect

Shelly Beach can offer fun, hollow sections when the banks line up, but because it’s a sand-bottom break, the quality can vary a lot with tides, swell direction, and recent weather. It’s a good option when you want a more relaxed session and don’t mind a bit of inconsistency.

Beach conditions

Open exposure means it can get affected by wind and weather quickly
Can be bumpy in strong onshores
After sand movement or storms, the waves can improve or disappear until the banks reset

Safety notes

Typical beachbreak hazards: rips, dumping waves, and changing sandbanks
Check conditions before paddling out, especially after big swell or storms
Be aware of rock/reef areas nearby depending on the exact section of beach