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Best with southeast swell and southwest offshore wind.
The beach can handle both windswells and groundswells, and it stays surfable across the tide cycle.
Surf GuideNew South Wales
Shelly Beach
Shelly Beach is a hidden-away Port Macquarie beach break beside Sea Acres, with reserve access, a tidal pool, and a reliable open coast setup that can get busy when the surf is up. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Shelly Beach in New South Wales.
Break TypeBeach Break
Skill LevelIntermediate
LocationNew South Wales, AU
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The council reserve has parking, toilets, showers, and a low-tide tidal pool, so expect easy access, busy lineups when the surf is on, and shark awareness on this open beach.
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