Shelly Beach
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Pretty nice spot, fun, easy waves. Locals are good people, just respect everyone in the water. Gets crowded in the school holidays especially South Shelly. Pick a sand bank and have a good day. Can get swell 6ft+ but cant handle it very well.
Location
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Two options: -
North Shelly: Hop in yur car and head to Oaks Ave and just of Oaks Ave there is an access road the carpark.
South Shelly: Head down Shell Beach Dr all the way untill you get to a car park.
| Walk | Instant access (<5 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Beach break |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right and left |
| Bottom | Sandy |
| Power | Hollow, Fast, Fun |
| Frequency | Regular (100 days/year) |
| Normal length | Short (<50m) |
| Good day length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | NorthWest, West, SouthWest |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | South, SouthEast, East, NorthEast |
| Swell size | Less than 3ft - 8ft+ |
| Tide | Mid tide |
| Tide movement | Rising and falling tides |
Crowd
| Week | Few surfers |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Crowded |
Dangers
Rips / undertow
Videos
None
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| Direction: | Left |
| Bottom: | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) with sand |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |
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| Direction: | Right |
| Bottom: | Boulders |
| Frequency: | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
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| Direction: | Right |
| Bottom: | Flat rocks with sand |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |