Shelly Beach

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Shelly Beach

8–14 mMax Depth
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8Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT+11)

Model conditions signal81/100
Waves
0.9 m
5.7 s
Swell
0.7 m
6.0 s
Current speed
2.4 km/h
flowing toward S
Water temperature
20.1°C
Wind
20.1 km/h
→ NE
Sea level
0.5 m
falling
WavesWatch
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Current speedWatch

Forecast Overview

Tue, Oct 20Watch
Waves0.9–0.9 mCurrent speed2.6 km/h maxWater temperature20.0°C
TodayWatch
Waves0.8–0.9 mCurrent speed2.4 km/h maxWater temperature19.9°C
TomorrowChallenging
Waves0.9–1.3 mCurrent speed2.4 km/h maxWater temperature19.7°C
Fri, Oct 23Watch
Waves0.9–1.1 mCurrent speed2.3 km/h maxWater temperature19.5°C
Next 72 hours
16:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 2.4 km/h
Water temperature: 20.1°C
22:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 2.4 km/h
Water temperature: 19.9°C
04:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 1.8 km/h
Water temperature: 19.7°C
10:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 1.7 km/h
Water temperature: 19.8°C
16:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 2.3 km/h
Water temperature: 20.1°C
22:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 2.2 km/h
Water temperature: 19.9°C
04:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 1.6 km/h
Water temperature: 19.7°C
10:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 1.9 km/h
Water temperature: 19.7°C
16:00
Waves: 1.3 m
Current speed: 2.3 km/h
Water temperature: 19.8°C
22:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 2.4 km/h
Water temperature: 19.7°C
04:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 2.0 km/h
Water temperature: 19.5°C
10:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 2.0 km/h
Water temperature: 19.5°C
Catalog depth8–14 m
Data sources & field guideOpen-Meteo Marine + Weather APIs

Planning context, not a safety guarantee. Coastal model accuracy is limited. Confirm the actual briefing, entry, exit, and suitability with a local operator.

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Dive readiness

Collecting the latest marine conditions and forecast signals.

Seasons · water temperature

12-month outlook

Best window

Oct-May

Peak month

Feb 23.3°

Jan22.8°
Feb23.3°
Mar23.2°
Apr22.3°
May21.0°
Jun19.6°
Jul18.6°
Aug18.1°
Sep18.3°
Oct19.2°
Nov20.1°
Dec21.4°
Current: mild
Typical visibility: 7.5 m

Historical planning data from the recorded site profile. Water temperature and conditions can vary by day, depth, and weather; confirm current conditions with a local operator.

Nearby live cameras

Check the water around Shelly Beach before you dive. Feeds are provided by third parties and may occasionally be offline.

3 cameras

Transport for NSW

9.1 km awayOpenStreetMap
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Check is getting oldLast checked 25h ago

External source · live video is not independently verified

No history is stored for this external source.

Public feedCatalogued Oct 19, 2026

Transport for NSW

10 km awayOpenStreetMap
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traffic

Check is getting oldLast checked 25h ago

External source · live video is not independently verified

No history is stored for this external source.

Public feedCatalogued Oct 19, 2026

Transport for NSW

32.9 km awayOpenStreetMap
Open

traffic

Check is getting oldLast checked 25h ago

External source · live video is not independently verified

No history is stored for this external source.

Public feedCatalogued Oct 19, 2026

Live availability is controlled by each camera provider. Use the feed as a quick surface check and confirm current conditions with a local dive operator.

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Dive Types

BeachSandy bottomreefSalt Waterbeginner Difficulty

Questions to ask a local operator

  • What are today's current, visibility, entry, and exit conditions?
  • Does the planned route stay within my certification and recent experience?
  • Are there local permits, conservation rules, or equipment requirements?

Common Species

12 km · nearby observations
Eagle ray
Myliobatis tenuicaudata
DeepLog1
Horned blenny
Parablennius intermedius
DeepLog1
Rippled triggerfish
Pseudobalistes fuscus
DeepLog1
Yellowtail horse mackerel
Trachurus novaezelandiae
DeepLog1
Common octopus
From site catalogue
Giant cuttlefish
From site catalogue
Old Wives
From site catalogue
Port Jackson Sharks
From site catalogue
Rays
From site catalogue
Turtle
From site catalogue
Weedy sea dragon
From site catalogue
Wobbegong Sharks
From site catalogue
These are nearby biodiversity records, not a guarantee that every species will be seen on a particular dive.
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Photos

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