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Notable beach · Mid-Coast Council, New South Wales

Shelly Beach

Shelly Beach is a beach in Mid-Coast Council, New South Wales.

Shelly Beach: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this beach: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.

Best time to visit Shelly Beach

Season: October to March; rough seas and lifeguard warnings June to September.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach Shelly Beach — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: -32.32929, 152.54515. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Shelly Beach safe to swim today?

    No visitor has reported the sea & crowd status for Shelly Beach yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Shelly Beach?

    October to March; rough seas and lifeguard warnings June to September. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Shelly Beach?

    Nearby: Elizabeth Beach (beach, 1 km), Boomerang Beach (beach, 2 km), Blueys Beach (beach, 3 km), Booti Booti National Park (sanctuary, 9 km), Smiths Lake (lake, 10 km), Number Five Beach (beach, 12 km).

    Is Shelly Beach worth visiting?

    Shelly Beach is listed as a notable beach in New South Wales on Spotwander.