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Notable beach · Shoalhaven City Council, New South Wales

Shelly Beach

Shelly Beach is a beach in Shoalhaven City 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: -35.54365, 150.38712. 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: Brush Island Nature Reserve (sanctuary, 4 km), Murramarang National Park (sanctuary, 14 km), Meroo National Park (sanctuary, 15 km), Warden Head (beach, 27 km), Ulladulla Rotary Park (church, 28 km), Bimberamala National Park (sanctuary, 30 km).

    Is Shelly Beach worth visiting?

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