Shelly Beach
Nude beach in New South Wales, Australia
Shelly Beach is a clothing-optional beach in New South Wales, Australia. The sea is warmest in March at about 24°C (76°F) and coolest in August (19°C (67°F)). Average air temperatures peak in January at 24°C (75°F), and the best time to visit is December to April.
Weather and water temperature at Shelly Beach
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January (best) | 24°C | 24°C | 106 mm |
| February (best) | 24°C | 24°C | 150 mm |
| March (best) | 23°C | 24°C | 147 mm |
| April (best) | 21°C | 23°C | 92 mm |
| May | 18°C | 22°C | 85 mm |
| June | 16°C | 21°C | 96 mm |
| July | 15°C | 20°C | 62 mm |
| August | 15°C | 19°C | 53 mm |
| September | 17°C | 19°C | 54 mm |
| October | 19°C | 20°C | 78 mm |
| November | 21°C | 21°C | 105 mm |
| December (best) | 23°C | 22°C | 101 mm |
Not sure what the numbers mean? Here is how warm is warm enough to swim.
Visiting
- Coordinates: -32.32911, 152.54469 · OpenStreetMap
- Local law: is public nudity legal in Australia?
- Before you go, read our nude beach etiquette guide.
- First time? Read our guide to your first time at a nude beach.
Naturist places near Shelly Beach
- 1Samurai Beach Camp Ground naturist campground · New South WalesOfficial
- 2Samurai Beach nude beach · New South Wales · best December to MarchOfficialSea 19°C in August
Status labels: Official · Naturist only · Clothing optional · Tolerated · Customary · Listed · Prohibited · Closed. Statuses come from open data and are not yet verified in person.
Frequently asked questions
Is Shelly Beach clothing optional?
Shelly Beach is listed as "clothing optional" according to OpenStreetMap (nudism=allowed). Rules can change, and clothing-optional zones are often only part of a beach, so look for signs on arrival and follow local rules. NudistMap has not yet verified this status in person. You can check what applies in Australia before you go.
When is the best time to visit Shelly Beach?
Based on 2001–2025 climate averages (NASA POWER), the most comfortable months are December to April. July averages 15°C (59°F) and January 24°C (75°F).
How warm is the water at Shelly Beach?
Long-term sea surface temperatures (NOAA OISST, 1991–2020) range from 19°C (67°F) to 24°C (76°F) in March. Water at the shore can be a few degrees different.
What other naturist places are near Shelly Beach?
The closest are Samurai Beach Camp Ground (62 km (38 mi)) and Samurai Beach (62 km (39 mi)).
Sources
Status from OpenStreetMap (nudism=allowed). Not yet verified against an official source; local rules may have changed. Data updated 2026-10-31. All data sources and licenses. © OpenStreetMap contributors.