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Botany Bay, Georges River and Port Hacking Bulletin

Kyeemagh Baths

Today's beach conditions
Pollution is Likely
Ocean temperature is 19o C
Annual beach suitability grade Poor
Water quality is often unsuitable for swimming. Before swimming during dry weather, ensure the water is free from signs of pollution such as discoloured water, odour and floating debris. Avoid swimming at all times following rainfall.
Star rating

From 04/06/2013
Address
General Holmes Drive,
Kyeemagh 

Foreshores Beach

Today's beach conditions
Pollution is Likely
Ocean temperature is 19o C
Annual beach suitability grade Very Poor
Water quality is frequently unsuitable for swimming. It is recommended that swimming be avoided at this site, or follow the daily pollution advisories with care.
Star rating

From 04/06/2013
Address
Foreshore Road,
Botany 

Brighton Le Sands Baths

Today's beach conditions
Pollution is Likely
Ocean temperature is 19o C
Annual beach suitability grade Good
Water quality is suitable for swimming for most of the time, but due to the presence of several potential sources of faecal contamination, swimming should be avoided following rainfall.
Star rating

From 04/06/2013
Address
The Grand Parade,
Brighton Le Sands 

Monterey Baths

Today's beach conditions
Pollution is Likely
Ocean temperature is 19o C
Annual beach suitability grade Good
Water quality is suitable for swimming for most of the time, but due to the presence of several potential sources of faecal contamination, swimming should be avoided following rainfall.
Star rating

From 04/06/2013
Address
The Grand Parade,
Monterey 

Yarra Bay

Today's beach conditions
Pollution is Likely
Ocean temperature is 19o C
Annual beach suitability grade Good
Water quality is suitable for swimming for most of the time, but due to the presence of several potential sources of faecal contamination, swimming should be avoided following rainfall.
Star rating

From 04/06/2013
Address
Kooringai Avenue,
Philip Bay 

Ramsgate Baths

Today's beach conditions
Pollution is Likely
Ocean temperature is 19o C
Annual beach suitability grade Poor
Water quality is often unsuitable for swimming. Before swimming during dry weather, ensure the water is free from signs of pollution such as discoloured water, odour and floating debris. Avoid swimming at all times following rainfall.
Star rating

From 04/06/2013
Address
The Grand Parade,
Ramsgate Beach 

Frenchmans Bay

Today's beach conditions
Pollution is Likely
Ocean temperature is 19o C
Annual beach suitability grade Poor
Water quality is often unsuitable for swimming. Before swimming during dry weather, ensure the water is free from signs of pollution such as discoloured water, odour and floating debris. Avoid swimming at all times following rainfall.
Star rating

From 04/06/2013
Address
Anzac Parade,
La Peruse 

Congwong Bay

Today's beach conditions
Pollution is Likely
Ocean temperature is 19o C
Annual beach suitability grade Good
Water quality is suitable for swimming for most of the time, but due to the presence of several potential sources of faecal contamination, swimming should be avoided following rainfall.
Star rating

From 04/06/2013
Address
Anzac Parade,
La Peruse 

Dolls Point Baths

Today's beach conditions
Pollution is Likely
Ocean temperature is 19o C
Annual beach suitability grade Good
Water quality is suitable for swimming for most of the time, but due to the presence of several potential sources of faecal contamination, swimming should be avoided following rainfall.
Star rating

From 04/06/2013
Address
Sanoni Avenue,
Dolls Point 

Sandringham Baths

Today's beach conditions
Pollution is Likely
Ocean temperature is 19o C
Annual beach suitability grade Good
Water quality is suitable for swimming for most of the time, but due to the presence of several potential sources of faecal contamination, swimming should be avoided following rainfall.
Star rating

From 04/06/2013
Address
Vanston Parade,
Sandringham 

Silver Beach

Today's beach conditions
Pollution is Likely
Ocean temperature is 19o C
Annual beach suitability grade Good
Water quality is suitable for swimming for most of the time, but due to the presence of several potential sources of faecal contamination, swimming should be avoided following rainfall.
Star rating

From 04/06/2013
Address
Prince Charles Parade,
Kurnell 

Jew Fish Bay Baths

Today's beach conditions
Pollution is Likely
Ocean temperature is 19o C
Annual beach suitability grade Good
Water quality is suitable for swimming for most of the time, but due to the presence of several potential sources of faecal contamination, swimming should be avoided following rainfall.
Star rating

From 04/06/2013
Address
Douglas Haig Street,
Oatley 

Oatley Bay Baths

Today's beach conditions
Pollution is Likely
Ocean temperature is 19o C
Annual beach suitability grade Poor
Water quality is often unsuitable for swimming. Before swimming during dry weather, ensure the water is free from signs of pollution such as discoloured water, odour and floating debris. Avoid swimming at all times following rainfall.
Star rating

From 04/06/2013
Address
Annette Street,
Oatley 

Carss Point Baths

Today's beach conditions
Pollution is Likely
Ocean temperature is 19o C
Annual beach suitability grade Poor
Water quality is often unsuitable for swimming. Before swimming during dry weather, ensure the water is free from signs of pollution such as discoloured water, odour and floating debris. Avoid swimming at all times following rainfall.
Star rating

From 04/06/2013
Address
Allawah Avenue,
Carss Park 

Como Baths

Today's beach conditions
Pollution is Likely
Ocean temperature is 19o C
Annual beach suitability grade Poor
Water quality is often unsuitable for swimming. Before swimming during dry weather, ensure the water is free from signs of pollution such as discoloured water, odour and floating debris. Avoid swimming at all times following rainfall.
Star rating

From 04/06/2013
Address
Cremona Road,
Como 

Gymea Bay Baths

Today's beach conditions
Pollution is Likely
Ocean temperature is 19o C
Annual beach suitability grade Poor
Water quality is often unsuitable for swimming. Before swimming during dry weather, ensure the water is free from signs of pollution such as discoloured water, odour and floating debris. Avoid swimming at all times following rainfall.
Star rating

From 04/06/2013
Address
Ellesmere Road,
Gymea Bay 

Gunnamatta Bay Baths

Today's beach conditions
Pollution is Likely
Ocean temperature is 19o C
Annual beach suitability grade Fair
Water quality is often suitable for swimming, but due to the presence of significant sources of faecal contamination, extra care should be taken to avoid swimming following rainfall.
Star rating

From 04/06/2013
Address
Nicholson Parade,
Cronulla 

Lilli Pilli Baths

Today's beach conditions
Pollution is Likely
Ocean temperature is 19o C
Annual beach suitability grade Good
Water quality is suitable for swimming for most of the time, but due to the presence of several potential sources of faecal contamination, swimming should be avoided following rainfall.
Star rating

From 04/06/2013
Address
Bareena Street,
Lilli Pilli 

Jibbon Beach

Today's beach conditions
Pollution is Unlikely
Ocean temperature is 19o C
Annual beach suitability grade Very Good
Water quality is suitable for swimming almost all of the time, with very few potential sources of faecal contamination.
Star rating

From 04/06/2013
Address
Loftus Street,
Bundeena 

Horderns Beach

Today's beach conditions
Pollution is Likely
Ocean temperature is 19o C
Annual beach suitability grade Poor
Water quality is often unsuitable for swimming. Before swimming during dry weather, ensure the water is free from signs of pollution such as discoloured water, odour and floating debris. Avoid swimming at all times following rainfall.
Star rating

From 04/06/2013
Address
Brighton Street,
Bundeena 

Wednesday 19 June 2013
Issued at 10:05 AM

Pollution is likely at all beaches today

Rainfall data has been used to predict the likelihood of bacterial contamination at swimming sites in Botany Bay, lower Georges River and Port Hacking. When pollution is likely, swimmers may be at incresed risk of contracting illness and swimming at these sites should be avoided.

Hover over maps for council updates, the latest weekly star ratings and annual Beach Suitability Grades.

Key    Pollution is unlikely
  Pollution is likely
Council update   Update

As a general precaution, swimming in Botany Bay, lower Georges River and Port Hacking should be avoided for up to three days following rainfall or for as long as stormwater is present. The most obvious signs of stormwater pollution are water discolouration as well as debris in the water and on the tide line.

 

Beach Conditions

  Weather - Partly cloudy with scattered showers, mostly in the east
  Winds - Southerly 30 to 45 km/h
  Rainfall - 29mm in previous 3 days
   Expected maximum temperature - 16oC
  Ocean temperature - 19oC
  Swell - Southerly 3 to 4 metres, decreasing to 3 metres later in the evening
  High tide - 1.65 metres at 4:35 PM
  Low tide - 0.48 metres at 9:59 AM

 

Beachwatch Information Line: 1800 036 677 
Environment Line: 131 555 
www.environment.nsw.gov.au/beach

Beach Updates

Beach namePollutionCouncil update
Brighton Le Sands BathsLikely
Carss Point BathsLikely
Como BathsLikely
Congwong BayLikely
Dolls Point BathsLikely
Foreshores BeachLikely
Frenchmans BayLikely
Jew Fish Bay BathsLikely
Kyeemagh BathsLikely
Monterey BathsLikely
Oatley Bay BathsLikely
Ramsgate BathsLikely
Sandringham BathsLikely
Silver BeachLikely
Yarra BayLikely