Environmental issues

Water

Sydney Harbour Bulletin

Davidson Reserve

Today's beach conditions
Pollution is Unlikely
Ocean temperature is 23o 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 03/05/2013
Address
Healey Way,
Forestville 

Gurney Crescent Baths

Today's beach conditions
Pollution is Unlikely
Ocean temperature is 23o 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 03/05/2013
Address
Gurney Crescent,
Seaforth 

Northbridge Baths

Today's beach conditions
Pollution is Unlikely
Ocean temperature is 23o 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 03/05/2013
Address
Widgiewah Road,
Northbridge 

Clontarf Pool

Today's beach conditions
Pollution is Unlikely
Ocean temperature is 23o 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 03/05/2013
Address
Sandy Bay Road,
Clontarf 

Chinamans Beach

Today's beach conditions
Pollution is Unlikely
Ocean temperature is 23o 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 03/05/2013
Address
McLean Crescent,
Mosman 

Edwards Beach

Today's beach conditions
Pollution is Unlikely
Ocean temperature is 23o 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 03/05/2013
Address
The Esplanade,
Mosman 

Balmoral Baths

Today's beach conditions
Pollution is Unlikely
Ocean temperature is 23o 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 03/05/2013
Address
Coronation Avenue,
Mosman 

Fairlight Beach

Today's beach conditions
Pollution is Unlikely
Ocean temperature is 23o 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 03/05/2013
Address
Lauderdale Avenue,
Fairlight 

Manly Cove

Today's beach conditions
Pollution is Unlikely
Ocean temperature is 23o 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 03/05/2013
Address
West Esplanade,
Manly 

Forty Baskets Pool

Today's beach conditions
Pollution is Unlikely
Ocean temperature is 23o 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 03/05/2013
Address
Beatty Street,
Balgowlah Heights 

Little Manly Cove

Today's beach conditions
Pollution is Unlikely
Ocean temperature is 23o 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 03/05/2013
Address
Craig Avenue,
Manly 

Clifton Gardens

Today's beach conditions
Pollution is Unlikely
Ocean temperature is 23o 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 03/05/2013
Address
Morella Road,
Mosman 

Hayes Street Beach

Today's beach conditions
Pollution is Unlikely
Ocean temperature is 23o 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 03/05/2013
Address
Hayes Street,
Neutral Bay 

Watsons Bay

Today's beach conditions
Pollution is Unlikely
Ocean temperature is 23o 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 03/05/2013
Address
Marine Parade,
Watsons Bay 

Parsley Bay

Today's beach conditions
Pollution is Unlikely
Ocean temperature is 23o 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 03/05/2013
Address
Horler Avenue,
Vaucluse 

Nielsen Park

Today's beach conditions
Pollution is Unlikely
Ocean temperature is 23o 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 03/05/2013
Address
Greycliffe Avenue,
Vaucluse 

Rose Bay Beach

Today's beach conditions
Pollution is Unlikely
Ocean temperature is 23o 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 03/05/2013
Address
Vickery Avenue,
Rose Bay 

Redleaf Pool

Today's beach conditions
Pollution is Unlikely
Ocean temperature is 23o 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 03/05/2013
Address
New South Head Road,
Point Piper 

Tambourine Bay

Today's beach conditions
Pollution is Unlikely
Ocean temperature is 23o 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 03/05/2013
Address
Kallaroo Road,
Riverview 

Woodford Bay

Today's beach conditions
Pollution is Unlikely
Ocean temperature is 23o 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 03/05/2013
Address
Dunois Street,
Longueville 

Woolwich Baths

Today's beach conditions
Pollution is Unlikely
Ocean temperature is 23o 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 03/05/2013
Address
Collingwood Street,
Woolwich 

Cabarita Beach

Today's beach conditions
Pollution is Unlikely
Ocean temperature is 23o 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 03/05/2013
Address
Cabarita Road,
Cabarita 

Greenwich Baths

Today's beach conditions
Pollution is Unlikely
Ocean temperature is 23o 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 03/05/2013
Address
St Lawrence Street,
Greenwich 

Chiswick Baths

Today's beach conditions
Pollution is Unlikely
Ocean temperature is 23o 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 03/05/2013
Address
Bortfield Drive,
Chiswick 

Dawn Fraser Pool

Today's beach conditions
Pollution is Unlikely
Ocean temperature is 23o 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 03/05/2013
Address
Fitzroy Avenue,
Balmain 

Wednesday 22 May 2013
Issued at 9:30 AM

Pollution is unlikely at all beaches today

Rainfall data has been used to predict the likelihood of bacterial contamination at swimming sites in Sydney Harbour. 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 Sydney Harbour 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 - Cloudy and rain from the late morning becoming more widespread during the afternoon
  Winds - West to southwesterly and light
  Rainfall - 1mm in previous 3 days
   Expected maximum temperature - 19oC
  Ocean temperature - 23oC
  Swell - Southerly 1 to 1.5 metres
  High tide - 1.74 metres at 5:59 PM
  Low tide - 0.44 metres at 11:29 AM

 

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

Beach Updates

Beach namePollutionCouncil update
Balmoral BathsUnlikely
Cabarita BeachUnlikely
Chinamans BeachUnlikely
Chiswick BathsUnlikely
Clifton GardensUnlikely
Clontarf PoolUnlikely
Davidson ReserveUnlikely
Dawn Fraser PoolUnlikely
Edwards BeachUnlikely
Fairlight BeachUnlikely
Forty Baskets PoolUnlikely
Greenwich BathsUnlikely
Gurney Crescent BathsUnlikely
Hayes Street BeachUnlikely
Little Manly CoveUnlikely
Manly CoveUnlikely
Nielsen ParkUnlikely
Northbridge BathsUnlikely
Parsley BayUnlikely
Redleaf PoolUnlikely
Rose Bay BeachUnlikely
Tambourine BayUnlikely
Watsons BayUnlikely
Woodford BayUnlikely
Woolwich BathsUnlikely