Weekend Sydney ocean beaches bulletin

Northern Beaches

Palm Beach

Response to Rainfall
Stormwater pollution is likely after more than 25 mm of rainfall in the previous 24 hours

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 20/05/2013

Address
Ocean Road,
Palm Beach 

Whale Beach

Response to Rainfall
Stormwater pollution is likely after more than 30 mm of rainfall in the previous 24 hours

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 20/05/2013

Address
The Strand,
Whale Beach 

Avalon Beach

Response to Rainfall
Stormwater pollution is likely after more than 30 mm of rainfall in the previous 24 hours

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 20/05/2013

Address
Barrenjoey Road,
Avalon 

Bilgola Beach

Response to Rainfall
Stormwater pollution is likely after more than 25 mm of rainfall in the previous 24 hours

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 20/05/2013

Address
Bilgola Avenue,
Bilgola 

Newport Beach

Response to Rainfall
Stormwater pollution is likely after more than 20 mm of rainfall in the previous 24 hours

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 20/05/2013

Address
Barrenjoey Road,
Newport 

Bungan Beach

Response to Rainfall
Stormwater pollution is likely after more than 20 mm of rainfall in the previous 24 hours

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 20/05/2013

Address
Bungan Head Road,
Newport 

Mona Vale Beach

Response to Rainfall
Stormwater pollution is likely after more than 20 mm of rainfall in the previous 24 hours

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 20/05/2013

Address
Surfview Road,
Mona Vale 

Warriewood Beach

Response to Rainfall
Stormwater pollution is likely after more than 30 mm of rainfall in the previous 24 hours

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 20/05/2013

Address
Narrabeen Park Parade,
Warriewood 

Turimetta Beach

Response to Rainfall
Stormwater pollution is likely after more than 25 mm of rainfall in the previous 24 hours

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 20/05/2013

Address
Narrabeen Park Parade,
Warriewood 

Birdwood Park

Response to Rainfall
Stormwater pollution is likely after more than 5 mm of rainfall in the previous 96 hours

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 20/05/2013

Address
Ocean Street,
Narrabeen 

North Narrabeen Beach

Response to Rainfall
Stormwater pollution is likely after more than 20 mm of rainfall in the previous 24 hours

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 20/05/2013

Address
Malcolm Street,
Narrabeen 

Collaroy Beach

Response to Rainfall
Stormwater pollution is likely after more than 15 mm of rainfall in the previous 24 hours

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 20/05/2013

Address
Birdwood Avenue,
Collaroy 

Long Reef Beach

Response to Rainfall
Stormwater pollution is likely after more than 15 mm of rainfall in the previous 24 hours

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 20/05/2013

Address
Pittwater Road,
Collaroy 

Dee Why Beach

Response to Rainfall
Stormwater pollution is likely after more than 15 mm of rainfall in the previous 24 hours

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 20/05/2013

Address
Dee Why Parade,
Dee Why 

North Curl Curl Beach

Response to Rainfall
Stormwater pollution is likely after more than 10 mm of rainfall in the previous 24 hours

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 20/05/2013

Address
Huston Parade,
North Curl Curl 

South Curl Curl Beach

Response to Rainfall
Stormwater pollution is likely after more than 15 mm of rainfall in the previous 24 hours

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 20/05/2013

Address
Carrington Parade,
Curl Curl 

Freshwater Beach

Response to Rainfall
Stormwater pollution is likely after more than 15 mm of rainfall in the previous 24 hours

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 20/05/2013

Address
Kooloora Avenue,
Harbord 

Queenscliff Beach

Response to Rainfall
Stormwater pollution is likely after more than 10 mm of rainfall in the previous 24 hours

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 20/05/2013

Address
North Steyne,
Manly 

North Steyne Beach

Response to Rainfall
Stormwater pollution is likely after more than 10 mm of rainfall in the previous 24 hours

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 20/05/2013

Address
North Steyne,
Manly 

South Steyne Beach

Response to Rainfall
Stormwater pollution is likely after more than 10 mm of rainfall in the previous 24 hours

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 20/05/2013

Address
South Steyne,
Manly 

Shelly Beach (Manly)

Response to Rainfall
Stormwater pollution is likely after more than 10 mm of rainfall in the previous 24 hours

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 20/05/2013

Address
Bower Street,
Manly 

City Beaches

Bondi Beach

Response to Rainfall
Stormwater pollution is likely after more than 15 mm of rainfall in the previous 24 hours

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 20/05/2013

Address
Queen Elizabeth Drive,
Bondi 

Tamarama Beach

Response to Rainfall
Stormwater pollution is likely after more than 10 mm of rainfall in the previous 24 hours

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 20/05/2013

Address
Pacific Drive,
Tamarama 

Bronte Beach

Response to Rainfall
Stormwater pollution is likely after more than 10 mm of rainfall in the previous 24 hours

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 20/05/2013

Address
Bronte Road,
Bronte 

Clovelly Beach

Response to Rainfall
Stormwater pollution is likely after more than 10 mm of rainfall in the previous 24 hours

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 20/05/2013

Address
Donnellan Circuit,
Clovelly 

Coogee Beach

Response to Rainfall
Stormwater pollution is likely after more than 10 mm of rainfall in the previous 48 hours

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 20/05/2013

Address
Arden Street,
Coogee 

Maroubra Beach

Response to Rainfall
Stormwater pollution is likely after more than 15 mm of rainfall in the previous 24 hours

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 20/05/2013

Address
Marine Parade,
Maroubra 

Malabar Beach

Response to Rainfall
Stormwater pollution is likely after more than 1 mm of rainfall in the previous 96 hours

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 20/05/2013

Address
Fishermans Road,
Malabar 

Little Bay Beach

Response to Rainfall
Stormwater pollution is likely after more than 15 mm of rainfall in the previous 24 hours

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 20/05/2013

Address
Murra Murra Place,
Little Bay 

Southern Beaches

Boat Harbour

Response to Rainfall
Stormwater pollution is likely after more than 10 mm of rainfall in the previous 24 hours

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 21/05/2013

Address
Sir Joseph Banks Drive,
Kurnell 

Greenhills Beach

Response to Rainfall
Stormwater pollution is likely after more than 25 mm of rainfall in the previous 24 hours

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 21/05/2013

Address
Bate Bay Road,
Kurnell 

Wanda Beach

Response to Rainfall
Stormwater pollution is likely after more than 25 mm of rainfall in the previous 24 hours

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 21/05/2013

Address
Marine Esplanade,
Cronulla 

Elouera Beach

Response to Rainfall
Stormwater pollution is likely after more than 25 mm of rainfall in the previous 24 hours

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 21/05/2013

Address
Mitchell Road,
Cronulla 

North Cronulla Beach

Response to Rainfall
Stormwater pollution is likely after more than 10 mm of rainfall in the previous 24 hours

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 21/05/2013

Address
Prince Street,
Cronulla 

South Cronulla Beach

Response to Rainfall
Stormwater pollution is likely after more than 10 mm of rainfall in the previous 24 hours

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 21/05/2013

Address
Gerrale Street,
Cronulla 

Shelly Beach (Sutherland)

Response to Rainfall
Stormwater pollution is likely after more than 15 mm of rainfall in the previous 24 hours

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 21/05/2013

Address
Ewos Parade,
Cronulla 

Oak Park

Response to Rainfall
Stormwater pollution is likely after more than 15 mm of rainfall in the previous 24 hours

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 21/05/2013

Address
Jibbon Street,
Cronulla 

Friday 24 May 2013
Issued at 5:00 PM

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Please consider rainfall conditions when deciding whether to swim. For latest rainfall results visit the Bureau of Meteorology.

As a general precaution, swimming at Sydney's oceans beaches should be avoided for up to one day after heavy 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

Saturday 25 May 2013

Weather - Isolated showers early in the morning then mostly sunny day

Winds - South to southwesterly 20 to 30 km/h becoming light in the afternoon

Expected maximum temperature - 21oC

Ocean temperature - 23oC

Rainfall - 20% chance of rain

Swell - Southeasterly 1.5 to 2.5 metres, decreasing to 1.5 metres during the afternoon

High tide - 1.55 metres at 8:05 AM

Low tide - 0.37 metres at 1:51 PM

Sunday 26 May 2013

Weather - Sunny

Winds - Light

Expected maximum temperature - 21oC

Ocean temperature - 23oC

Rainfall - 50% chance of rain

Swell - Southerly 1.5 metres, increasing to 1.5 to 2.5 metres before dawn

High tide - 1.53 metres at 9:00 AM

Low tide - 0.39 metres at 2:43 PM

 

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