Tuesday 20 August 2019
Issued at 7:55 AM
Rainfall data has been used to predict the likelihood of bacterial contamination at beaches in the Central Coast region.
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Pollution is unlikely, enjoy your swim! |
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Pollution is likely, avoid swimming today. |
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More information about this forecast
As a general precaution, swimming at beaches in the Central Coast region should be avoided for up to one day after heavy rainfall or when lagoons are open 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 – Sunny.
Winds – W 20 to 30 km/h.
Rainfall – 0mm in the previous 4 days.
Expected maximum temperature – 18oC
Ocean temperature – 20oC
Swell – Southerly 1.5 to 2 metres.
High tide – 1.47 metres at 11:19
Low tide – 0.63 metres at 17:06
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Frazer Beach
Today's beach conditions
Pollution is
unlikely. Enjoy your swim!
Ocean temperature is
20o C
Patrol information:
Patrolled during Christmas, Easter and April school holidays.
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 21/02/2017
Address End of Frazer Beach Rd,
Frazer Park
Birdie Beach
Today's beach conditions
Pollution is
unlikely. Enjoy your swim!
Ocean temperature is
20o C
Patrol information:
This beach is not patrolled.
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 14/02/2017
Address End of Birdie Beach Drive,
Freemans
Budgewoi Beach
Today's beach conditions
Pollution is
unlikely. Enjoy your swim!
Ocean temperature is
20o C
Patrol information:
Patrolled 7 days during Christmas holidays - 9 am to 5pm.
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 14/02/2017
Address Access via end of Ocean St,
Budgewoi
Lakes Beach
Today's beach conditions
Pollution is
unlikely. Enjoy your swim!
Ocean temperature is
20o C
Patrol information:
Patrolled 7 days from 29 September 2018 until 28 April 2019.
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 30/04/2019
Address Access off Central Coast Hwy,
Budgewoi
Hargraves Beach
Today's beach conditions
Pollution is
unlikely. Enjoy your swim!
Ocean temperature is
20o C
Patrol information:
This beach is not patrolled.
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 21/02/2017
Address Access via Elizabeth Dr,
Noraville
Jenny Dixon Beach
Today's beach conditions
Pollution is
unlikely. Enjoy your swim!
Ocean temperature is
20o C
Patrol information:
This beach is not patrolled.
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 14/02/2017
Address Access via Park St,
Norah Head
Cabbage Tree Bay
Today's beach conditions
Pollution is
unlikely. Enjoy your swim!
Ocean temperature is
20o C
Patrol information:
This beach is not patrolled.
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 21/02/2017
Address End of Bald St,
Norah Head
Lighthouse Beach (Norah Head)
Today's beach conditions
Pollution is
unlikely. Enjoy your swim!
Ocean temperature is
20o C
Patrol information:
This beach is not patrolled.
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 14/02/2017
Address Access via Bush St,
Norah Head
Gravelly Beach
Today's beach conditions
Pollution is
unlikely. Enjoy your swim!
Ocean temperature is
20o C
Patrol information:
This beach is not patrolled.
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 14/02/2017
Address Access via Soldiers Point Dr,
Norah Head
Soldiers Beach
Today's beach conditions
Pollution is
unlikely. Enjoy your swim!
Ocean temperature is
20o C
Patrol information:
Patrolled 7 days from 29 September 2018 until 28 April 2019.
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 30/04/2019
Address Access via Soldiers Point Dr,
Norah Head
North Entrance
Today's beach conditions
Pollution is
unlikely. Enjoy your swim!
Ocean temperature is
20o C
Patrol information:
Patrolled 7 days from 29 September 2018 until 28 April 2019.
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 30/04/2019
Address 77 Hutton Rd,
The Entrance North
The Entrance Channel
Today's beach conditions
Pollution is
unlikely. Enjoy your swim!
Ocean temperature is
20o C
Patrol information:
This swimming site is not patrolled.
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 14/02/2017
Address Access via Marine Pde,
The Entrance
The Entrance Beach
Today's beach conditions
Pollution is
unlikely. Enjoy your swim!
Ocean temperature is
20o C
Patrol information:
Patrolled 7 days from 29 September 2018 until 28 April 2019.
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 30/04/2019
Address Cnr Marine Pde & Dening St,
The Entrance
Blue Bay
Today's beach conditions
Pollution is
unlikely. Enjoy your swim!
Ocean temperature is
20o C
Patrol information:
This beach is not patrolled.
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 21/02/2017
Address Access via Werrina Parade,
Blue Bay
Toowoon Bay
Today's beach conditions
Pollution is
unlikely. Enjoy your swim!
Ocean temperature is
20o C
Patrol information:
Patrolled 7 days from 23 September 2017 until 29 April 2018.
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 30/04/2019
Address Access via Bay Rd,
Toowoon Bay
Shelly Beach (Wyong)
Today's beach conditions
Pollution is
unlikely. Enjoy your swim!
Ocean temperature is
20o C
Patrol information:
Patrolled 7 days from 29 September 2018 until 28 April 2019.
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 30/04/2019
Address Shelly Beach Rd,
Shelly Beach
Blue Lagoon
Today's beach conditions
Pollution is
unlikely. Enjoy your swim!
Ocean temperature is
20o C
Patrol information:
This beach is not patrolled.
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 21/02/2017
Address Access via Bateau Bay Rd,
Bateau Bay
Bateau Bay Beach
Today's beach conditions
Pollution is
unlikely. Enjoy your swim!
Ocean temperature is
20o C
Patrol information:
This beach is not patrolled.
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 21/02/2017
Address Cnr Rushby St & Reserve Dr,
Bateau Bay
Terrigal Beach
Today's beach conditions
Pollution is
unlikely. Enjoy your swim!
Ocean temperature is
20o C
Patrol information:
Patrolled 7 days from 29 September 2018 until 28 April 2019.
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 29/04/2019
Address Cnr of Terrigal Drive & Terrigal Esplanade,
Terrigal
Avoca Beach
Today's beach conditions
Pollution is
unlikely. Enjoy your swim!
Ocean temperature is
20o C
Patrol information:
Patrolled 7 days from 29 September 2018 until 28 April 2019.
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 29/04/2019
Address Cnr Vale St & Vine St,
Avoca
North Avoca Beach
Today's beach conditions
Pollution is
unlikely. Enjoy your swim!
Ocean temperature is
20o C
Patrol information:
Patrolled 7 days from 29 September 2018 until 28 April 2019.
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 29/04/2019
Address Kiana Street,
North Avoca
MacMasters Beach
Today's beach conditions
Pollution is
unlikely. Enjoy your swim!
Ocean temperature is
20o C
Patrol information:
Patrolled 7 days from 29 September 2018 until 28 April 2019.
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 29/04/2019
Address Access via Marine Pde,
MacMasters
Copacabana Beach
Today's beach conditions
Pollution is
unlikely. Enjoy your swim!
Ocean temperature is
20o C
Patrol information:
Patrolled 7 days from 29 September 2018 until 28 April 2019.
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 29/04/2019
Address Access via Del Monte Pl,
Copacabana
Forresters Beach
Today's beach conditions
Pollution is
unlikely. Enjoy your swim!
Ocean temperature is
20o C
Patrol information:
This beach is not patrolled.
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 20/02/2017
Address Access via Kalakau Ave,
Forresters Beach
Killcare Beach
Today's beach conditions
Pollution is
unlikely. Enjoy your swim!
Ocean temperature is
20o C
Patrol information:
Patrolled 7 days from 29 September 2018 until 28 April 2019.
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 29/04/2019
Address Access via Beach Dr,
Killcare
Pearl Beach
Today's beach conditions
Pollution is
unlikely. Enjoy your swim!
Ocean temperature is
20o C
Patrol information:
This beach is not patrolled.
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 06/03/2017
Address Access via Pearl Pde,
Pearl Beach
Umina Beach
Today's beach conditions
Pollution is
unlikely. Enjoy your swim!
Ocean temperature is
20o C
Patrol information:
Patrolled 7 days from 29 September 2018 until 28 April 2019.
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 29/04/2019
Address Cnr Sydney Ave & The Esplanade,
Umina Beach
Wamberal Beach
Today's beach conditions
Pollution is
unlikely. Enjoy your swim!
Ocean temperature is
20o C
Patrol information:
Patrolled 7 days from 29 September 2018 until 28 April 2019.
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 29/04/2019
Address Access via Wiles Ave,
Wamberal
Ocean Beach
Today's beach conditions
Pollution is
possible. Take care.
Ocean temperature is
20o C
Patrol information:
Patrolled 7 days from 29 September 2018 until 28 April 2019.
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 29/04/2019
Address End of Trafalgar Ave,
Umina Beach