Central Coast ocean beaches

Wyong

Gosford

Sunday 16 December 2018

Issued at 10:25 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 Pollution is unlikely, enjoy your swim!
Pollution is possible Pollution is possible, take care.
Pollution is likely Pollution is likely, avoid swimming today.
Update Updated information available.

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 – Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers, most likely during this afternoon and early evening. The chance of a thunderstorm. 

Winds – N/NE 15 to 25 km/h.

Rainfall – 13mm in the previous 4 days.

Expected maximum temperature – 28oC

Ocean temperature – 22oC

Swell – Northeasterly 1 to 1.5 metres inshore, increasing to 1.5 to 2 metres offshore.

High tide – 1.41 metres at 15:32

Low tide – 0.82 metres at 09:29

 

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