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 Hunter region.
Hover over maps for council updates, the latest weekly star ratings and annual Beach Suitability Grades.
Legend
 |
Pollution is unlikely, enjoy your swim! |
 |
Pollution is possible, take care. |
 |
Pollution is likely, avoid swimming today. |
 |
Updated information available. |
More information about this forecast
As a general precaution, swimming at beaches in the Hunter region 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
Weather – Sunny.
Winds – W 20 to 30 km/h.
Rainfall – 0mm in the previous 24 hours.
Expected maximum temperature – 21oC
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
Report pollution 131 555
Twitter @BeachwatchNSW
Web environment.nsw.gov.au/beach
Zenith 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 14/08/2019
Address Access via eastern end of Shoal Bay Rd,
Shoal Bay
Box 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 14/08/2019
Address End of Box Beach Rd,
Shoal Bay
Fingal Bay
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 14/08/2019
Address Access via Marine Dr,
Fingal Bay
One Mile Beach
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
Very Good
Water quality is suitable for swimming almost all of the time, with very few potential sources of faecal contamination.
Star rating
From 14/08/2019
Address Access via Hannah Pde,
One Mile
South Stockton 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 to 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 14/08/2019
Address Access via Clyde St,
Stockton
Nobbys Beach
Today's beach conditions
Pollution is
unlikely. Enjoy your swim!
Ocean temperature is
20o C
Patrol information:
Patrolled all year round.
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 14/08/2019
Address Access via Nobbys Rd,
Newcastle
Newcastle 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 to 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 14/08/2019
Address Access via Shortland Esplanade,
Newcastle
Bar Beach (Newcastle)
Today's beach conditions
Pollution is
unlikely. Enjoy your swim!
Ocean temperature is
20o C
Patrol information:
Patrolled all year round.
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 14/08/2019
Address Access via Memorial Drive,
Newcastle
Merewether Beach
Today's beach conditions
Pollution is
unlikely. Enjoy your swim!
Ocean temperature is
20o C
Patrol information:
Patrolled all year round.
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 14/08/2019
Address Access via Henderson Parade,
Merewether
Burwood North 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 14/08/2019
Burwood South 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 14/08/2019
Glenrock Lagoon 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 14/08/2019
Address Access via Scout Camp Rd,
Whitebridge
Dudley 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 14/08/2019
Address End of Dudley Beach Rd,
Dudley
Redhead 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 14/08/2019
Address Access via eastern end of Beach Rd,
Redhead
Blacksmiths 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 14/08/2019
Address End of Gommera Street,
Blacksmiths
Swansea Heads Little 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 14/08/2019
Address Access via eastern end of Lambton Pde,
Swansea Heads
Caves 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 14/08/2019
Address Access via Mawson Cl,
Caves Beach