
Friday 1 July 2022
Issued at 7:20 AM
Rainfall data has been used to predict the likelihood of bacterial contamination at beaches in the Hunter region.
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Alert
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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 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 – Cloudy. Very high chance of showers, most likely during this afternoon and evening.
Winds – Light becoming S/SE 15 to 20 km/h in the middle of the day then becoming light in the late afternoon.
Rainfall – 0mm in the previous 24 hours.
Expected maximum temperature – 17oC
Ocean temperature – 21oC
Swell – Southerly around 1 metre, increasing to 1.5 metres by early evening.
High tide – 1.36 metres at 09:54
Low tide – 0.71 metres at 15:14
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Zenith Beach
Today's beach conditions
Pollution is
unlikely. Enjoy your swim!
Ocean temperature is
21o 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 29/06/2022
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
21o 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 29/06/2022
Address End of Box Beach Rd,
Shoal Bay

Fingal Bay
Today's beach conditions
Pollution is
unlikely. Enjoy your swim!
Ocean temperature is
21o C
Patrol information:
Patrolled 7 days from 18 September 2021 until 24 April 2022. Always check with lifeguards for the latest beach conditions.
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 29/06/2022
Address Access via Marine Dr,
Fingal Bay

One Mile Beach
Today's beach conditions
Pollution is
unlikely. Enjoy your swim!
Ocean temperature is
21o C
Patrol information:
Patrolled 7 days from 18 September 2021 until 24 April 2022. Always check with lifeguards for the latest beach conditions.
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 29/06/2022
Address Access via Hannah Pde,
One Mile

Burwood South Beach
Today's beach conditions
Pollution is
unlikely. Enjoy your swim!
Ocean temperature is
21o 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 29/06/2022

Merewether Beach
Today's beach conditions
Pollution is
unlikely. Enjoy your swim!
Ocean temperature is
21o C
Patrol information:
Patrolled all year round.
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 29/06/2022
Address Access via Henderson Parade,
Merewether

Burwood North Beach
Today's beach conditions
Pollution is
unlikely. Enjoy your swim!
Ocean temperature is
21o 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 29/06/2022

South Stockton Beach
Today's beach conditions
Pollution is
unlikely. Enjoy your swim!
Ocean temperature is
21o C
Patrol information:
Patrolled 7 days from 18 September 2021 to 24 April 2022. Always check with lifeguards for the latest beach conditions.
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 29/06/2022
Address Access via Clyde St,
Stockton

Nobbys Beach
Today's beach conditions
Pollution is
unlikely. Enjoy your swim!
Ocean temperature is
21o 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 29/06/2022
Address Access via Nobbys Rd,
Newcastle

Newcastle Beach
Today's beach conditions
Pollution is
unlikely. Enjoy your swim!
Ocean temperature is
21o C
Patrol information:
Patrolled 7 days from 18 September 2021 to 24 April 2022. Always check with lifeguards for the latest beach conditions.
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 29/06/2022
Address Access via Shortland Esplanade,
Newcastle

Bar Beach (Newcastle)
Today's beach conditions
Pollution is
unlikely. Enjoy your swim!
Ocean temperature is
21o 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 29/06/2022
Address Access via Memorial Drive,
Newcastle

Glenrock Lagoon Beach
Today's beach conditions
Pollution is
unlikely. Enjoy your swim!
Ocean temperature is
21o 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 29/06/2022
Address Access via Scout Camp Rd,
Whitebridge

Swansea Heads Little Beach
Today's beach conditions
Pollution is
unlikely. Enjoy your swim!
Ocean temperature is
21o 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 29/06/2022
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
21o C
Patrol information:
Patrolled 7 days from 18 September 2021 until 24 April 2022. Always check with lifeguards for the latest beach conditions.
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 29/06/2022
Address Access via Mawson Cl,
Caves Beach

Dudley Beach
Today's beach conditions
Pollution is
unlikely. Enjoy your swim!
Ocean temperature is
21o 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 29/06/2022
Address End of Dudley Beach Rd,
Dudley

Redhead Beach
Today's beach conditions
Pollution is
unlikely. Enjoy your swim!
Ocean temperature is
21o C
Patrol information:
Patrolled 7 days from 18 September 2021 until 24 April 2022. Always check with lifeguards for the latest beach conditions.
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 29/06/2022
Address Access via eastern end of Beach Rd,
Redhead

Blacksmiths Beach
Today's beach conditions
Pollution is
unlikely. Enjoy your swim!
Ocean temperature is
21o C
Patrol information:
Patrolled 7 days from 18 September 2021 until 24 April 2022. Always check with lifeguards for the latest beach conditions.
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 29/06/2022
Address End of Gommera Street,
Blacksmiths