Tuesday 17 September 2019
Issued at 12:50 PM
Rainfall data has been used to predict the likelihood of bacterial contamination at beaches in the Illawarra region.
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More information about this forecast
As a general precaution, swimming at beaches in the Illawarra 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 (near 100%) chance of rain, becoming less likely this evening.
Winds – S/SW 20 to 30 km/h tending S/SE in the middle of the day.
Rainfall – 22mm in the previous 24 hours.
Expected maximum temperature – 15oC
Ocean temperature – 19oC
Swell – Northeasterly below 1 metre, tending southeasterly 1.5 to 2.5 metres around midday.
High tide – 1.44 metres at 10:00
Low tide – 0.42 metres at 16:02
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Stanwell Park Beach
Today's beach conditions
Pollution is
unlikely. Enjoy your swim!
Ocean temperature is
19o 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 01/04/2019
Address Access via 1 Beach Rd,
Stanwell Park
Coledale Beach
Today's beach conditions
Pollution is
unlikely. Enjoy your swim!
Ocean temperature is
19o 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 01/04/2019
Address Access via Lawerence Hargrave Drive,
Coledale
Austinmer Beach
Today's beach conditions
Pollution is
possible. Take care.
Ocean temperature is
19o 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 25/04/2019
Address Access via Lawrence Hargrave Drive,
Austinmer
Thirroul Beach
Today's beach conditions
Pollution is
possible. Take care.
Ocean temperature is
19o 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 25/04/2019
Address Access via Cliff Pde,
Thirroul
Bulli Beach
Today's beach conditions
Pollution is
possible. Take care.
Ocean temperature is
19o 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 10/09/2019
Address Access via Grand Pacific Drive,
Bulli
Woonona Beach
Today's beach conditions
Pollution is
possible. Take care.
Ocean temperature is
19o 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 10/09/2019
Address Cnr Beach Dr & Park Rd,
Woonona
Bellambi Beach
Today's beach conditions
Pollution is
likely. Avoid swimming today.
Ocean temperature is
19o 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 10/09/2019
Address Access via Morgan Pl,
Bellambi
Corrimal Beach
Today's beach conditions
Pollution is
likely. Avoid swimming today.
Ocean temperature is
19o 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 10/09/2019
Address Access via Lake Pde,
East Corrimal
North Wollongong Beach
Today's beach conditions
Pollution is
possible. Take care.
Ocean temperature is
19o C
Patrol information:
Patrolled 7 days 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 10/09/2019
Address Access via Cliff Rd,
North Wollongong
Coniston Beach
Today's beach conditions
Pollution is
unlikely. Enjoy your swim!
Coniston Beach is unsafe for swimming. It has dangerous rips. For your safety, we recommend heading to Wollongong City Beach for a swim.
Ocean temperature is
19o 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 10/09/2019
Address End of Swan St,
Wollongong
Wollongong City Beach
Today's beach conditions
Pollution is
possible. Take care.
Ocean temperature is
19o 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 10/09/2019
Address Access via Grand Pacific Dr,
Wollongong
Fishermans Beach
Today's beach conditions
Pollution is
unlikely. Enjoy your swim!
Fishermans Beach is unsafe for swimming. It has dangerous rips and submerged rocks. For your safety, we recommend heading to Port Kembla Beach for a swim.
Ocean temperature is
19o 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 10/09/2019
Address Access via Gloucester Boulevard,
Port Kembla
Port Kembla Beach
Today's beach conditions
Pollution is
unlikely. Enjoy your swim!
Ocean temperature is
19o 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 10/09/2019
Address Access via Cowper St,
Port Kembla
Warilla Beach
Today's beach conditions
Pollution is
possible. Take care.
Ocean temperature is
19o 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 10/09/2019
Address Access via Osborne Pde,
Warilla
Shellharbour Beach
Today's beach conditions
Pollution is
unlikely. Enjoy your swim!
Ocean temperature is
19o 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 10/09/2019
Address Cnr Beach Rd & Junction Rd,
Shellharbour
Boyds Jones Beach
Today's beach conditions
Pollution is
unlikely. Enjoy your swim!
Ocean temperature is
19o C
Patrol information:
Patrolled weekends and public holidays from 29 September 2018 until 28 April 2019. Patrolled Monday - Friday between 15 December 2018 until 28 January 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 10/09/2019
Address Access via North Kiama Dr,
Kiama Downs
Bombo Beach
Today's beach conditions
Pollution is
possible. Take care.
Ocean temperature is
19o C
Patrol information:
Patrolled 7 days from 15 December 2018 until 28 January 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 10/09/2019
Address Access via Panama St,
Bombo
Surf Beach (Kiama)
Today's beach conditions
Pollution is
likely. Avoid swimming today.
Ocean temperature is
19o 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 25/04/2019
Address Access via Manning St,
Kiama
Werri Beach
Today's beach conditions
Pollution is
unlikely. Enjoy your swim!
Ocean temperature is
19o C
Patrol information:
Patrolled weekends and public holidays from 29 September 2018 until 28 April 2019. Patrolled Monday - Friday during Summer, April and Sept/Oct 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 10/09/2019
Address Access via Bridges St,
Gerringong
Seven Mile Beach (Gerroa)
Today's beach conditions
Pollution is
possible. Take care.
Ocean temperature is
19o C
Patrol information:
Patrolled 7 days from 15 December 2018 until 28 January 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 25/04/2019
Address Crooked River Road,
Gerroa