Monday 4 July 2022
Issued at 12:30 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. The chance of a thunderstorm.
Winds – S 35 to 55 km/h.
Rainfall – 45mm in the previous 24 hours.
Expected maximum temperature – 15oC
Ocean temperature – 20oC
Swell – Southeasterly 3 metres, increasing to 3 to 4 metres north of Point Perpendicular.
High tide – 1.23 metres at 11:58
Low tide – 0.7 metres at 17:17
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Coledale Beach
Today's beach conditions
Pollution is
unlikely. Enjoy your swim!
Ocean temperature is
20o 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
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 26/04/2022
Address Access via Lawerence Hargrave Drive,
Coledale
Thirroul Beach
Today's beach conditions
Pollution is
possible. Take care.
Ocean temperature is
20o C
Patrol information:
Patrolled 7 days from 18 September 2021 until 24 April 2022.
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 26/04/2022
Address Access via Cliff Pde,
Thirroul
Bulli Beach
Today's beach conditions
Pollution is
likely. Avoid swimming today.
Ocean temperature is
20o 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
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 25/06/2022
Address Access via Grand Pacific Drive,
Bulli
Bellambi Beach
Today's beach conditions
Pollution is
likely. Avoid swimming today.
Ocean temperature is
20o 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
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 25/06/2022
Address Access via Morgan Pl,
Bellambi
Corrimal Beach
Today's beach conditions
Pollution is
likely. Avoid swimming today.
Ocean temperature is
20o 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
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 25/06/2022
Address Access via Lake Pde,
East Corrimal
North Wollongong Beach
Today's beach conditions
Pollution is
likely. Avoid swimming today.
Ocean temperature is
20o 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 25/06/2022
Address Access via Cliff Rd,
North Wollongong
Port Kembla Beach
Today's beach conditions
Pollution is
possible. Take care.
Ocean temperature is
20o 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
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 25/06/2022
Address Access via Cowper St,
Port Kembla
Stanwell Park Beach
Today's beach conditions
Pollution is
unlikely. Enjoy your swim!
Ocean temperature is
20o 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 26/04/2022
Address Access via 1 Beach Rd,
Stanwell Park
Coniston Beach
Today's beach conditions
Pollution is
likely. Avoid swimming today.
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 25/06/2022
Address End of Swan St,
Wollongong
Wollongong City Beach
Today's beach conditions
Pollution is
likely. Avoid swimming today.
Ocean temperature is
20o 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 25/06/2022
Address Access via Grand Pacific Dr,
Wollongong
Fishermans Beach
Today's beach conditions
Pollution is
possible. Take care.
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 25/06/2022
Address Access via Gloucester Boulevard,
Port Kembla
Woonona Beach
Today's beach conditions
Pollution is
possible. Take care.
Ocean temperature is
20o 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 25/06/2022
Address Cnr Beach Dr & Park Rd,
Woonona
Austinmer Beach
Today's beach conditions
Pollution is
possible. Take care.
Ocean temperature is
20o 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 26/04/2022
Address Access via Lawrence Hargrave Drive,
Austinmer
Warilla Beach
Today's beach conditions
Pollution is
possible. Take care.
Ocean temperature is
20o C
Patrol information:
Patrolled 7 days from 18 September 2021 until 26 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 25/06/2022
Address Access via Osborne Pde,
Warilla
Shellharbour Beach
Today's beach conditions
Pollution is
possible. Take care.
Ocean temperature is
20o 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 25/06/2022
Address Cnr Beach Rd & Junction Rd,
Shellharbour
Boyds Jones Beach
Today's beach conditions
Pollution is
possible. Take care.
Ocean temperature is
20o C
Patrol information:
Patrolled weekends and public holidays from 25 September 2021 until 24 April 2022. Patrolled 7 days between 17 December 2021 until 29 January 2022.
Always check with lifeguards for the latest beach conditions.
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 25/06/2022
Address Access via North Kiama Dr,
Kiama Downs
Surf Beach (Kiama)
Today's beach conditions
Pollution is
likely. Avoid swimming today.
Ocean temperature is
20o C
Patrol information:
Patrolled 7 days from 20 September 2021 until 23 April 2022.
Always check with lifeguards for the latest beach conditions.
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 26/04/2022
Address Access via Manning St,
Kiama
Werri Beach
Today's beach conditions
Pollution is
possible. Take care.
Ocean temperature is
20o C
Patrol information:
Patrolled weekends and public holidays from 18 September 2021 until 24 April 2022. Patrolled 7 days from 17 December 2021 until 29 January 2022.
Always check with lifeguards for the latest beach conditions.
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 25/06/2022
Address Access via Bridges St,
Gerringong
Seven Mile Beach (Gerroa)
Today's beach conditions
Pollution is
possible. Take care.
Ocean temperature is
20o C
Patrol information:
Patrolled 7 days from 17 December 2021 until 29 January 2022, and on weekends during February 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 26/04/2022
Address Crooked River Road,
Gerroa
Bombo Beach
Today's beach conditions
Pollution is
possible. Take care.
Ocean temperature is
20o C
Patrol information:
Patrolled 7 days from 17 December 2021 until 29 January 2022. Patrolled weekends and public holidays in February 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 25/06/2022
Address Access via Panama St,
Bombo