
Tuesday 20 April 2021
Issued at 11:00 AM
Rainfall data has been used to predict the likelihood of bacterial contamination at beaches in the Illawarra region.
Hover over maps for council updates, the latest weekly star ratings and annual Beach Suitability Grades.

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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 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 – Mostly sunny.
Winds – W 20 to 30 km/h turning N/NW 15 to 20 km/h in the evening then tending W/NW in the late evening.
Rainfall – 0mm in the previous 24 hours.
Expected maximum temperature – 23oC
Ocean temperature – 22oC
Swell – Southerly around 1 metre.
High tide – 1.11 metres at 14:49
Low tide – 0.59 metres at 08:40
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Thirroul Beach
Today's beach conditions
Pollution is
unlikely. Enjoy your swim!
Ocean temperature is
22o C
Patrol information:
Patrolled 7 days from 18 September 2020 until 25 April 2021.
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 14/04/2021
Address Access via Cliff Pde,
Thirroul

Bulli Beach
Today's beach conditions
Pollution is
unlikely. Enjoy your swim!
Ocean temperature is
22o C
Patrol information:
Patrolled 7 days from 18 September 2020 until 25 April 2021.
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 14/04/2021
Address Access via Grand Pacific Drive,
Bulli

Bellambi Beach
Today's beach conditions
Pollution is
unlikely. Enjoy your swim!
Ocean temperature is
22o C
Patrol information:
Patrolled 7 days from 18 September 2020 until 25 April 2021.
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 14/04/2021
Address Access via Morgan Pl,
Bellambi

Corrimal Beach
Today's beach conditions
Pollution is
unlikely. Enjoy your swim!
Ocean temperature is
22o C
Patrol information:
Patrolled 7 days from 18 September 2020 until 25 April 2021.
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 14/04/2021
Address Access via Lake Pde,
East Corrimal

North Wollongong Beach
Today's beach conditions
Pollution is
unlikely. Enjoy your swim!
Ocean temperature is
22o 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 14/04/2021
Address Access via Cliff Rd,
North Wollongong

Port Kembla Beach
Today's beach conditions
Pollution is
unlikely. Enjoy your swim!
Ocean temperature is
22o C
Patrol information:
Patrolled 7 days from 18 September 2020 until 25 April 2021.
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 14/04/2021
Address Access via Cowper St,
Port Kembla

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
22o 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 14/04/2021
Address End of Swan St,
Wollongong

Wollongong City Beach
Today's beach conditions
Pollution is
unlikely. Enjoy your swim!
Ocean temperature is
22o C
Patrol information:
Patrolled 7 days from 18 September 2020 until 25 April 2021.
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 14/04/2021
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. For your safety, we recommend heading to Wollongong City Beach for a swim.
Ocean temperature is
22o 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 14/04/2021
Address Access via Gloucester Boulevard,
Port Kembla

Woonona Beach
Today's beach conditions
Pollution is
unlikely. Enjoy your swim!
Ocean temperature is
22o C
Patrol information:
Patrolled 7 days from 18 September 2020 until 25 April 2021.
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 14/04/2021
Address Cnr Beach Dr & Park Rd,
Woonona

Stanwell Park Beach
Today's beach conditions
Pollution is
unlikely. Enjoy your swim!
Ocean temperature is
22o C
Patrol information:
Patrolled 7 days from 18 September 2020 until 25 April 2021.
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 14/04/2021
Address Access via 1 Beach Rd,
Stanwell Park

Coledale Beach
Today's beach conditions
Pollution is
unlikely. Enjoy your swim!
Ocean temperature is
22o C
Patrol information:
Patrolled 7 days from 18 September 2020 until 25 April 2021.
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 14/04/2021
Address Access via Lawerence Hargrave Drive,
Coledale

Austinmer Beach
Today's beach conditions
Pollution is
unlikely. Enjoy your swim!
Ocean temperature is
22o C
Patrol information:
Patrolled 7 days from 18 September 2020 until 25 April 2021.
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 14/04/2021
Address Access via Lawrence Hargrave Drive,
Austinmer

Warilla Beach
Today's beach conditions
Pollution is
unlikely. Enjoy your swim!
Ocean temperature is
22o C
Patrol information:
Patrolled 7 days from 18 September 2020 until 25 April 2021.
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 14/04/2021
Address Access via Osborne Pde,
Warilla

Shellharbour Beach
Today's beach conditions
Pollution is
unlikely. Enjoy your swim!
Ocean temperature is
22o C
Patrol information:
Patrolled 7 days from 18 September 2020 until 25 April 2021.
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 14/04/2021
Address Cnr Beach Rd & Junction Rd,
Shellharbour

Surf Beach (Kiama)
Today's beach conditions
Pollution is
unlikely. Enjoy your swim!
Ocean temperature is
22o C
Patrol information:
Patrolled 7 days from 18 September 2020 until 25 April 2021.
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 14/04/2021
Address Access via Manning St,
Kiama

Werri Beach
Today's beach conditions
Pollution is
unlikely. Enjoy your swim!
Ocean temperature is
22o C
Patrol information:
Patrolled weekends and public holidays from 18 September 2020 until 25 April 2021. Patrolled 7 days from 16 December 2020 until 24 January 2021.
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 14/04/2021
Address Access via Bridges St,
Gerringong

Seven Mile Beach (Gerroa)
Today's beach conditions
Pollution is
unlikely. Enjoy your swim!
Ocean temperature is
22o C
Patrol information:
Patrolled 7 days from 15 December 2020 until 28 January 2021. 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 14/04/2021
Address Crooked River Road,
Gerroa

Boyds Jones Beach
Today's beach conditions
Pollution is
unlikely. Enjoy your swim!
Ocean temperature is
22o C
Patrol information:
Patrolled weekends and public holidays from 26 September 2020 until 25 April 2021. Patrolled 7 days between 16 December 2020 until 25 January 2021.
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 14/04/2021
Address Access via North Kiama Dr,
Kiama Downs

Bombo Beach
Today's beach conditions
Pollution is
unlikely. Enjoy your swim!
Ocean temperature is
22o C
Patrol information:
Patrolled weekends and public holidays from 12 December 2020 until 24 February 2021. Patrolled 7 days from 16 December 2020 until 27 January 2021.
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 14/04/2021
Address Access via Panama St,
Bombo