Environmental issues

Pittwater

Issued at 7:00 AM

Rainfall data has been used to predict the likelihood of bacterial contamination at swimming sites in Pittwater.

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	Pollution is unlikely, enjoy your swim!
	Pollution is possible, take care.
	Pollution is likely, avoid swimming today.
	Updated information available.

As a general precaution, swimming in Pittwater should be avoided for up to three days following rainfall or for as long as stormwater is present.

* Please note water temperature in estuarine areas can be warmer in summer and cooler in winter than the reported ocean temperature.

Weather – Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers, becoming less likely this afternoon.

Winds – Light becoming SE 15 to 20 km/h in the early afternoon then becoming light in the evening.

Rainfall – 8.5mm in the previous 24 hours.

Expected maximum temperature – 26^oC

Ocean temperature – 23^oC

Swell – Southerly 1 to 1.5 metres, tending southeasterly around 1 metre around midday.

High tide – 1.65 metres at 12:38

Low tide – 0.41 metres at 19:11