Tuesday 20 August 2019
Issued at 7:55 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! |
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Pollution is possible, take care. |
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Pollution is likely, avoid swimming today. |
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More information about this forecast
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.
Beach Conditions
Weather – Sunny.
Winds – W 25 to 35 km/h.
Rainfall – 0mm in the previous 24 hours.
Expected maximum temperature – 20oC
Ocean temperature – 17oC
Swell – Southerly 1 to 1.5 metres.
High tide – 1.41 metres at 11:13
Low tide – 0.57 metres at 17:04
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Barrenjoey Beach
Today's beach conditions
Pollution is
unlikely. Enjoy your swim!
Ocean temperature is
17o 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 05/08/2019
Address Off Beach Road,
Palm Beach
Paradise Beach Baths
Today's beach conditions
Pollution is
unlikely. Enjoy your swim!
Ocean temperature is
17o C
Patrol information:
This swimming site 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 05/08/2019
Address Paradise Avenue,
Avalon
Clareville Beach
Today's beach conditions
Pollution is
unlikely. Enjoy your swim!
Ocean temperature is
17o 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 05/08/2019
Address Delecta Avenue,
Clareville
Bayview Baths
Today's beach conditions
Pollution is
unlikely. Enjoy your swim!
Ocean temperature is
17o C
Patrol information:
This swimming site 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 05/08/2019
Address Pittwater Road,
Bayview
South Scotland Island
Today's beach conditions
Pollution is
unlikely. Enjoy your swim!
Ocean temperature is
17o C
Patrol information:
This swimming site 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 05/08/2019
Address Richard Road,
Scotland Island
Elvina Bay
Today's beach conditions
Pollution is
unlikely. Enjoy your swim!
Ocean temperature is
17o C
Patrol information:
This swimming site 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 05/08/2019
Address Wirringulla Avenue,
Elvina Bay
North Scotland Island
Today's beach conditions
Pollution is
unlikely. Enjoy your swim!
Ocean temperature is
17o C
Patrol information:
This swimming site 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 05/08/2019
Address Pittview Street,
Scotland Island
The Basin
Today's beach conditions
Pollution is
unlikely. Enjoy your swim!
Ocean temperature is
17o C
Patrol information:
This swimming site 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 05/08/2019
Address Basin Track,
The Basin
Great Mackerel Beach
Today's beach conditions
Pollution is
unlikely. Enjoy your swim!
Ocean temperature is
17o 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 05/08/2019
Address Ross Smith Parade,
Great Mackerel Beach
Taylors Point Baths
Today's beach conditions
Pollution is
unlikely. Enjoy your swim!
Ocean temperature is
17o C
Patrol information:
This swimming site 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 05/08/2019
Address Hudson Parade,
Clareville