NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment

Sydney Harbour

Middle Harbour | Nth Harbour | Port Jackson

Lane Cove River | Parramatta River

Tuesday 6 December 2022

Issued at 7:10 AM

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

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

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As a general precaution, swimming in Sydney Harbour 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 – Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower. 

Winds – S 15 to 25 km/h turning SE 20 to 30 km/h in the late morning then decreasing to 15 to 20 km/h in the evening.

Rainfall – 12.5mm in the previous 4 days.

Expected maximum temperature – 23oC

Ocean temperature – 20oC

Swell – East to northeasterly 1 to 1.5 metres, tending southerly 1.5 to 2.5 metres around midday.

High tide – 1.73 metres at 07:48

Low tide – 0.45 metres at 14:25

 

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