Sydney Harbour

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Lane Cove River | Parramatta River

Tuesday 14 August 2018

Issued at 12:05 PM

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

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Alert

Alert

Sydney Water has advised of a sewage overflow on 14 August 2018 into Whites Creek at Annandale which may affect Rozelle Bay in Sydney Harbour. As a precaution, swimming should be avoided in this area due to the possibility of pollution. Contact Sydney Water on 13 20 90.

Legend

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 – Sunny. 

Winds – W 15 to 20 km/h becoming light in the middle of the day.

Rainfall – 0mm in the previous 4 days.

Expected maximum temperature – 22oC

Ocean temperature – 16oC

Swell – Southerly 1 to 1.5 metres inshore, increasing to 1.5 to 2 metres offshore.

High tide – 1.57 metres at 10:32

Low tide – 0.33 metres at 16:26

 

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