NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment

Sydney Harbour

Middle Harbour | Nth Harbour | Port Jackson

Lane Cove River | Parramatta River

Saturday 4 December 2021

Issued at 6:55 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 – Cloudy. Medium chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm in the outer W this afternoon. 

Winds – Light becoming S/SE 20 to 30 km/h in the middle of the day.

Rainfall – 2mm in the previous 4 days.

Expected maximum temperature – 21oC

Ocean temperature – 21oC

Swell – Northeasterly below 1 metre.

High tide – 1.99 metres at 08:45

Low tide – 0.18 metres at 15:23

 

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