Wednesday 19 December 2018
Issued at 11:35 AM
Rainfall data has been used to predict the likelihood of bacterial contamination at swimming sites in Sydney Harbour.
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More information about this forecast
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. High chance of showers, most likely in the morning and evening. The chance of a thunderstorm this evening.
Winds – Light, becoming E/SE 15 to 20 km/h in the early afternoon then becoming light in the evening.
Rainfall – 10mm in the previous 4 days.
Expected maximum temperature – 25oC
Ocean temperature – 20oC
Swell – Northeasterly around 1 metre.
High tide – 1.37 metres at 18:30
Low tide – 0.56 metres at 12:37
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Watsons Bay
Today's beach conditions
Pollution is
unlikely. Enjoy your swim!
Ocean temperature is
20o 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 14/12/2018
Address Marine Parade,
Watsons Bay
Camp Cove
Today's beach conditions
Pollution is
unlikely. Enjoy your swim!
Ocean temperature is
20o 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 14/12/2018
Address Cove Street,
Watsons Bay
Parsley Bay
Today's beach conditions
Pollution is
unlikely. Enjoy your swim!
Ocean temperature is
20o 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 14/12/2018
Address Horler Avenue,
Vaucluse
Nielsen Park
Today's beach conditions
Pollution is
unlikely. Enjoy your swim!
Ocean temperature is
20o 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 14/12/2018
Address Greycliffe Avenue,
Vaucluse
Rose Bay Beach
Today's beach conditions
Pollution is
possible. Take care.
Ocean temperature is
20o C
Patrol information:
This beach is not patrolled.
Annual beach suitability grade
Poor
Water quality is often unsuitable for swimming. Before swimming during dry weather, ensure the water is free from signs of pollution such as discoloured water, odour and floating debris. Avoid swimming at all times following rainfall.
Star rating
From 14/12/2018
Address Vickery Avenue,
Rose Bay
Murray Rose Pool
Today's beach conditions
Pollution is
unlikely. Enjoy your swim!
Ocean temperature is
20o 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 14/12/2018
Address New South Head Road,
Point Piper
Hayes Street Beach
Today's beach conditions
Pollution is
possible. Take care.
Ocean temperature is
20o C
Patrol information:
This beach is not patrolled.
Annual beach suitability grade
Poor
Water quality is often unsuitable for swimming. Before swimming during dry weather, ensure the water is free from signs of pollution such as discoloured water, odour and floating debris. Avoid swimming at all times following rainfall.
Star rating 
From 14/12/2018
Address Hayes Street,
Neutral Bay
Clifton Gardens
Today's beach conditions
Pollution is
unlikely. Enjoy your swim!
Ocean temperature is
20o 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 14/12/2018
Address Morella Road,
Mosman
Balmoral Baths
Today's beach conditions
Pollution is
unlikely. Enjoy your swim!
Ocean temperature is
20o 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 14/12/2018
Address Coronation Avenue,
Mosman
Edwards Beach
Today's beach conditions
Pollution is
unlikely. Enjoy your swim!
Ocean temperature is
20o 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 14/12/2018
Address The Esplanade,
Mosman
Chinamans Beach
Today's beach conditions
Pollution is
unlikely. Enjoy your swim!
Ocean temperature is
20o 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 14/12/2018
Address McLean Crescent,
Mosman
Northbridge Baths
Today's beach conditions
Pollution is
unlikely. Enjoy your swim!
Ocean temperature is
20o C
Patrol information:
This swimming site is not patrolled.
Annual beach suitability grade
Fair
Water quality is often suitable for swimming, but due to the presence of significant sources of faecal contamination, extra care should be taken to avoid swimming following rainfall.
Star rating
From 14/12/2018
Address Widgiewah Road,
Northbridge
Davidson Reserve
Today's beach conditions
Pollution is
unlikely. Enjoy your swim!
Ocean temperature is
20o C
Patrol information:
This swimming site is not patrolled.
Annual beach suitability grade
Poor
Water quality is often unsuitable for swimming. Before swimming during dry weather, ensure the water is free from signs of pollution such as discoloured water, odour and floating debris. Avoid swimming at all times following rainfall.
Star rating
From 14/12/2018
Address Healey Way,
Forestville
Gurney Crescent Baths
Today's beach conditions
Pollution is
unlikely. Enjoy your swim!
Ocean temperature is
20o C
Patrol information:
This swimming site is not patrolled.
Annual beach suitability grade
Fair
Water quality is often suitable for swimming, but due to the presence of significant sources of faecal contamination, extra care should be taken to avoid swimming following rainfall.
Star rating 
From 14/12/2018
Address Access via Gurney Cres,
Seaforth
Clontarf Pool
Today's beach conditions
Pollution is
unlikely. Enjoy your swim!
Ocean temperature is
20o 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 14/12/2018
Address Sandy Bay Road,
Clontarf
Forty Baskets Pool
Today's beach conditions
Pollution is
unlikely. Enjoy your swim!
Ocean temperature is
20o 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 14/12/2018
Address Beatty Street,
Balgowlah Heights
Fairlight Beach
Today's beach conditions
Pollution is
unlikely. Enjoy your swim!
Ocean temperature is
20o 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 14/12/2018
Address Lauderdale Avenue,
Fairlight
Manly Cove
Today's beach conditions
Pollution is
unlikely. Enjoy your swim!
Ocean temperature is
20o 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 14/12/2018
Address West Esplanade,
Manly
Little Manly Cove
Today's beach conditions
Pollution is
unlikely. Enjoy your swim!
Ocean temperature is
20o 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 14/12/2018
Address Craig Avenue,
Manly
Cabarita Beach
Today's beach conditions
Pollution is
unlikely. Enjoy your swim!
Ocean temperature is
20o 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 14/12/2018
Address Cabarita Road,
Cabarita
Dawn Fraser Pool
Today's beach conditions
Pollution is
unlikely. Enjoy your swim!
Ocean temperature is
20o C
Patrol information:
Baths are open from 29 September 2018 until end of April 2019.
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 14/12/2018
Address Fitzroy Avenue,
Balmain
Chiswick Baths
Today's beach conditions
Pollution is
unlikely. Enjoy your swim!
Ocean temperature is
20o 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 14/12/2018
Address Bortfield Drive,
Chiswick
Woolwich Baths
Today's beach conditions
Pollution is
unlikely. Enjoy your swim!
Ocean temperature is
20o 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 14/12/2018
Address Collingwood Street,
Woolwich
Tambourine Bay
Today's beach conditions
Pollution is
unlikely. Enjoy your swim!
Ocean temperature is
20o 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 14/12/2018
Address Kallaroo Road,
Riverview
Woodford Bay
Today's beach conditions
Pollution is
unlikely. Enjoy your swim!
Ocean temperature is
20o 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 14/12/2018
Address Dunois Street,
Longueville
Greenwich Baths
Today's beach conditions
Pollution is
unlikely. Enjoy your swim!
Ocean temperature is
20o C
Patrol information:
Baths open from 29 September 2018 until end of March 2019.
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 14/12/2018
Address Cnr Albert St & O'Connell St, Greenwich,
Greenwich