Western Christmas Island
3 of 3 beaches scored, 0 good now
6.3GoodAverage Beach ScoreBest: West White Beach, 6.5
- Water
- 27°C81°F
- Wind
- 28 km/h18 mph
- Waves
- 2.6 m9 ft
Winifred Beach, Shire of Christmas IslandChristmas Island beaches
Which Christmas Island beach is best right now? 15 beaches ranked by live weather, wind, waves and water temperature.
- Beaches15
- Good now0 of 15
- Water27°C81°F
- Best nowWest White Beach6.5Good
Updated 3:04 pm local timeScores from Open-Meteo forecasts, refreshed hourlyColors follow the lifeguard flags
Top 3 right now
Ranked by live Beach Score right now, then by the best stretch ahead.
- 27°C81°Fwater nowNo photo yet. Add one16.5Good
West White Beach
Shire of Christmas Island
Good stretch until 4:00 pm- Air
- 26°C78°F
- Water
- 27°C81°F
- Wind
- 30 km/h19 mph
- Waves
- 2.8 m9 ft
Tomorrow, hour by hourBest 7 am, 4.8 
26.5GoodWinifred Beach
Shire of Christmas Island
Good stretch until 4:00 pm- Air
- 26°C78°F
- Water
- 27°C81°F
- Wind
- 30 km/h19 mph
- Waves
- 2.8 m9 ft
Tomorrow, hour by hourBest 7 am, 4.8- 27°C81°Fwater nowNo photo yet. Add one36.4Good
Dolly Beach
Christmas Island
Good stretch until 4:00 pm- Air
- 27°C80°F
- Water
- 27°C81°F
- Wind
- 28 km/h17 mph
- Waves
- 3.1 m10 ft
Tomorrow, hour by hourBest 5 pm, 5.2
Christmas Island today
A mixed day for the beach across Christmas Island: 0 of 15 scored beaches are good right now, water is 27°C81°F, and wind averages 28 km/h17 mph (breezy). Read at 3:04 pm; everything below is computed from that reading.
Eastern Christmas Island
12 of 12 beaches scored, 0 good now
6.3GoodAverage Beach ScoreBest: Dolly Beach, 6.4
- Water
- 27°C81°F
- Wind
- 28 km/h17 mph
- Waves
- 2.5 m8 ft
Calmest sea
2.1 m7 ft waves
Margaret Beaches
Shire of Christmas Island. Wind 24 km/h15 mph. Level with 2 other beaches.
Best hours
Christmas Island averages 6.3 Good this hour. The best hour today is 8 am (6.9); the weakest is 9 am (5.2).
The strongest stretch runs 6 am to 9 am.
Christmas Island tomorrow: the best hour is 5 pm (5.3) and the weakest is 6 am (3.5).
No stretch reaches a good score.
7 to 10, green flag4 to 7, yellowUnder 4, redAverage of the scored beaches, each hour
All Christmas Island beaches
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- 27°C81°FNo photo yet6.5Good
West White Beach
Shire of Christmas Island
2.8 m9 ft waves, strong wind and 27°C81°F water.
- Water27°C81°F
- Air26°C78°F
- Wind30 km/h19 mph
- Waves2.8 m9 ft
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
6.5GoodWinifred Beach
Shire of Christmas Island
2.8 m9 ft waves, strong wind and 27°C81°F water.
- Water27°C81°F
- Air26°C78°F
- Wind30 km/h19 mph
- Waves2.8 m9 ft
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
- 27°C81°FNo photo yet6.4Good
Dolly Beach
Christmas Island
3.1 m10 ft waves, breezy and 27°C81°F water.
- Water27°C81°F
- Air27°C80°F
- Wind28 km/h17 mph
- Waves3.1 m10 ft
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
6.4GoodDolly Beach
Shire of Christmas Island
3.1 m10 ft waves, breezy and 27°C81°F water.
- Water27°C81°F
- Air27°C80°F
- Wind28 km/h17 mph
- Waves3.1 m10 ft
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
6.4GoodDorothy Beach
Christmas Island
3.1 m10 ft waves, breezy and 27°C81°F water.
- Water27°C81°F
- Air27°C80°F
- Wind28 km/h17 mph
- Waves3.1 m10 ft
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
6.4GoodGreta Beach
Christmas Island
3.1 m10 ft waves, breezy and 27°C81°F water.
- Water27°C81°F
- Air27°C80°F
- Wind28 km/h17 mph
- Waves3.1 m10 ft
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
- 6.3Good
Ethel Beach
Christmas Island
2.1 m7 ft waves, breezy and 27°C81°F water.
- Water27°C81°F
- Air27°C81°F
- Wind28 km/h18 mph
- Waves2.1 m7 ft
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
6.3GoodEthel Beach
Christmas Island
2.1 m7 ft waves, breezy and 27°C81°F water.
- Water27°C81°F
- Air27°C81°F
- Wind28 km/h18 mph
- Waves2.1 m7 ft
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
- 27°C81°FNo photo yet6.3Good
Gladys Beach
Christmas Island
2.1 m7 ft waves, breezy and 27°C81°F water.
- Water27°C81°F
- Air27°C81°F
- Wind28 km/h18 mph
- Waves2.1 m7 ft
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
- 27°C81°FNo photo yet6.3Good
Greta Beach
Christmas Island
2.1 m7 ft waves, breezy and 27°C81°F water.
- Water27°C81°F
- Air27°C81°F
- Wind28 km/h18 mph
- Waves2.1 m7 ft
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
6.3GoodIsabel Beach
Christmas Island
2.1 m7 ft waves, breezy and 27°C81°F water.
- Water27°C81°F
- Air27°C81°F
- Wind28 km/h18 mph
- Waves2.1 m7 ft
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
- 27°C81°FNo photo yet6.3Good
Lily Beach
Christmas Island
2.1 m7 ft waves, breezy and 27°C81°F water.
- Water27°C81°F
- Air27°C81°F
- Wind28 km/h18 mph
- Waves2.1 m7 ft
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
- 5.9Good
Margaret Beaches
Shire of Christmas Island
2.1 m7 ft waves, breezy and 27°C81°F water.
- Water27°C81°F
- Air26°C79°F
- Wind24 km/h15 mph
- Waves2.1 m7 ft
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
5.9GoodRhoda Beaches
Shire of Christmas Island
2.1 m7 ft waves, breezy and 27°C81°F water.
- Water27°C81°F
- Air26°C79°F
- Wind24 km/h15 mph
- Waves2.1 m7 ft
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
- 27°C81°FNo photo yet5.9Good
West White Beach
Christmas Island
2.1 m7 ft waves, breezy and 27°C81°F water.
- Water27°C81°F
- Air26°C79°F
- Wind24 km/h15 mph
- Waves2.1 m7 ft
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
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- 6.5Good
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Christmas Island beach questions
Answered from today’s data. Numbers change as the forecast does.
What is the best beach in Christmas Island right now?
West White Beach has the top Beach Score right now: 6.5 Good, with 30 km/h (19 mph) of wind. Scores are ranked from live forecasts, so the order changes through the day.
What is the water temperature in Christmas Island today?
Sea water is 27°C (81°F) across the 15 scored beaches. The warmest is Ethel Beach, at 27°C (81°F).
Where is the sea calmest in Christmas Island right now?
Margaret Beaches has the smallest waves, at 2.1 m (7 ft) with 24 km/h (15 mph) of wind. 2 other beaches are level with it.
Which Christmas Island beaches have lifeguards?
None of the listed beaches carry a lifeguard tag on OpenStreetMap yet. That means we do not know, not that there are none. Follow posted flags and local advice.
What is the best time to go to the beach in Christmas Island today?
Averaged across the scored beaches, the best hour today is 8 am, at 6.9 Good, and the strongest stretch runs 6 am to 9 am. Each beach page has its own hour-by-hour forecast.
Are there live beach cams in Christmas Island?
No live cams are listed for Christmas Island yet. If you run one, you can list it free.
How many beaches does Check the Beach cover in Christmas Island?
All 15 beaches in our data for Christmas Island are scored live on this page.
Sources: Open-Meteo weather and marine forecasts; facilities from OpenStreetMap. All sources.
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