Western Heard Island and McDonald Islands
10 of 10 beaches scored, 0 good now
1.8PoorAverage Beach ScoreBest: Eliza Beach, 2.7
- Water
- 2°C35°F
- Wind
- 18 km/h11 mph
- Waves
- 2.9 m9 ft
Gauss Beach, Heard Island and McDonald IslandsHeard Island and McDonald Islands beaches
Which Heard Island and McDonald Islands beach is best right now? 16 beaches ranked by live weather, wind, waves and water temperature.
- Beaches16
- Good now0 of 16
- Water2°C35 to 36°F
- Best nowEliza Beach2.7Poor
Updated 11:36 am 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.
- 2°C35°Fwater nowNo photo yet. Add one12.7Poor
Eliza Beach
Heard Island and McDonald Islands
No good stretch left today- Air
- 3°C37°F
- Water
- 2°C35°F
- Wind
- 18 km/h11 mph
- Waves
- 3.1 m10 ft
Tomorrow, hour by hourBest 5 am, 2.7 - 2°C35°Fwater nowNo photo yet. Add one21.9Poor
Bertha Beach
Heard Island and McDonald Islands
No good stretch left today- Air
- 2°C35°F
- Water
- 2°C35°F
- Wind
- 9 km/h6 mph
- Waves
- 2.7 m9 ft
Tomorrow, hour by hourBest 5 am, 2.4 
31.9PoorGauss Beach
Heard Island and McDonald Islands
No good stretch left today- Air
- 2°C35°F
- Water
- 2°C35°F
- Wind
- 9 km/h6 mph
- Waves
- 2.7 m9 ft
Tomorrow, hour by hourBest 5 am, 2.4
Heard Island and McDonald Islands today
A poor day for the beach across Heard Island and McDonald Islands: 0 of 16 scored beaches are good right now, best in Western Heard Island and McDonald Islands, water is 2°C35 to 36°F, and wind averages 21 km/h13 mph (breezy). Read at 11:36 am; everything below is computed from that reading.
Eastern Heard Island and McDonald Islands
6 of 6 beaches scored, 0 good now
1.3PoorAverage Beach ScoreBest: Capsize Beach, 1.9
- Water
- 2°C35°F
- Wind
- 26 km/h16 mph
- Waves
- 2.4 m8 ft
- 2°C36°FNo photo yet
- 2°C35°FNo photo yet
Calmest sea
2.2 m7 ft waves
Sealers Beach
Heard Island and McDonald Islands. Wind 20 km/h12 mph. Level with 1 other beach.
Best hours
Heard Island and McDonald Islands averages 1.8 Poor this hour. The best hour today is 6 pm (4.1); the weakest is 5 am (0.5).
No stretch reaches a good score.
Heard Island and McDonald Islands tomorrow: the best hour is 5 am (2.8) and the weakest is 10 am (0.6).
No stretch reaches a good score.
7 to 10, green flag4 to 7, yellowUnder 4, redAverage of the scored beaches, each hour
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- 2°C35°FNo photo yet2.7Poor
Eliza Beach
Heard Island and McDonald Islands
3.1 m10 ft waves, gentle breeze and 2°C35°F water.
- Water2°C35°F
- Air3°C37°F
- Wind18 km/h11 mph
- Waves3.1 m10 ft
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
- 2°C35°FNo photo yet1.9Poor
Bertha Beach
Heard Island and McDonald Islands
2.7 m9 ft waves, light wind and 2°C35°F water.
- Water2°C35°F
- Air2°C35°F
- Wind9 km/h6 mph
- Waves2.7 m9 ft
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
1.9PoorGauss Beach
Heard Island and McDonald Islands
2.7 m9 ft waves, light wind and 2°C35°F water.
- Water2°C35°F
- Air2°C35°F
- Wind9 km/h6 mph
- Waves2.7 m9 ft
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
- 2°C35°FNo photo yet1.9Poor
Hoseason Beach
Heard Island and McDonald Islands
2.7 m9 ft waves, light wind and 2°C35°F water.
- Water2°C35°F
- Air2°C35°F
- Wind9 km/h6 mph
- Waves2.7 m9 ft
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
1.9PoorJosephine Beach
Heard Island and McDonald Islands
2.7 m9 ft waves, light wind and 2°C35°F water.
- Water2°C35°F
- Air2°C35°F
- Wind9 km/h6 mph
- Waves2.7 m9 ft
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
- 1.9Poor
Sealers Corner
Heard Island and McDonald Islands
2.7 m9 ft waves, light wind and 2°C35°F water.
- Water2°C35°F
- Air2°C35°F
- Wind9 km/h6 mph
- Waves2.7 m9 ft
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
- 1.9Poor
Walrus Beach
Heard Island and McDonald Islands
2.7 m9 ft waves, light wind and 2°C35°F water.
- Water2°C35°F
- Air2°C35°F
- Wind9 km/h6 mph
- Waves2.7 m9 ft
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
- 2°C35°FNo photo yet1.9Poor
Capsize Beach
Heard Island and McDonald Islands
2.5 m8 ft waves, breezy and 2°C35°F water.
- Water2°C35°F
- Air3°C38°F
- Wind27 km/h16 mph
- Waves2.5 m8 ft
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
- 2°C35°FNo photo yet1.7Poor
Sandy Beach
Heard Island and McDonald Islands
3.4 m11 ft waves, strong wind and 2°C35°F water.
- Water2°C35°F
- Air3°C38°F
- Wind41 km/h25 mph
- Waves3.4 m11 ft
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
- 2°C35°FNo photo yet1.6Poor
Sealers Beach
Heard Island and McDonald Islands
2.2 m7 ft waves, gentle breeze and 2°C35°F water.
- Water2°C35°F
- Air4°C40°F
- Wind20 km/h12 mph
- Waves2.2 m7 ft
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
- 2°C35°FNo photo yet1.6Poor
Try Pot Beach
Heard Island and McDonald Islands
2.2 m7 ft waves, gentle breeze and 2°C35°F water.
- Water2°C35°F
- Air4°C40°F
- Wind20 km/h12 mph
- Waves2.2 m7 ft
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
- 2°C35°FNo photo yet1.2Poor
Marcia Beach
Heard Island and McDonald Islands
2.9 m9 ft waves, breezy and 2°C35°F water.
- Water2°C35°F
- Air2°C36°F
- Wind26 km/h16 mph
- Waves2.9 m9 ft
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
- 2°C35°FNo photo yet1.2Poor
Long Beach
Heard Island and McDonald Islands
2.7 m9 ft waves, strong wind and 2°C35°F water.
- Water2°C35°F
- Air2°C35°F
- Wind39 km/h24 mph
- Waves2.7 m9 ft
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
- 2°C36°FNo photo yet0.8Poor
Fairchild Beach
Heard Island and McDonald Islands
2.6 m8 ft waves, strong wind and 2°C36°F water.
- Water2°C36°F
- Air3°C37°F
- Wind31 km/h19 mph
- Waves2.6 m8 ft
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
- 2°C36°FNo photo yet0.8Poor
Gilchrist Beach
Heard Island and McDonald Islands
2.6 m8 ft waves, strong wind and 2°C36°F water.
- Water2°C36°F
- Air3°C37°F
- Wind31 km/h19 mph
- Waves2.6 m8 ft
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
- 2°C36°FNo photo yet0.8Poor
Skua Beach
Heard Island and McDonald Islands
2.6 m8 ft waves, strong wind and 2°C36°F water.
- Water2°C36°F
- Air3°C37°F
- Wind31 km/h19 mph
- Waves2.6 m8 ft
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
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Heard Island and McDonald Islands beach questions
Answered from today’s data. Numbers change as the forecast does.
What is the best beach in Heard Island and McDonald Islands right now?
Eliza Beach has the top Beach Score right now: 2.7 Poor, with 18 km/h (11 mph) of wind. Scores are ranked from live forecasts, so the order changes through the day.
What is the water temperature in Heard Island and McDonald Islands today?
Sea water is 2°C (35°F) across the 16 scored beaches. The warmest is Fairchild Beach, at 2°C (36°F).
Where is the sea calmest in Heard Island and McDonald Islands right now?
Sealers Beach has the smallest waves, at 2.2 m (7 ft) with 20 km/h (12 mph) of wind. 1 other beach is level with it.
Which Heard Island and McDonald Islands 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 Heard Island and McDonald Islands today?
Averaged across the scored beaches, the best hour today is 6 pm, at 4.1 Fair. Each beach page has its own hour-by-hour forecast.
Are there live beach cams in Heard Island and McDonald Islands?
No live cams are listed for Heard Island and McDonald Islands yet. If you run one, you can list it free.
How many beaches does Check the Beach cover in Heard Island and McDonald Islands?
All 16 beaches in our data for Heard Island and McDonald Islands are scored live on this page.
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