Northern City of Lake Macquarie
2 of 2 beaches scored, 0 good now
3.2PoorAverage Beach ScoreBest: Little Redhead Beach, 3.2
- Water
- 18°C65°F
- Wind
- 32 km/h20 mph
- Waves
- 1.2 m4 ft
Ghosties Beach, City of Lake MacquarieCity of Lake Macquarie beaches
Which City of Lake Macquarie beach is best right now? 16 beaches ranked by live weather, wind, waves and water temperature.
- Beaches16
- Good now0 of 16
- Water18°C65°F
- Best nowLittle Redhead Beach3.2Poor
Updated 3:39 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.
13.2PoorLittle Redhead Beach
City of Lake Macquarie
Best 7 pm to 8 pm- Air
- 21°C69°F
- Water
- 18°C65°F
- Wind
- 32 km/h20 mph
- Waves
- 1.2 m4 ft
Tomorrow, hour by hourBest 11 am, 8.4- 18°C65°Fwater nowNo photo yet. Add one23.2Poor
Redhead Beach
City of Lake Macquarie
Best 7 pm to 8 pm- Air
- 21°C69°F
- Water
- 18°C65°F
- Wind
- 32 km/h20 mph
- Waves
- 1.2 m4 ft
Tomorrow, hour by hourBest 11 am, 8.4 
33.1PoorCrabbs Beach
City of Lake Macquarie
Best 7 pm to 8 pm- Air
- 20°C69°F
- Water
- 18°C65°F
- Wind
- 39 km/h24 mph
- Waves
- 1.2 m4 ft
Tomorrow, hour by hourBest 10 am, 8.2
City of Lake Macquarie today
A poor day for the beach across City of Lake Macquarie: 0 of 16 scored beaches are good right now, water is 18°C65°F, and wind averages 38 km/h23 mph (strong wind). Read at 3:39 pm; everything below is computed from that reading.
Southern City of Lake Macquarie
14 of 14 beaches scored, 0 good now
3.1PoorAverage Beach ScoreBest: Crabbs Beach, 3.1
- Water
- 18°C65°F
- Wind
- 38 km/h24 mph
- Waves
- 1.2 m4 ft
Calmest sea
1.2 m4 ft waves
Pearl Beach
City of Lake Macquarie. Wind 22 km/h14 mph. Level with 1 other beach.
Best hours
City of Lake Macquarie averages 3.1 Poor this hour. The best hour today is 7 pm (5.5); the weakest is 3 pm (3.1).
The strongest stretch runs 7 pm to 8 pm.
City of Lake Macquarie tomorrow: the best hour is 10 am (8.2) and the weakest is 7 am (5.7).
The strongest stretch runs 8 am to 1 pm.
7 to 10, green flag4 to 7, yellowUnder 4, redAverage of the scored beaches, each hour
All City of Lake Macquarie beaches
Every City of Lake Macquarie beach we track, ranked by its live Beach Score. Hover a row to find it on the map.
3.2PoorLittle Redhead Beach
City of Lake Macquarie
1.2 m4 ft waves, strong wind and 18°C65°F water.
- Water18°C65°F
- Air21°C69°F
- Wind32 km/h20 mph
- Waves1.2 m4 ft
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
- 18°C65°FNo photo yet3.2Poor
Redhead Beach
City of Lake Macquarie
1.2 m4 ft waves, strong wind and 18°C65°F water.
- Water18°C65°F
- Air21°C69°F
- Wind32 km/h20 mph
- Waves1.2 m4 ft
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
- 3.1Poor
Crabbs Beach
City of Lake Macquarie
1.2 m4 ft waves, strong wind and 18°C65°F water.
- Water18°C65°F
- Air20°C69°F
- Wind39 km/h24 mph
- Waves1.2 m4 ft
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
- 3.1Poor
Granny's Pool
City of Lake Macquarie
1.2 m4 ft waves, strong wind and 18°C65°F water.
- Water18°C65°F
- Air20°C69°F
- Wind39 km/h24 mph
- Waves1.2 m4 ft
- Free parking
3.1PoorNaru Beach
City of Lake Macquarie
1.2 m4 ft waves, strong wind and 18°C65°F water.
- Water18°C65°F
- Air20°C69°F
- Wind39 km/h24 mph
- Waves1.2 m4 ft
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
- 3.1Poor
Swansea Heads Beach
City of Lake Macquarie
1.2 m4 ft waves, strong wind and 18°C65°F water.
- Water18°C65°F
- Air20°C69°F
- Wind39 km/h24 mph
- Waves1.2 m4 ft
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
- Timelapse
3.1PoorSwansea Wall Beach
City of Lake Macquarie
1.2 m4 ft waves, strong wind and 18°C65°F water.
- Water18°C65°F
- Air20°C69°F
- Wind39 km/h24 mph
- Waves1.2 m4 ft
- Free parking
3.1PoorCaves Beach
City of Lake Macquarie
1.2 m4 ft waves, strong wind and 18°C65°F water.
- Water18°C65°F
- Air20°C68°F
- Wind43 km/h27 mph
- Waves1.2 m4 ft
- Free parking
3.1PoorGhosties Beach
City of Lake Macquarie
1.2 m4 ft waves, strong wind and 18°C65°F water.
- Water18°C65°F
- Air20°C68°F
- Wind43 km/h27 mph
- Waves1.2 m4 ft
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
- 3.1Poor
Hams Beach
City of Lake Macquarie
1.2 m4 ft waves, strong wind and 18°C65°F water.
- Water18°C65°F
- Air20°C68°F
- Wind43 km/h27 mph
- Waves1.2 m4 ft
- Free parking
- 3.1Poor
Pinny Beach
City of Lake Macquarie
1.2 m4 ft waves, strong wind and 18°C65°F water.
- Water18°C65°F
- Air20°C68°F
- Wind43 km/h27 mph
- Waves1.2 m4 ft
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
- 3.1Poor
Quarry Beach
City of Lake Macquarie
1.2 m4 ft waves, strong wind and 18°C65°F water.
- Water18°C65°F
- Air20°C68°F
- Wind43 km/h27 mph
- Waves1.2 m4 ft
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
- 18°C65°FNo photo yet3.1Poor
Raffertys Beach
City of Lake Macquarie
1.2 m4 ft waves, strong wind and 18°C65°F water.
- Water18°C65°F
- Air20°C68°F
- Wind43 km/h27 mph
- Waves1.2 m4 ft
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
- 3.1Poor
Stinky Point Beach
City of Lake Macquarie
1.2 m4 ft waves, strong wind and 18°C65°F water.
- Water18°C65°F
- Air20°C68°F
- Wind43 km/h27 mph
- Waves1.2 m4 ft
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
- 3.0Poor
Pearl Beach
City of Lake Macquarie
1.2 m4 ft waves, breezy and 18°C65°F water.
- Water18°C65°F
- Air21°C69°F
- Wind22 km/h14 mph
- Waves1.2 m4 ft
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
- 18°C65°FNo photo yet3.0Poor
Wangi Wangi Beach
City of Lake Macquarie
1.2 m4 ft waves, breezy and 18°C65°F water.
- Water18°C65°F
- Air21°C69°F
- Wind22 km/h14 mph
- Waves1.2 m4 ft
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
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City of Lake Macquarie beach questions
Answered from today’s data. Numbers change as the forecast does.
What is the best beach in City of Lake Macquarie right now?
Little Redhead Beach has the top Beach Score right now: 3.2 Poor, with 32 km/h (20 mph) of wind. Scores are ranked from live forecasts, so the order changes through the day.
What is the water temperature in City of Lake Macquarie today?
Sea water is 18°C (65°F) across the 16 scored beaches. The warmest is Crabbs Beach, at 18°C (65°F).
Where is the sea calmest in City of Lake Macquarie right now?
Pearl Beach has the smallest waves, at 1.2 m (4 ft) with 22 km/h (14 mph) of wind. 1 other beach is level with it.
Which City of Lake Macquarie 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 City of Lake Macquarie today?
Averaged across the scored beaches, the best hour today is 7 pm, at 5.5 Good, and the strongest stretch runs 7 pm to 8 pm. Each beach page has its own hour-by-hour forecast.
Are there live beach cams in City of Lake Macquarie?
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How many beaches does Check the Beach cover in City of Lake Macquarie?
All 16 beaches in our data for City of Lake Macquarie are scored live on this page.
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