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Shoal Bay ^3 - Sunday, 2nd March 2014 @ 9-47am. - panoramioBagnalls Beach, Port Stephens Council

Port Stephens Council beaches

Which Port Stephens Council beach is best right now? 16 beaches ranked by live weather, wind, waves and water temperature.

Updated 3:35 pm local timeScores from Open-Meteo forecasts, refreshed hourlyColors follow the lifeguard flags

Top 3 right now

16 beaches score 3.2 right now. These three have the best stretch ahead, then the lightest wind.

  1. Shoal Bay ^3 - Sunday, 2nd March 2014 @ 9-47am. - panoramio13.2Poor

    Bagnalls Beach

    Port Stephens Council

    Best 7 pm to 8 pm
    Air
    22°C72°F
    Water
    18°C65°F
    Wind
    27 km/h17 mph
    Waves
    0.9 m3 ft
    Tomorrow, hour by hourBest 11 am, 9.3
  2. 23.2Poor

    Banks Beach

    Port Stephens Council

    Best 7 pm to 8 pm
    Air
    22°C72°F
    Water
    18°C65°F
    Wind
    27 km/h17 mph
    Waves
    0.9 m3 ft
    Tomorrow, hour by hourBest 11 am, 9.3
  3. 33.2Poor

    Boat Harbour Beach

    Port Stephens Council

    Best 7 pm to 8 pm
    Air
    22°C72°F
    Water
    18°C65°F
    Wind
    27 km/h17 mph
    Waves
    0.9 m3 ft
    Tomorrow, hour by hourBest 11 am, 9.3

Port Stephens Council today

A poor day for the beach across Port Stephens Council: 0 of 16 scored beaches are good right now, water is 18°C65°F, and wind averages 27 km/h17 mph (breezy). Read at 3:35 pm; everything below is computed from that reading.

Better right now

Western Port Stephens Council

4 of 4 beaches scored, 0 good now

3.2PoorAverage Beach ScoreBest: Banks Beach, 3.2
Water
18°C65°F
Wind
27 km/h17 mph
Waves
0.9 m3 ft

Eastern Port Stephens Council

12 of 12 beaches scored, 0 good now

3.2PoorAverage Beach ScoreBest: Bagnalls Beach, 3.2
Water
18°C65°F
Wind
27 km/h17 mph
Waves
0.9 m3 ft

  • Warmest water

    18°C65°F

    Bagnalls Beach

    Port Stephens Council. Score 3.2 Poor.

  • Calmest sea

    0.9 m3 ft waves

    Bagnalls Beach

    Port Stephens Council. Wind 27 km/h17 mph. Level with 15 other beaches.

  • Best for families

    3.2 Poor

    One Mile Beach

    Port Stephens Council. Top score of the 1 scored beach tagged with lifeguards.

Best hours

Port Stephens Council averages 3.2 Poor this hour. The best hour today is 7 pm (5.8); the weakest is 2 pm (3.1).

The strongest stretch runs 7 pm to 8 pm.

7 to 10, green flag4 to 7, yellowUnder 4, redAverage of the scored beaches, each hour

All Port Stephens Council beaches

Every Port Stephens Council beach we track, ranked by its live Beach Score. Hover a row to find it on the map.

16 beaches listed · 16 of 16 scored live

  1. Shoal Bay ^3 - Sunday, 2nd March 2014 @ 9-47am. - panoramio

    Bagnalls Beach

    Port Stephens Council

    3.2Poor

    Small waves, breezy and 18°C65°F water.

    • Water18°C65°F
    • Air22°C72°F
    • Wind27 km/h17 mph
    • Waves0.9 m3 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 7 pm to 8 pm
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  2. Banks Beach

    Port Stephens Council

    3.2Poor

    Small waves, breezy and 18°C65°F water.

    • Water18°C65°F
    • Air22°C72°F
    • Wind27 km/h17 mph
    • Waves0.9 m3 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 7 pm to 8 pm
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  3. Boat Harbour Beach

    Port Stephens Council

    3.2Poor

    Small waves, breezy and 18°C65°F water.

    • Water18°C65°F
    • Air22°C72°F
    • Wind27 km/h17 mph
    • Waves0.9 m3 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 7 pm to 8 pm
    • Free parking
  4. Zenith Beach

    Box Beach

    Port Stephens Council

    3.2Poor

    Small waves, breezy and 18°C65°F water.

    • Water18°C65°F
    • Air22°C72°F
    • Wind27 km/h17 mph
    • Waves0.9 m3 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 7 pm to 8 pm
    • Free parking
  5. Port Stephens. NSW Aust.

    Dutchies Beach

    Port Stephens Council

    3.2Poor

    Small waves, breezy and 18°C65°F water.

    • Water18°C65°F
    • Air22°C72°F
    • Wind27 km/h17 mph
    • Waves0.9 m3 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 7 pm to 8 pm
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  6. Ocean Beach Trail, Shoal Bay NSW 2315, Australia - panoramio

    Fingal Spit

    Port Stephens Council

    3.2Poor

    Small waves, breezy and 18°C65°F water.

    • Water18°C65°F
    • Air22°C72°F
    • Wind27 km/h17 mph
    • Waves0.9 m3 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 7 pm to 8 pm
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
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    Kingsley Beach

    Port Stephens Council

    3.2Poor

    Small waves, breezy and 18°C65°F water.

    • Water18°C65°F
    • Air22°C72°F
    • Wind27 km/h17 mph
    • Waves0.9 m3 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 7 pm to 8 pm
    • Free parking
  8. Timelapse

    Little Beach

    Port Stephens Council

    3.2Poor

    Small waves, breezy and 18°C65°F water.

    • Water18°C65°F
    • Air22°C72°F
    • Wind27 km/h17 mph
    • Waves0.9 m3 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 7 pm to 8 pm
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  9. Boat Harbour New South Wales 001

    Little Kingsley Beach

    Port Stephens Council

    3.2Poor

    Small waves, breezy and 18°C65°F water.

    • Water18°C65°F
    • Air22°C72°F
    • Wind27 km/h17 mph
    • Waves0.9 m3 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 7 pm to 8 pm
    • Free parking
  10. Port Stephens headlands from Salamander Bay 02

    Marys Beach

    Port Stephens Council

    3.2Poor

    Small waves, breezy and 18°C65°F water.

    • Water18°C65°F
    • Air22°C72°F
    • Wind27 km/h17 mph
    • Waves0.9 m3 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 7 pm to 8 pm
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  11. One Mile Beach, Port Stephens, NSW, Australia

    One Mile Beach

    Port Stephens Council

    3.2Poor

    Small waves, breezy and 18°C65°F water.

    • Water18°C65°F
    • Air22°C72°F
    • Wind27 km/h17 mph
    • Waves0.9 m3 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 7 pm to 8 pm
    • Lifeguards

  12. Samurai Beach

    Port Stephens Council

    3.2Poor

    Small waves, breezy and 18°C65°F water.

    • Water18°C65°F
    • Air22°C72°F
    • Wind27 km/h17 mph
    • Waves0.9 m3 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 7 pm to 8 pm
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  13. Port Stephens headlands from Salamander Bay 02

    Sunset Beach

    Port Stephens Council

    3.2Poor

    Small waves, breezy and 18°C65°F water.

    • Water18°C65°F
    • Air22°C72°F
    • Wind27 km/h17 mph
    • Waves0.9 m3 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 7 pm to 8 pm
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  14. Taylors Beach

    Port Stephens Council

    3.2Poor

    Small waves, breezy and 18°C65°F water.

    • Water18°C65°F
    • Air22°C72°F
    • Wind27 km/h17 mph
    • Waves0.9 m3 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 7 pm to 8 pm
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  15. Zenith Beach

    Wreck Beach

    Port Stephens Council

    3.2Poor

    Small waves, breezy and 18°C65°F water.

    • Water18°C65°F
    • Air22°C72°F
    • Wind27 km/h17 mph
    • Waves0.9 m3 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 7 pm to 8 pm
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  16. Zenith Beach

    Zenith Beach

    Port Stephens Council

    3.2Poor

    Small waves, breezy and 18°C65°F water.

    • Water18°C65°F
    • Air22°C72°F
    • Wind27 km/h17 mph
    • Waves0.9 m3 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 7 pm to 8 pm
    • Free parking
Map of Port Stephens Council beaches with live score pins

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Port Stephens Council beach questions

Answered from today’s data. Numbers change as the forecast does.

What is the best beach in Port Stephens Council right now?

Bagnalls Beach has the top Beach Score right now: 3.2 Poor, with 27 km/h (17 mph) of wind. Scores are ranked from live forecasts, so the order changes through the day.

What is the water temperature in Port Stephens Council today?

Sea water is 18°C (65°F) across the 16 scored beaches. The warmest is Bagnalls Beach, at 18°C (65°F).

Where is the sea calmest in Port Stephens Council right now?

Bagnalls Beach has the smallest waves, at 0.9 m (3 ft) with 27 km/h (17 mph) of wind. 15 other beaches are level with it.

Which Port Stephens Council beaches have lifeguards?

1 of 16 listed beaches are tagged with lifeguards on OpenStreetMap, including One Mile Beach. Tags can be out of date, so follow the posted flags and staff on the day.

What is the best time to go to the beach in Port Stephens Council today?

Averaged across the scored beaches, the best hour today is 7 pm, at 5.8 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 Port Stephens Council?

No live cams are listed for Port Stephens Council yet. If you run one, you can list it free.

How many beaches does Check the Beach cover in Port Stephens Council?

All 16 beaches in our data for Port Stephens Council are scored live on this page.

Sources: Open-Meteo weather and marine forecasts; facilities from OpenStreetMap. All sources.

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