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Bondi Beach from the promenade on a clear, sunny dayBondi Beach, Waverley Council

Waverley Council beaches

Which Waverley Council beach is best right now? 2 beaches ranked by live weather, wind, waves and water temperature.

Updated 5:35 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.

  1. Bondi Beach from the promenade on a clear, sunny dayLive cam16.1Good

    Bondi Beach

    Waverley Council

    Good stretch until sunset, 7:14 pm
    Air
    20°C68°F
    Water
    18°C65°F
    Wind
    33 km/h21 mph
    Waves
    1.2 m4 ft
    Tomorrow, hour by hourBest 11 am, 8.1
  2. Im Waverley Municipal Council, Sydney, New South Wales, Australien.26.0Good

    Tamarama Beach

    Waverley Council

    Good stretch until sunset, 7:14 pm
    Air
    20°C68°F
    Water
    18°C65°F
    Wind
    33 km/h21 mph
    Waves
    1.3 m4 ft
    Tomorrow, hour by hourBest 11 am, 8.0

Waverley Council today

A mixed day for the beach across Waverley Council: 0 of 2 scored beaches are good right now, water is 18°C65°F, and wind averages 33 km/h21 mph (strong wind). Read at 5:35 pm; everything below is computed from that reading.

  • Warmest water

    18°C65°F

    Bondi Beach

    Waverley Council. Score 6.1 Good.

  • Calmest sea

    1.2 m4 ft waves

    Bondi Beach

    Waverley Council. Wind 33 km/h21 mph.

  • Best for families

    6.1 Good

    Bondi Beach

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

Best hours

Waverley Council averages 6.1 Good this hour. The best hour today is 6 pm (6.3); the weakest is 7 am (2.7).

The strongest stretch runs 2 pm to 8 pm.

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

All Waverley Council beaches

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

2 beaches listed · 2 of 2 scored live

  1. Live camBondi Beach from the promenade on a clear, sunny day

    Bondi Beach

    Waverley Council

    6.1Good

    1.2 m4 ft waves, strong wind and 18°C65°F water.

    • Water18°C65°F
    • Air20°C68°F
    • Wind33 km/h21 mph
    • Waves1.2 m4 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 4 pm to 8 pm
    • Lifeguards
    • Paid parking
  2. Im Waverley Municipal Council, Sydney, New South Wales, Australien.

    Tamarama Beach

    Waverley Council

    6.0Good

    1.3 m4 ft waves, strong wind and 18°C65°F water.

    • Water18°C65°F
    • Air20°C68°F
    • Wind33 km/h21 mph
    • Waves1.3 m4 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 4 pm to 8 pm
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
Map of Waverley Council beaches with live score pins

Coastlines: Natural Earth, public domain. Pins are live scores.

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1 Waverley Council beach has a live cam
Bondi Beach. Cams load on click.

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Waverley Council beach questions

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

What is the best beach in Waverley Council right now?

Bondi Beach has the top Beach Score right now: 6.1 Good, with 33 km/h (21 mph) of wind. Scores are ranked from live forecasts, so the order changes through the day.

What is the water temperature in Waverley Council today?

Sea water is 18°C (65°F) across the 2 scored beaches. The warmest is Bondi Beach, at 18°C (65°F).

Where is the sea calmest in Waverley Council right now?

Bondi Beach has the smallest waves, at 1.2 m (4 ft) with 33 km/h (21 mph) of wind.

Which Waverley Council beaches have lifeguards?

1 of 2 listed beaches are tagged with lifeguards on OpenStreetMap, including Bondi 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 Waverley Council today?

Averaged across the scored beaches, the best hour today is 6 pm, at 6.3 Good, and the strongest stretch runs 2 pm to 8 pm. Each beach page has its own hour-by-hour forecast.

Are there live beach cams in Waverley Council?

1 listed beach has a live cam. Cams load on click, and each shows the owner's credit.

How many beaches does Check the Beach cover in Waverley Council?

All 2 beaches in our data for Waverley Council are scored live on this page.

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

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