Is Catherine Hill Bay Beach good for swimming today?
Catherine Hill Bay Beach has BeachFinder Score: 70/100. Use this as a planning signal only, then check local flags, lifeguards, closures and current beach conditions.
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Catherine Hill Bay Beach
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Quick answer: Catherine Hill Bay Beach today
Catherine Hill Bay Beach is a BeachFinder spot in AU-E, AU. Today, compare water temperature 18°C, wind 26 km/h · NW, uv 4.5, waves 1.3 m, water quality Check official advisories before leaving. BeachFinder Score: 70/100. Always check official flags, closures and lifeguard advice before swimming.
Water temperature
18°C
Wind
26 km/h · NW
UV
4.5
Waves
1.3 m
Water quality
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Last updated: Aug 10, 07:15 AM local forecast timeBeachFinder Score: 70/100
Sources: Open-Meteo weather and marine forecasts, OpenStreetMap place context and BeachFinder spot data.
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Updated: Aug 10, 07:15 AM
Water temp
18°C
Air temp
12°C
Feels like
9°C
UV index
4.5
Wind
26 km/h · NW
Gust 48 km/h
Waves
1.3 m
Current
1 km/h · S
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Weather and marine data: Open-Meteo
Catherine Hill Bay Beach
Catherine Hill Bay Beach is a named coastal option in Australia, not an automatic “best beach” answer. Choose it only after comparing live water temperature, wind, wave exposure, currents, UV and official notices. A stable beach identity and a live swimming decision are different questions, and the page treats them separately. The planning value comes from a small set of checkable place facts. For underfoot planning, the verified map data records sand. Recorded supervision adds useful context but does not replace flags, closures or current lifeguard instructions. The recorded operator is Lake Macquarie City Council. A linked public source characterizes the place as “Located in an historic village this beach boasts beautiful views and is…” The recorded map position is -33.15204, 151.63308, which helps distinguish this beach from similarly named places. Local distance data connects the page to Ghosties Beach at about 2.7 km, Deadmans Beach at about 3.6 km and Gravelly Beach at about 4.9 km; keep at least one open as a same-day alternative. The go/no-go step belongs close to departure, not the night before. Before choosing this beach, resolve wave size, direction, period and local wind; arrival access, current parking restrictions and walking distance. Use the latest timestamp and local authority position for each. Keep a plan B for exposure or access, and abandon the water plan whenever current local guidance is more cautious.
About this spot
The page for Catherine Hill Bay Beach is designed around a changeable decision. Its identity in Australia can be sourced once, but the proposed activity must be tested again against current marine data, access status and any official instruction. Local distance data connects the page to Ghosties Beach at about 2.7 km, Deadmans Beach at about 3.6 km and Gravelly Beach at about 4.9 km; keep at least one open as a same-day alternative.
Updated 7/4/2026
Frequently asked questions
What is the water temperature at Catherine Hill Bay Beach today?
18°C. Marine temperature is shown when forecast coverage is available for this location.
How windy is Catherine Hill Bay Beach today?
26 km/h · NW. Wind can change comfort and surface conditions, especially on exposed beaches.
What should I check before swimming at Catherine Hill Bay Beach?
Check official safety flags, lifeguard advice, closures, water-quality advisories, UV, wind, waves and currents before entering the water.
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