Is Lobster Beach good for swimming today?
Lobster Beach has BeachFinder Score: 78/100. Use this as a planning signal only, then check local flags, lifeguards, closures and current beach conditions.
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Quick answer: Lobster Beach today
Lobster Beach is a BeachFinder spot in AU-E, AU. Today, compare water temperature 18°C, wind 12 km/h · NW, uv 3.9, waves 0.7 m, water quality Check official advisories before leaving. BeachFinder Score: 78/100. Always check official flags, closures and lifeguard advice before swimming.
Water temperature
18°C
Wind
12 km/h · NW
UV
3.9
Waves
0.7 m
Water quality
Check official advisories
Last updated: Aug 12, 07:45 AM local forecast timeBeachFinder Score: 78/100
Sources: Open-Meteo weather and marine forecasts, OpenStreetMap place context and BeachFinder spot data.
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Updated: Aug 12, 07:45 AM
Water temp
18°C
Air temp
12°C
Feels like
9°C
UV index
3.9
Wind
12 km/h · NW
Gust 22 km/h
Waves
0.7 m
Current
0 km/h · S
Parking
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Weather and marine data: Open-Meteo
Lobster Beach
The record identifies Lobster Beach as a beach in Australia. Consider this location today only when live conditions fit the activity. Before swimming there, confirm wind, waves, currents, water quality, flags and official advice. Sourced location details remain fixed on the page; conditions must come from the latest timestamped data. What do the stable sources establish? The source dossier records sand at the shoreline. The recorded map position is -33.52991, 151.34106, which helps distinguish this beach from similarly named places. The dossier locates Pretty Beach at about 0.3 km, Iron Ladder Beach at about 1.2 km and Ettalong Beach at about 1.3 km within the comparison area; check each update time before selecting one. For a same-day decision, use a short sequence. Search demand points to the last part of the route and any official parking condition; answer them with current data and posted information on the day. Treat the app as a comparison tool rather than an authorization to swim, with official local guidance holding priority. After rain, heat or strong onshore wind, recheck local water-quality and hazard information even when the earlier forecast looked straightforward. A beach ranking cannot see every local change. Construction, erosion, event traffic or a temporary closure can outweigh the usual distance and conditions score.
About this spot
Lobster Beach is presented as a real place, not a stock beach label. Its sourced record in Australia, map position and nearby alternatives give the page a concrete role: helping a visitor choose between swimming, a shore stop or a different beach when conditions change. The dossier locates Pretty Beach at about 0.3 km, Iron Ladder Beach at about 1.2 km and Ettalong Beach at about 1.3 km within the comparison area; check each update time before selecting one.
Updated 7/4/2026
Frequently asked questions
What is the water temperature at Lobster Beach today?
18°C. Marine temperature is shown when forecast coverage is available for this location.
How windy is Lobster Beach today?
12 km/h · NW. Wind can change comfort and surface conditions, especially on exposed beaches.
What should I check before swimming at Lobster Beach?
Check official safety flags, lifeguard advice, closures, water-quality advisories, UV, wind, waves and currents before entering the water.
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