Is Maitland Bay good for swimming today?
Maitland Bay has BeachFinder Score: 82/100. Use this as a planning signal only, then check local flags, lifeguards, closures and current beach conditions.
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Maitland Bay
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Quick answer: Maitland Bay today
Maitland Bay is a BeachFinder spot in AU-E, AU. Today, compare water temperature 18°C, wind 12 km/h · NW, uv 4.0, waves 0.8 m, water quality Check official advisories before leaving. BeachFinder Score: 82/100. Always check official flags, closures and lifeguard advice before swimming.
Water temperature
18°C
Wind
12 km/h · NW
UV
4.0
Waves
0.8 m
Water quality
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Last updated: Aug 12, 06:30 AM local forecast timeBeachFinder Score: 82/100
Sources: Open-Meteo weather and marine forecasts, OpenStreetMap place context and BeachFinder spot data.
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Updated: Aug 12, 06:30 AM
Water temp
18°C
Air temp
10°C
Feels like
7°C
UV index
4.0
Wind
12 km/h · NW
Gust 23 km/h
Waves
0.8 m
Current
0 km/h · S
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Weather and marine data: Open-Meteo
Maitland Bay
For a beach day in Australia, put Maitland Bay on a shortlist instead of treating the result as guaranteed. The right activity depends on current marine conditions and local authority instructions. Stable evidence explains the place; timestamped panels answer the question for the day and hour. What do the stable sources establish? According to the map evidence, the beach surface is sand. For map identity, the linked Wikidata note says “beach on Maitland Bay in Bouddi National Park in New South Wales.” The recorded map position is -33.52403, 151.39358, which helps distinguish this beach from similarly named places. The nearby list contains Bullimah Beach at about 1.2 km, Pretty Beach at about 4.8 km and Lobster Beach at about 4.9 km, giving this page a real comparison set rather than a single-place recommendation. Use a conditions-first test before accepting the beach as today’s choice. The practical intent data highlights the live surf picture rather than a seasonal label; arrival access, current parking restrictions and walking distance; posted warnings, water movement and current official advice. Use current official and BeachFinder updates to answer those questions. Treat the app as a comparison tool rather than an authorization to swim, with official local guidance holding priority.
About this spot
Readers considering Maitland Bay can move from place identity to action without hiding uncertainty. The record fixes the beach within Australia, while nearby options and timestamped conditions make it possible to change plans for a clear reason. The nearby list contains Bullimah Beach at about 1.2 km, Pretty Beach at about 4.8 km and Lobster Beach at about 4.9 km, giving this page a real comparison set rather than a single-place recommendation.
Updated 7/4/2026
Frequently asked questions
What is the water temperature at Maitland Bay today?
18°C. Marine temperature is shown when forecast coverage is available for this location.
How windy is Maitland Bay today?
12 km/h · NW. Wind can change comfort and surface conditions, especially on exposed beaches.
What should I check before swimming at Maitland Bay?
Check official safety flags, lifeguard advice, closures, water-quality advisories, UV, wind, waves and currents before entering the water.
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