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Dark Beach has BeachFinder Score: 77/100. Use this as a planning signal only, then check local flags, lifeguards, closures and current beach conditions.
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Quick answer: Dark Beach today
Dark Beach is a BeachFinder spot in AU, AU. Today, compare water temperature 17°C, wind 8 km/h · W, uv 4.3, waves 0.8 m, water quality Check official advisories before leaving. BeachFinder Score: 77/100. Always check official flags, closures and lifeguard advice before swimming.
Water temperature
17°C
Wind
8 km/h · W
UV
4.3
Waves
0.8 m
Water quality
Check official advisories
Last updated: Aug 13, 12:30 AM local forecast timeBeachFinder Score: 77/100
Sources: Open-Meteo weather and marine forecasts, OpenStreetMap place context and BeachFinder spot data.
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Updated: Aug 13, 12:30 AM
Water temp
17°C
Air temp
8°C
Feels like
6°C
UV index
4.3
Wind
8 km/h · W
Gust 12 km/h
Waves
0.8 m
Current
0 km/h · E
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Weather and marine data: Open-Meteo
Dark Beach
The evidence confirms Dark Beach as a real beach point in Australia. That fact cannot become a timeless swimming recommendation; match the intended activity to current water, wind and local guidance. BeachFinder separates those live checks from the sourced place profile, preventing a short-lived forecast from becoming a permanent claim. The verified dossier gives a narrower, more useful picture. The structured place record labels the feature “beach in New South Wales Australia.” The recorded map position is -35.68180, 150.30119, which helps distinguish this beach from similarly named places. Nearby choices recorded for this page are Myrtle Beach at about 0.4 km, Emily Miller Beach at about 1 km and Richmond Beach at about 1.6 km. Compare water, wind and route details across the set. Use a conditions-first test before accepting the beach as today’s choice. Current planning should focus on surf exposure, breaking waves and the latest wind. Keep those live variables separate from the stable place description. On arrival, replace assumptions with observed flags, access signs and instructions from the people managing the site. Check whether everyone in the group can use the documented access. Surface, gradient and the last few metres often matter more than the map pin. Water-quality information deserves its own timestamp. Weather, waves and a clear-looking surface do not prove that an advisory has ended.
About this spot
Dark Beach works as a local decision page for Australia. The sourced profile answers where the beach is and what has been documented; the live layer answers whether the intended swim, surf session or shore visit still fits current evidence. Nearby choices recorded for this page are Myrtle Beach at about 0.4 km, Emily Miller Beach at about 1 km and Richmond Beach at about 1.6 km. Compare water, wind and route details across the set.
Updated 7/4/2026
Frequently asked questions
What is the water temperature at Dark Beach today?
17°C. Marine temperature is shown when forecast coverage is available for this location.
How windy is Dark Beach today?
8 km/h · W. Wind can change comfort and surface conditions, especially on exposed beaches.
What should I check before swimming at Dark Beach?
Check official safety flags, lifeguard advice, closures, water-quality advisories, UV, wind, waves and currents before entering the water.
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