Is Cowrie Beach good for swimming today?
Cowrie Beach has BeachFinder Score: 57/100. Use this as a planning signal only, then check local flags, lifeguards, closures and current beach conditions.
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Quick answer: Cowrie Beach today
Cowrie Beach is a BeachFinder spot in AU, AU. Today, compare water temperature 14°C, wind 18 km/h · SW, uv 5.6, waves 3.4 m, water quality Check official advisories before leaving. BeachFinder Score: 57/100. Always check official flags, closures and lifeguard advice before swimming.
Water temperature
14°C
Wind
18 km/h · SW
UV
5.6
Waves
3.4 m
Water quality
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Last updated: Sep 10, 05:00 AM local forecast timeBeachFinder Score: 57/100
Sources: Open-Meteo weather and marine forecasts, OpenStreetMap place context and BeachFinder spot data.
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Updated: Sep 10, 05:00 AM
Water temp
14°C
Air temp
12°C
Feels like
8°C
UV index
5.6
Wind
18 km/h · SW
Gust 32 km/h
Waves
3.4 m
Current
1 km/h · NE
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Weather and marine data: Open-Meteo
Cowrie Beach
Cowrie 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. That distinction matters: the location changes slowly, while marine conditions can change before you arrive. The factual layer is deliberately narrower than a travel brochure. Wikidata’s short description is “beach in Victoria Australia.” The recorded map position is -38.51001, 145.12460, which helps distinguish this beach from similarly named places. The nearby list contains Shelly Beach at about 1 km, Summerland Beach at about 2.9 km and Thorny Beach at about 5.1 km, giving this page a real comparison set rather than a single-place recommendation. Treat the final choice as a live comparison. A visit plan needs clear answers about surf exposure, breaking waves and the latest wind; access hours, route constraints and the walk from transport. Treat older reports as background rather than today’s status. A database entry is not permission to enter the water; current closures and local safety directions remain decisive. Travel time belongs in the decision too: a longer route can make a fresh forecast stale, especially around afternoon wind, storms or rapidly changing swell. Do not convert an amenity listed in stable data into a promise that it is open. Seasonal maintenance and local restrictions need a current source.
About this spot
Cowrie Beach has a distinct role in the BeachFinder dataset: it turns one location in Australia into a comparison point. Stable facts explain the setting, and current readings determine whether the best response is water entry, a shore activity or another beach. The nearby list contains Shelly Beach at about 1 km, Summerland Beach at about 2.9 km and Thorny Beach at about 5.1 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 Cowrie Beach today?
14°C. Marine temperature is shown when forecast coverage is available for this location.
How windy is Cowrie Beach today?
18 km/h · SW. Wind can change comfort and surface conditions, especially on exposed beaches.
What should I check before swimming at Cowrie Beach?
Check official safety flags, lifeguard advice, closures, water-quality advisories, UV, wind, waves and currents before entering the water.
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