Is Wamberal Beach good for swimming today?
Wamberal 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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Wamberal Beach
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Quick answer: Wamberal Beach today
Wamberal Beach is a BeachFinder spot in AU-E, AU. Today, compare water temperature 18°C, wind 14 km/h · NW, uv 3.8, waves 1.2 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
14 km/h · NW
UV
3.8
Waves
1.2 m
Water quality
Check official advisories
Last updated: Aug 12, 04:15 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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Live conditions on the site
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Updated: Aug 12, 04:15 AM
Water temp
18°C
Air temp
10°C
Feels like
7°C
UV index
3.8
Wind
14 km/h · NW
Gust 27 km/h
Waves
1.2 m
Current
0 km/h · S
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Weather and marine data: Open-Meteo
Wamberal Beach
Wamberal Beach is mapped and sourced in Australia; today’s suitability is a separate question. Read current conditions and local restrictions before choosing swimming or another coastal activity. This page does not turn a forecast into a lasting description, because the decision data remains time-sensitive. The dossier supports the following stable observations and leaves unknowns visible. The mapped shoreline record lists sand as the surface. The recorded map position is -33.43083, 151.45072, which helps distinguish this beach from similarly named places. BeachFinder’s position data identifies Avoca Beach at about 4.3 km, Maitland Bay at about 11.6 km and Bullimah Beach at about 12.8 km as nearby comparisons, so the trip need not depend on one beach. The go/no-go step belongs close to departure, not the night before. A visit plan needs clear answers about the current swell, wave period and wind effect; the last part of the route and any official parking condition. Treat older reports as background rather than today’s status. If the app and the beach disagree, use the posted warning or authority advice and switch to the shore-based plan. When comparing two beaches, hold the activity constant. A result for surfing cannot automatically answer a family-swimming or accessibility question.
About this spot
Wamberal 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. BeachFinder’s position data identifies Avoca Beach at about 4.3 km, Maitland Bay at about 11.6 km and Bullimah Beach at about 12.8 km as nearby comparisons, so the trip need not depend on one beach.
Updated 7/4/2026
Frequently asked questions
What is the water temperature at Wamberal Beach today?
18°C. Marine temperature is shown when forecast coverage is available for this location.
How windy is Wamberal Beach today?
14 km/h · NW. Wind can change comfort and surface conditions, especially on exposed beaches.
What should I check before swimming at Wamberal Beach?
Check official safety flags, lifeguard advice, closures, water-quality advisories, UV, wind, waves and currents before entering the water.
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