Is Maroubra Beach good for swimming today?
Maroubra 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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Maroubra Beach
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Quick answer: Maroubra Beach today
Maroubra Beach is a BeachFinder spot in AU-E, AU. Today, compare water temperature 18°C, wind 5 km/h · NW, uv 4.4, waves 1.2 m, water quality Check official advisories before leaving. BeachFinder Score: 77/100. Always check official flags, closures and lifeguard advice before swimming.
Water temperature
18°C
Wind
5 km/h · NW
UV
4.4
Waves
1.2 m
Water quality
Check official advisories
Last updated: Aug 12, 07:00 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 12, 07:00 AM
Water temp
18°C
Air temp
10°C
Feels like
9°C
UV index
4.4
Wind
5 km/h · NW
Gust 14 km/h
Waves
1.2 m
Current
0 km/h · SE
Parking
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Weather and marine data: Open-Meteo
Maroubra Beach
The evidence confirms Maroubra 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. Sourced location details remain fixed on the page; conditions must come from the latest timestamped data. The source record is most useful for identity, setting and practical constraints. For underfoot planning, the verified map data records sand. For map identity, the linked Wikidata note says “beach in Sydney Australia.” The recorded map position is -33.94966, 151.25783, which helps distinguish this beach from similarly named places. The nearby list contains Malabar Beach at about 1.7 km, Coogee Beach at about 3.2 km and Clovelly Beach at about 4.1 km, giving this page a real comparison set rather than a single-place recommendation. Treat the final choice as a live comparison. Before choosing this beach, resolve water temperature, air contrast and session length; swell timing, wind direction and nearshore wave behaviour; the last part of the route and any official parking condition. Use the latest timestamp and local authority position for each. The last check happens on site: read the water, the signs and the official position before deciding on the activity. Record which factor made the decision: water, wind, waves, current, UV, quality notice or access. That keeps the comparison clear instead of relying on a vague score.
About this spot
For Maroubra Beach, the editorial task is to connect durable geography with an arrival-time decision. Its position in Australia stays useful from one visit to the next, while water, wind, UV and restrictions require a new check. The nearby list contains Malabar Beach at about 1.7 km, Coogee Beach at about 3.2 km and Clovelly Beach at about 4.1 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 Maroubra Beach today?
18°C. Marine temperature is shown when forecast coverage is available for this location.
How windy is Maroubra Beach today?
5 km/h · NW. Wind can change comfort and surface conditions, especially on exposed beaches.
What should I check before swimming at Maroubra Beach?
Check official safety flags, lifeguard advice, closures, water-quality advisories, UV, wind, waves and currents before entering the water.
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