Is South Beach good for swimming today?
South Beach has BeachFinder Score: 74/100. Use this as a planning signal only, then check local flags, lifeguards, closures and current beach conditions.
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Quick answer: South Beach today
South Beach is a BeachFinder spot in AU-W, AU. Today, compare water temperature 18°C, wind 10 km/h · E, uv 6.3, waves 0.9 m, water quality Check official advisories before leaving. BeachFinder Score: 74/100. Always check official flags, closures and lifeguard advice before swimming.
Water temperature
18°C
Wind
10 km/h · E
UV
6.3
Waves
0.9 m
Water quality
Check official advisories
Last updated: Sep 9, 11:45 PM local forecast timeBeachFinder Score: 74/100
Sources: Open-Meteo weather and marine forecasts, OpenStreetMap place context and BeachFinder spot data.
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Updated: Sep 9, 11:45 PM
Water temp
18°C
Air temp
14°C
Feels like
12°C
UV index
6.3
Wind
10 km/h · E
Gust 19 km/h
Waves
0.9 m
Current
0 km/h · W
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Weather and marine data: Open-Meteo
South Beach
South 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. Sourced location details remain fixed on the page; conditions must come from the latest timestamped data. Verified details provide the baseline for a visit without predicting today’s sea. OpenStreetMap identifies the beach surface as sand. Wikipedia supplies this concise setting note: “South Beach railway station was a railway station on the Transperth network…” The recorded map position is -32.07621, 115.75096, which helps distinguish this beach from similarly named places. BeachFinder’s position data identifies Bathers Beach at about 2.2 km, Leighton Beach at about 5.3 km and Bicton Baths at about 5.9 km as nearby comparisons, so the trip need not depend on one beach. Make the day plan only after comparing the live and official layers. Visitors most often need to resolve water comfort at the arrival hour and exposure time; whether stable amenity records match what is operating. Verify each point for the planned hour rather than relying on an old summary. A database entry is not permission to enter the water; current closures and local safety directions remain decisive. 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. When the group has mixed abilities, decide for the least confident swimmer and keep the shore-based alternative clear before anyone enters the water.
About this spot
For South 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. BeachFinder’s position data identifies Bathers Beach at about 2.2 km, Leighton Beach at about 5.3 km and Bicton Baths at about 5.9 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 South Beach today?
18°C. Marine temperature is shown when forecast coverage is available for this location.
How windy is South Beach today?
10 km/h · E. Wind can change comfort and surface conditions, especially on exposed beaches.
What should I check before swimming at South Beach?
Check official safety flags, lifeguard advice, closures, water-quality advisories, UV, wind, waves and currents before entering the water.
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