Is Parsons Beach good for swimming today?
Parsons Beach has BeachFinder Score: 65/100. Use this as a planning signal only, then check local flags, lifeguards, closures and current beach conditions.
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Quick answer: Parsons Beach today
Parsons Beach is a BeachFinder spot in AU-S, AU. Today, compare water temperature 14°C, wind 6 km/h · NW, uv 6.2, waves 1.5 m, water quality Check official advisories before leaving. BeachFinder Score: 65/100. Always check official flags, closures and lifeguard advice before swimming.
Water temperature
14°C
Wind
6 km/h · NW
UV
6.2
Waves
1.5 m
Water quality
Check official advisories
Last updated: Sep 12, 06:45 AM local forecast timeBeachFinder Score: 65/100
Sources: Open-Meteo weather and marine forecasts, OpenStreetMap place context and BeachFinder spot data.
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Updated: Sep 12, 06:45 AM
Water temp
14°C
Air temp
8°C
Feels like
6°C
UV index
6.2
Wind
6 km/h · NW
Gust 12 km/h
Waves
1.5 m
Current
1 km/h · E
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Weather and marine data: Open-Meteo
Parsons Beach
Parsons 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. The page therefore keeps current conditions in the live layer and stable geography in the editorial record. The factual layer is deliberately narrower than a travel brochure. The verified surface field for this location reads sand. The structured entity description for this point is “beach near Victor Harbour South Australia.” The recorded map position is -35.63111, 138.46898, which helps distinguish this beach from similarly named places. The nearby list contains Waitpinga Beach at about 2.8 km, Ballaparudda Beach at about 6.2 km and Callawonga Beach at about 7.5 km, giving this page a real comparison set rather than a single-place recommendation. The final check should match the intended activity and arrival time. A visit plan needs clear answers about current water temperature and expected time in the water; the live surf picture rather than a seasonal label; arrival access, current parking restrictions and walking distance. Treat older reports as background rather than today’s status. On arrival, replace assumptions with observed flags, access signs and instructions from the people managing the site.
About this spot
Parsons Beach stands out in this dataset because its identity can be tied to a specific map point in Australia and compared with named alternatives rather than described as an anonymous stretch of coast. The nearby list contains Waitpinga Beach at about 2.8 km, Ballaparudda Beach at about 6.2 km and Callawonga Beach at about 7.5 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 Parsons Beach today?
14°C. Marine temperature is shown when forecast coverage is available for this location.
How windy is Parsons Beach today?
6 km/h · NW. Wind can change comfort and surface conditions, especially on exposed beaches.
What should I check before swimming at Parsons Beach?
Check official safety flags, lifeguard advice, closures, water-quality advisories, UV, wind, waves and currents before entering the water.
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