Is Richmond Beach good for swimming today?
Richmond 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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Quick answer: Richmond Beach today
Richmond Beach is a BeachFinder spot in AU-E, AU. Today, compare water temperature 17°C, wind 7 km/h · W, uv 4.3, waves 1.1 m, water quality Check official advisories before leaving. BeachFinder Score: 77/100. Always check official flags, closures and lifeguard advice before swimming.
Water temperature
17°C
Wind
7 km/h · W
UV
4.3
Waves
1.1 m
Water quality
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Last updated: Aug 13, 11:30 PM 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 13, 11:30 PM
Water temp
17°C
Air temp
6°C
Feels like
4°C
UV index
4.3
Wind
7 km/h · W
Gust 12 km/h
Waves
1.1 m
Current
1 km/h · NE
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Weather and marine data: Open-Meteo
Richmond Beach
The record identifies Richmond Beach as a beach in Australia. Consider this location today only when live conditions fit the activity. Before swimming there, confirm wind, waves, currents, water quality, flags and official advice. Sourced location details remain fixed on the page; conditions must come from the latest timestamped data. The factual layer is deliberately narrower than a travel brochure. OpenStreetMap identifies the beach surface as sand. Entity metadata characterizes the location as “beach near South Durras New South Wales Australia.” The recorded map position is -35.69364, 150.29187, which helps distinguish this beach from similarly named places. For a plan B, review Little Oakey Beach at about 0.7 km, Myrtle Beach at about 1.2 km and Oakey Beach at about 1.2 km, all listed in the nearby-beach data for this location. For a same-day decision, use a short sequence. Search demand points to arrival access, current parking restrictions and walking distance; answer them with current data and posted information on the day. After checking the timestamp, compare what you see on arrival with local notices; official restrictions always outrank a saved recommendation. Separate a photo stop from a swimming decision. The shoreline may still be worth visiting when the water-entry evidence points toward a more conservative plan.
About this spot
Richmond 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. For a plan B, review Little Oakey Beach at about 0.7 km, Myrtle Beach at about 1.2 km and Oakey Beach at about 1.2 km, all listed in the nearby-beach data for this location.
Updated 7/4/2026
Frequently asked questions
What is the water temperature at Richmond Beach today?
17°C. Marine temperature is shown when forecast coverage is available for this location.
How windy is Richmond Beach today?
7 km/h · W. Wind can change comfort and surface conditions, especially on exposed beaches.
What should I check before swimming at Richmond Beach?
Check official safety flags, lifeguard advice, closures, water-quality advisories, UV, wind, waves and currents before entering the water.
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