Is Red Banks Beach good for swimming today?
Red Banks Beach has BeachFinder Score: 61/100. Use this as a planning signal only, then check local flags, lifeguards, closures and current beach conditions.
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Quick answer: Red Banks Beach today
Red Banks Beach is a BeachFinder spot in AU-S, AU. Today, compare water temperature 17°C, wind 10 km/h · N, uv 8.4, waves 2.7 m, water quality Check official advisories before leaving. BeachFinder Score: 61/100. Always check official flags, closures and lifeguard advice before swimming.
Water temperature
17°C
Wind
10 km/h · N
UV
8.4
Waves
2.7 m
Water quality
Check official advisories
Last updated: Nov 6, 07:15 AM local forecast timeBeachFinder Score: 61/100
Sources: Open-Meteo weather and marine forecasts, OpenStreetMap place context and BeachFinder spot data.
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Updated: Nov 6, 07:15 AM
Water temp
17°C
Air temp
13°C
Feels like
12°C
UV index
8.4
Wind
10 km/h · N
Gust 19 km/h
Waves
2.7 m
Current
1 km/h · E
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Weather and marine data: Open-Meteo
Red Banks Beach
Should you choose Red Banks Beach for a visit in Australia? Treat it as a conditions-led option. Its identity is verified, while water entry depends on current marine and official information. BeachFinder pairs sourced background with a separate live view so readers can see which information may already have changed. The source record is most useful for identity, setting and practical constraints. The verified surface field for this location reads sand. The recorded map position is -34.92134, 135.61841, which helps distinguish this beach from similarly named places. The location comparison places Mary Ellis Wreck Beach at about 12.1 km nearby, giving you a concrete fallback to inspect before departure. The practical test starts with conditions, not rankings. Before choosing this beach, resolve swell timing, wind direction and nearshore wave behaviour. Use the latest timestamp and local authority position for each. After checking the timestamp, compare what you see on arrival with local notices; official restrictions always outrank a saved recommendation. If water entry is uncertain, the page can still support a coastal walk or viewpoint visit without presenting those activities as equivalent to swimming. Choose a comparison radius that fits the real travel window. A better-protected beach is not useful if the route makes the conditions update obsolete.
About this spot
Red Banks 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. The location comparison places Mary Ellis Wreck Beach at about 12.1 km nearby, giving you a concrete fallback to inspect before departure.
Updated 7/4/2026
Frequently asked questions
What is the water temperature at Red Banks Beach today?
17°C. Marine temperature is shown when forecast coverage is available for this location.
How windy is Red Banks Beach today?
10 km/h · N. Wind can change comfort and surface conditions, especially on exposed beaches.
What should I check before swimming at Red Banks Beach?
Check official safety flags, lifeguard advice, closures, water-quality advisories, UV, wind, waves and currents before entering the water.
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