Is Wattamolla Beach good for swimming today?
Wattamolla Beach has BeachFinder Score: 73/100. Use this as a planning signal only, then check local flags, lifeguards, closures and current beach conditions.
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Wattamolla Beach
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Quick answer: Wattamolla Beach today
Wattamolla Beach is a BeachFinder spot in AU-E, AU. Today, compare water temperature 18°C, wind 13 km/h · W, uv 3.6, waves 1.2 m, water quality Check official advisories before leaving. BeachFinder Score: 73/100. Always check official flags, closures and lifeguard advice before swimming.
Water temperature
18°C
Wind
13 km/h · W
UV
3.6
Waves
1.2 m
Water quality
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Last updated: Aug 12, 10:45 AM local forecast timeBeachFinder Score: 73/100
Sources: Open-Meteo weather and marine forecasts, OpenStreetMap place context and BeachFinder spot data.
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Updated: Aug 12, 10:45 AM
Water temp
18°C
Air temp
17°C
Feels like
14°C
UV index
3.6
Wind
13 km/h · W
Gust 37 km/h
Waves
1.2 m
Current
0 km/h · SE
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Weather and marine data: Open-Meteo
Wattamolla Beach
Planning a visit to Wattamolla Beach in Australia? The stable record confirms the location, but it does not settle today’s activity. Same-day conditions determine whether swimming, surfing or a shore visit makes sense. The page’s answer remains traceable because durable context and rapidly changing observations are not mixed together. Identity and access context come first in the evidence record. The source dossier records sand at the shoreline. The recorded map position is -34.13751, 151.11696, which helps distinguish this beach from similarly named places. Nearby choices recorded for this page are Marley Beach at about 3.4 km, Garie Beach at about 5.7 km and Horderns Beach at about 6.8 km. Compare water, wind and route details across the set. Turn the stable profile into a current decision before setting out. Visitors most often need to resolve the latest temperature update and suitable equipment; surf exposure, breaking waves and the latest wind; arrival access, current parking restrictions and walking distance. Verify each point for the planned hour rather than relying on an old summary. Reopen the comparison if arrival is delayed, and let posted restrictions or safety instructions replace the earlier choice. A useful comparison uses the same arrival time for every candidate beach; otherwise changing wind or tide can make the side-by-side result misleading.
About this spot
Wattamolla Beach works as a local decision page for Australia. The sourced profile answers where the beach is and what has been documented; the live layer answers whether the intended swim, surf session or shore visit still fits current evidence. Nearby choices recorded for this page are Marley Beach at about 3.4 km, Garie Beach at about 5.7 km and Horderns Beach at about 6.8 km. Compare water, wind and route details across the set.
Updated 7/4/2026
Frequently asked questions
What is the water temperature at Wattamolla Beach today?
18°C. Marine temperature is shown when forecast coverage is available for this location.
How windy is Wattamolla Beach today?
13 km/h · W. Wind can change comfort and surface conditions, especially on exposed beaches.
What should I check before swimming at Wattamolla Beach?
Check official safety flags, lifeguard advice, closures, water-quality advisories, UV, wind, waves and currents before entering the water.
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