Is Cable Beach good for swimming today?
Cable Beach has BeachFinder Score: 86/100. Use this as a planning signal only, then check local flags, lifeguards, closures and current beach conditions.
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Quick answer: Cable Beach today
Cable Beach is a BeachFinder spot in AU, AU. Today, compare water temperature 23°C, wind 14 km/h · W, uv 6.8, waves 0.5 m, water quality Check official advisories before leaving. BeachFinder Score: 86/100. Always check official flags, closures and lifeguard advice before swimming.
Water temperature
23°C
Wind
14 km/h · W
UV
6.8
Waves
0.5 m
Water quality
Check official advisories
Last updated: Aug 10, 06:30 PM local forecast timeBeachFinder Score: 86/100
Sources: Open-Meteo weather and marine forecasts, OpenStreetMap place context and BeachFinder spot data.
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Updated: Aug 10, 06:30 PM
Water temp
23°C
Air temp
24°C
Feels like
24°C
UV index
6.8
Wind
14 km/h · W
Gust 18 km/h
Waves
0.5 m
Current
1 km/h · E
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Weather and marine data: Open-Meteo
Cable Beach
The record identifies Cable 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. This page does not turn a forecast into a lasting description, because the decision data remains time-sensitive. Identity and access context come first in the evidence record. The linked place article describes the setting as “Cable Beach is a 22 km stretch of white sand beach…” The recorded map position is -17.95130, 122.20200, which helps distinguish this beach from similarly named places. No local fallback is stored with the record; use BeachFinder’s map to build one before departure. Make the day plan only after comparing the live and official layers. For the intended visit time, review water comfort, wind, waves and currents before checking UV and posted restrictions. If the app and the beach disagree, use the posted warning or authority advice and switch to the shore-based plan. A conditions screenshot ages quickly. Reopen the live page before departure instead of relying on an image or recommendation saved earlier in the day. Check whether everyone in the group can use the documented access. Surface, gradient and the last few metres often matter more than the map pin. Water-quality information deserves its own timestamp. Weather, waves and a clear-looking surface do not prove that an advisory has ended.
About this spot
Cable 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. No local fallback is stored with the record; use BeachFinder’s map to build one before departure. That evidence gives Cable Beach a more specific planning role than a generic destination list can provide.
Updated 7/10/2026
Frequently asked questions
What is the water temperature at Cable Beach today?
23°C. Marine temperature is shown when forecast coverage is available for this location.
How windy is Cable Beach today?
14 km/h · W. Wind can change comfort and surface conditions, especially on exposed beaches.
What should I check before swimming at Cable Beach?
Check official safety flags, lifeguard advice, closures, water-quality advisories, UV, wind, waves and currents before entering the water.
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