Is Little Manly Cove good for swimming today?
Little Manly Cove has BeachFinder Score: 82/100. Use this as a planning signal only, then check local flags, lifeguards, closures and current beach conditions.
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Little Manly Cove
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Quick answer: Little Manly Cove today
Little Manly Cove is a BeachFinder spot in AU-E, AU. Today, compare water temperature 18°C, wind 11 km/h · N, uv 4.0, waves 0.8 m, water quality Check official advisories before leaving. BeachFinder Score: 82/100. Always check official flags, closures and lifeguard advice before swimming.
Water temperature
18°C
Wind
11 km/h · N
UV
4.0
Waves
0.8 m
Water quality
Check official advisories
Last updated: Aug 12, 08:15 AM local forecast timeBeachFinder Score: 82/100
Sources: Open-Meteo weather and marine forecasts, OpenStreetMap place context and BeachFinder spot data.
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Updated: Aug 12, 08:15 AM
Water temp
18°C
Air temp
12°C
Feels like
10°C
UV index
4.0
Wind
11 km/h · N
Gust 21 km/h
Waves
0.8 m
Current
0 km/h · SE
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Weather and marine data: Open-Meteo
Little Manly Cove
Little Manly Cove is a verified beach location in Australia. Today’s answer remains conditional: compare the water and weather picture with access information and local safety guidance. Visitors get a sourced identity for the beach and a separate conditions check for the planned arrival window. What do the stable sources establish? Surface information in the mapped record is sand. For background geography, Wikipedia states “Little Manly Beach is situated on the northern shore of Sydney Harbour…” The recorded map position is -33.80661, 151.28663, which helps distinguish this beach from similarly named places. BeachFinder’s position data identifies Collins Beach at about 0.5 km, Quarantine Beach at about 0.9 km and Manly Beach at about 1 km as nearby comparisons, so the trip need not depend on one beach. For a same-day decision, use a short sequence. Before choosing this beach, resolve the current arrival plan, legal access and local signage; what local safety staff and signs say for the planned hour; which documented facilities are actually open on the day. Use the latest timestamp and local authority position for each. Reopen the comparison if arrival is delayed, and let posted restrictions or safety instructions replace the earlier choice. A good decision is specific to the activity. A beach can suit a walk or a short stop while being a poor swimming choice under the same wind, swell or water-quality conditions. Before entering the water, compare what you can see on site with the forecast. If flags, official notices or lifeguard instructions conflict with the app, follow the local authority.
About this spot
Little Manly Cove gives visitors a concrete starting point in Australia: a verified map location, a traceable evidence record and named alternatives. The page avoids declaring one permanent winner; it supports a fresh comparison for the planned hour and activity. BeachFinder’s position data identifies Collins Beach at about 0.5 km, Quarantine Beach at about 0.9 km and Manly Beach at about 1 km as nearby comparisons, so the trip need not depend on one beach.
Updated 7/4/2026
Frequently asked questions
What is the water temperature at Little Manly Cove today?
18°C. Marine temperature is shown when forecast coverage is available for this location.
How windy is Little Manly Cove today?
11 km/h · N. Wind can change comfort and surface conditions, especially on exposed beaches.
What should I check before swimming at Little Manly Cove?
Check official safety flags, lifeguard advice, closures, water-quality advisories, UV, wind, waves and currents before entering the water.
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