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Beach Weather Today in Sydney Harbor

Today the maximum temperature will be 14° which is a little too chilly for sunbathing. Today the water temperature will be 17° which is cool for swimming, shorty wetsuit may help you extend your time in the water.

Today will have 1.0mm of very light rain. Expect sunny spells but some cloudy periods with an average cloud cover of 60%.

The winds will be side shore and moderate at 19kmh from the North-Northwest. The moderate winds will keep the temperatures feeling cooler.

Sydney Harbor faces East and sunset will be over the land behind the beach at 05:12 PM. Unfortunately there are chances that 75% cloud cover may make the sunset not viewable.

For Beach Weather for the next next 7 days, wind and wave conditions and tide and the next 14 days weather use the tabs below.

Beach Weather This Weekend in Sydney Harbor

This weekend the average maximum daily temperatures will be 14° which is too cold for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 17° which is cool for swimming, shorty wetsuit may help you extend your time in the water.

There will be 1 day of very light rain. Saturday will have 1.0mm of rain and Sunday will be dry. Expect lots of sunshine and clear skies with an average cloud cover of 33%.

SYDNEY HARBOR - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Sat 27th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12° 11° 11° 12° 14° 15° 14° 13°
0% 86% 100% 88% 83% 32% 75% 21%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.9mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
Sun 28th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12° 10° 11° 14° 14° 10° 10°
6% 12% 3% 0% 0% 7% 9% 7%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
Mon 29th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 13° 14° 13° 11°
4% 88% 3% 0% 52% 43% 100% 100%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.2mm 0.3mm
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
Tue 30th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 10° 13° 14° 12° 11°
75% 88% 14% 22% 7% 20% 13% 11%
0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
Wed 31st July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 14° 14° 13° 11°
14% 22% 29% 19% 15% 65% 30% 29%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
Thu 1st August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 14° 15° 14° 12°
37% 43% 65% 33% 55% 55% 61% 45%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
Fri 2nd August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 12° 15° 15° 14° 12°
26% 30% 23% 13% 12% 16% 56% 72%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
Sat 27th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
8
kmh
5
kmh
9
kmh
12
kmh
19
kmh
19
kmh
17
kmh
18
kmh
0.7m
0.6m
0.6m
0.6m
0.8m
0.7m
0.8m
0.6m
7.5s 7.3s 7.0s 6.9s 6.8s 6.7s 6.6s 4.2s
Sun 28th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
20
kmh
21
kmh
33
kmh
43
kmh
42
kmh
39
kmh
40
kmh
39
kmh
0.7m
1.2m
1.4m
1.8m
1.7m
1.7m
1.5m
1.7m
6.4s 6.3s 6.3s 6.4s 8.3s 7.8s 7.9s 8.5s
Mon 29th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
36
kmh
39
kmh
37
kmh
34
kmh
35
kmh
39
kmh
54
kmh
51
kmh
1.5m
1.4m
1.5m
1.4m
2.0m
2.4m
2.4m
2.3m
8.8s 10.4s 11.1s 11.7s 12.1s 12.2s 12.2s 12.2s
Tue 30th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
44
kmh
39
kmh
35
kmh
35
kmh
35
kmh
37
kmh
39
kmh
33
kmh
1.5m
1.5m
1.4m
1.3m
1.5m
1.8m
2.0m
1.7m
12.2s 11.7s 11.6s 11.7s 11.5s 12.0s 12.1s 11.8s
Wed 31st July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
29
kmh
29
kmh
30
kmh
30
kmh
31
kmh
33
kmh
35
kmh
28
kmh
1.2m
1.0m
1.0m
0.9m
0.8m
0.6m
0.6m
0.7m
12.0s 12.2s 12.4s 12.5s 10.6s 11.8s 12.3s 12.1s
Thu 1st August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
26
kmh
24
kmh
23
kmh
22
kmh
24
kmh
30
kmh
30
kmh
30
kmh
0.8m
0.8m
0.7m
0.7m
0.6m
0.6m
0.6m
0.6m
12.0s 11.8s 11.8s 12.0s 12.1s 12.2s 12.2s 12.0s
Fri 2nd August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
25
kmh
24
kmh
24
kmh
24
kmh
26
kmh
25
kmh
26
kmh
23
kmh
0.6m
0.6m
0.6m
0.5m
0.3m
0.2m
0.3m
0.5m
11.8s 11.6s 11.7s 11.9s 11.8s 11.6s 11.6s 11.6s
Sat 27th July
12:08 AM 6:37 AM 1:02 PM 7:10 PM
1.50 0.40 1.40 0.60
Sun 28th July
1:15 AM 7:38 AM 2:14 PM 8:41 PM
1.30 0.50 1.40 0.60
Mon 29th July
2:37 AM 8:48 AM 3:32 PM 10:16 PM
1.20 0.50 1.50 0.50
Tue 30th July
4:10 AM 10:02 AM 4:45 PM 11:37 PM
1.20 0.60 1.60 0.50
Wed 31st July
5:34 AM 11:10 AM 5:48 PM
1.20 0.60 1.60
Thu 1st August
12:39 AM 6:39 AM 12:08 PM 6:40 PM
0.40 1.20 0.50 1.70
Fri 2nd August
1:30 AM 7:31 AM 12:58 PM 7:25 PM
0.30 1.20 0.50 1.80
Sat 27th July
16°
1.0mm
16kmh NNW
60%
Sun 28th July
14°
0.0mm
35kmh WSW
5%
Mon 29th July
14°
0.5mm
27kmh SW
48%
Tue 30th July
14°
0.1mm
25kmh SSW
31%
Wed 31st July
15°
0.0mm
23kmh SSW
27%
Thu 1st August
15°
0.0mm
19kmh SW
49%
Fri 2nd August
15°
0.1mm
19kmh SSW
31%
Sat 3rd August
17°
0.1mm
5kmh SSW
17%
Sun 4th August
17°
0.0mm
7kmh WNW
14%
Mon 5th August
15°
2.3mm
5kmh WSW
77%
Tue 6th August
14°
1.2mm
23kmh SSW
46%
Wed 7th August
15°
0.0mm
7kmh S
32%
Thu 8th August
16°
0.3mm
12kmh NE
15%
Fri 9th August
16°
0.4mm
6kmh SSE
48%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 15° which is a little too chilly for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 17° which is cool for swimming, shorty wetsuit may help you extend your time in the water. There will be 9 days of very light rain with an average of 0.7mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 36%.

If you are sailing, windsurfing, fishing, surfing etc. in Sydney Harbor don't forget to check the tide and wind and wave conditions

Taking a Holiday at Sydney Harbor, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

A holiday at a beach in Sydney Harbor, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia is an incredible experience that offers breathtaking views of the iconic harbor and its surrounding areas. With a wide range of beach types to explore and numerous activities to enjoy, you'll be sure to have an unforgettable time.

Beach Type

Sydney Harbor is home to various beach types. The most popular beaches, such as Bondi Beach and Manly Beach, are known for their powdery white sand that's perfect for sunbathing and relaxing. You can also find some beaches with yellow or coarse sand, such as Balmoral Beach and Clontarf Reserve.

For snorkeling and diving enthusiasts, head over to the rocky shores around Shelly Beach or Clovelly Beach. These beaches are teeming with marine life due to the presence of rocks and reefs that attract fish species.

Beach Activities

As one of the most iconic destinations in Australia, Sydney Harbor offers a plethora of beach activities catering to different interests. Some popular activities include:

  1. Surfing: Bondi Beach is famous for its consistent surf breaks that cater to both beginners and experienced surfers.
  2. Snorkeling/Diving: Shelly Beach and Clovelly Beach provide excellent snorkeling and diving opportunities thanks to their rocky shores.
  3. Swimming: Head over to Manly's Fairy Bower pool or Bronte Baths for a refreshing dip in the ocean pools.
  4. Paddleboarding/Kayaking: Explore Sydney Harbor's calm waters by paddleboarding or kayaking around Rose Bay or Watsons Bay.
  5. Coastal Walks: Take in the stunning coastal views by walking along the famous Bondi-to-Coogee coastal walk or Manly-to-Spit Bridge scenic walk.

Accommodations

There are numerous accommodations available near Sydney Harbor beaches ranging from luxury hotels to budget-friendly options. Some popular beachfront hotels and resorts include:

  1. QT Bondi: A stylish hotel located just a short walk from Bondi Beach.
  2. Novotel Sydney Manly Pacific: This contemporary hotel overlooks the picturesque Manly Beach.
  3. Ripples Milsons Point: A boutique hotel offering stunning views of the harbor, situated near Luna Park.

Areas to Stay In

When choosing where to stay in Sydney, consider these popular areas:

  1. Bondi: Home to the famous Bondi Beach, this area is perfect for beach aficionados and those looking for a vibrant atmosphere.
  2. Manly: This laid-back beach suburb offers a more relaxed vibe and easy access to both harbor and ocean beaches.
  3. Circular Quay/The Rocks: Stay close to iconic attractions like the Sydney Opera House and Harbor Bridge while still having easy access to nearby beaches via ferry.

Beach Amenities

Sydney Harbor beaches offer a variety of amenities for visitors' convenience, including:

  1. Lifeguard services at most popular beaches
  2. Public restrooms and changing facilities
  3. Picnic areas and BBQ facilities
  4. Beachside cafes and restaurants
  5. Nearby parking or public transport access

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