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Beach Weather Today in Sydney Harbor

Today the maximum temperature will be 24° which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing. Today the water temperature will be 20° which is comfortable for swimming though some may prefer warmer water.

Today will have 1.9mm of very light rain. Expect sunny spells but some cloudy periods with an average cloud cover of 65%.

The winds will be cross-on shore and moderate at 17kmh from the North. The moderate winds will keep the temperatures feeling fresher. The moderate onshore winds may make conditions a little more choppy for swimming.

Sydney Harbor faces East and sunset will be over the land behind the beach at 07:56 PM. Unfortunately there are chances that 68% 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 24° which is warm and pleasant for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 19° which is comfortable for swimming though some may prefer warmer water.

There will be 2 days of very light rain with an average of 1.1mm rain on those days. Saturday will have 1.9mm of rain and Sunday will have 0.3mm of rain. Expect sunny spells but some cloudy periods with an average cloud cover of 66%.

SYDNEY HARBOR - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Sat 7th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
21° 21° 22° 25° 26° 30° 26° 23°
77% 85% 75% 76% 57% 71% 68% 17%
0.0mm 0.4mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.5mm 1.0mm 0.0mm
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
Sun 8th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
22° 21° 21° 24° 22° 20° 19° 19°
11% 17% 50% 90% 99% 100% 84% 94%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.2mm
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
Mon 9th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18° 18° 19° 20° 21° 21° 20° 19°
85% 88% 97% 90% 88% 89% 90% 100%
0.2mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
Tue 10th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
19° 19° 20° 23° 24° 23° 22° 21°
83% 84% 74% 80% 0% 12% 60% 81%
0.0mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.5mm
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
Wed 11th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
20° 20° 20° 21° 22° 22° 21° 20°
57% 69% 85% 50% 71% 45% 80% 89%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
20°
20°
Thu 12th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
20° 20° 20° 22° 23° 23° 22° 21°
91% 92% 54% 47% 22% 4% 20% 61%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
Fri 13th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
21° 20° 21° 26° 26° 24° 23° 21°
80% 80% 54% 19% 13% 13% 52% 91%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
Sat 7th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17
kmh
9
kmh
6
kmh
15
kmh
10
kmh
17
kmh
15
kmh
17
kmh
0.4m
0.3m
0.7m
1.1m
1.1m
1.3m
0.8m
0.6m
6.0s 6.4s 6.8s 6.8s 6.8s 6.8s 9.0s 9.0s
Sun 8th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
9
kmh
15
kmh
15
kmh
14
kmh
30
kmh
28
kmh
22
kmh
17
kmh
0.2m
0.3m
1.0m
1.0m
1.5m
1.5m
1.2m
0.5m
8.9s 8.8s 8.7s 8.6s 8.5s 8.5s 8.5s 9.4s
Mon 9th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17
kmh
14
kmh
11
kmh
12
kmh
14
kmh
23
kmh
24
kmh
20
kmh
0.6m
0.5m
0.4m
0.4m
0.4m
1.3m
0.6m
0.6m
9.6s 9.4s 9.0s 8.5s 8.1s 7.4s 10.0s 9.6s
Tue 10th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16
kmh
12
kmh
10
kmh
12
kmh
18
kmh
28
kmh
23
kmh
1
kmh
0.6m
0.4m
1.0m
1.0m
1.0m
1.2m
0.9m
0.9m
9.4s 9.3s 9.7s 9.5s 6.7s 9.0s 8.8s 6.4s
Wed 11th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10
kmh
22
kmh
26
kmh
22
kmh
20
kmh
22
kmh
18
kmh
14
kmh
1.0m
1.0m
0.9m
0.8m
1.0m
0.9m
0.8m
0.7m
6.3s 6.1s 6.0s 5.9s 6.4s 6.2s 6.1s 5.9s
Thu 12th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10
kmh
6
kmh
4
kmh
9
kmh
20
kmh
29
kmh
29
kmh
23
kmh
0.7m
0.6m
0.6m
0.6m
0.7m
1.0m
0.9m
0.9m
5.7s 6.9s 7.8s 8.1s 8.0s 7.9s 8.0s 5.8s
Fri 13th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
19
kmh
15
kmh
11
kmh
10
kmh
23
kmh
29
kmh
28
kmh
23
kmh
0.8m
0.8m
0.8m
0.7m
0.9m
1.0m
1.0m
0.9m
4.8s 4.9s 5.0s 13.0s 16.5s 14.3s 13.0s 12.8s
Sat 7th December
12:56 AM 6:30 AM 1:02 PM 7:51 PM
1.20 0.50 1.60 0.30
Sun 8th December
1:59 AM 7:38 AM 2:03 PM 8:50 PM
1.20 0.50 1.50 0.40
Mon 9th December
3:09 AM 9:00 AM 3:14 PM 9:55 PM
1.20 0.60 1.40 0.40
Tue 10th December
4:23 AM 10:30 AM 4:34 PM 11:00 PM
1.30 0.60 1.30 0.40
Wed 11th December
5:34 AM 11:56 AM 5:54 PM
1.40 0.50 1.20
Thu 12th December
12:03 AM 6:38 AM 1:10 PM 7:07 PM
0.40 1.50 0.40 1.20
Fri 13th December
1:01 AM 7:35 AM 2:14 PM 8:12 PM
0.40 1.60 0.30 1.20
Sat 7th December
30°
1.9mm
5kmh N
65%
Sun 8th December
24°
0.3mm
26kmh SSE
68%
Mon 9th December
21°
0.3mm
14kmh ENE
90%
Tue 10th December
24°
0.7mm
17kmh ENE
59%
Wed 11th December
23°
0.0mm
18kmh SSE
68%
Thu 12th December
24°
0.0mm
19kmh ENE
48%
Fri 13th December
28°
0.0mm
21kmh NE
50%
Sat 14th December
23°
0.3mm
18kmh SSE
70%
Sun 15th December
24°
0.2mm
16kmh SSE
52%
Mon 16th December
25°
0.0mm
14kmh E
33%
Tue 17th December
25°
0.0mm
12kmh E
49%
Wed 18th December
20°
0.7mm
40kmh S
96%
Thu 19th December
21°
0.7mm
39kmh S
100%
Fri 20th December
23°
1.7mm
18kmh SSE
82%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 24° which is warm and pleasant for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 19° which is comfortable for swimming though some may prefer warmer water. There will be 9 days of very light rain with an average of 0.8mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 66%.

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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