Are Sydney beaches OK to swim?

It's important to check for water quality warnings any time you consider hitting up the beach. Most of the time, the water's just fine for swimming, especially east of the Sydney Harbour Bridge. But it's best to check for any unique warnings that occur, particularly after storms.



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According to the report, all 20 ocean beaches in the region were graded as Very Good or Good in 2021–2022, with Palm Beach, Whale Beach, Avalon Beach, Mona Vale Beach and South Curl Curl Beach rated among the best on the Northern Beaches with a grading of Very Good.

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Bondi Beach is a great place to swim but for those unprepared or unfamiliar it can also be dangerous. Here are some basic tips that should be followed to ensure you stay safe when swimming at Bondi Beach. Always swim between the red and yellow flags.

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Swimming during the day already carries the danger of rips, tides and unexpected changes, but swimming at night carries those risks and more. The lack of vision, the lack of assistance and the added emotional stress of being pulled into darkness places some truly difficult hurdles for swimmers to overcome.

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