The Eastern Brief

Monday 9 November, updated 5:30am

Bondi to Coogee today

Big surf, a fresh breeze, 18° in the air.

Today's pick

Bondi

Big surf today, around 2 m, and Bondi has the cleanest water. Swim only between the flags and check with the lifeguards first.

When to go

Light winds from 6am to 10am.

5am: 13 km/h SW6am: 12 km/h W7am: 13 km/h SW8am: 11 km/h SW9am: 14 km/h SW10am: 20 km/h S11am: 22 km/h Smidday: 23 km/h S1pm: 24 km/h S2pm: 24 km/h S3pm: 23 km/h S4pm: 24 km/h S5pm: 24 km/h S6pm: 21 km/h S7pm: 17 km/h S6am9ammidday3pm6pm
05:48Sunrise
19:30Sunset
19.8°Sea at Bondi

UV is very high from midday to 4pm. Cover up and slip on sunscreen.

Visiting Bondi?Take the free audio walk to Coogee Twelve stories play as you reach each spot, from a lost amusement park to two Olympic champions. Free, no app. Start the walk

Beach by beach, north to south

  1. Bondi

    Clean

    Beachwatch says pollution is unlikely.

    2mWaves
    20km/hWind SW
    19.8°Sea
    9UV
    See it live (Swellnet cam)

  2. Tamarama

    Avoid

    Beachwatch says pollution is likely. Best to stay out of the water today.

    2mWaves
    20km/hWind SW
    19.8°Sea
    9UV

  3. Bronte

    Avoid

    Beachwatch says pollution is likely. Best to stay out of the water today.

    2mWaves
    20km/hWind SW
    19.8°Sea
    9UV

  4. Clovelly

    Take care

    Beachwatch says pollution is possible. Take care, especially after rain.

    2mWaves
    20km/hWind SW
    19.8°Sea
    9UV
    See it live (Randwick Council cam)

  5. Coogee

    Take care

    Beachwatch says pollution is possible. Take care, especially after rain.

    2.4mWaves
    20km/hWind SW
    19.8°Sea
    9UV
    See it live (Randwick Council cam)
Swim between the flagsNo flags means no swim.
Always swim between the red and yellow flags. Check conditions with the lifeguards on the day. How to spot a rip · Beachsafe

Ocean pools today

Big seas today: pools often close when waves wash over the walls, so check at the gate before you go. Ocean pools guide

Out there now

What beachgoers are reporting today. Not checked by us, so treat it as a tip.

No reports yet today.

In season

Whale season: mothers and calves heading south

In October and November, mothers and calves swim back south. They tend to travel slower and stay closer to the shore, so the clifftops are a great place to look.

Whale-watching cruises

Sculpture by the Sea

The free outdoor sculpture exhibition usually runs along the coastal walk from Bondi to Tamarama in late October and early November. Weekdays are quieter.

Exhibition dates

Did you know?

Bronte Baths was built in 1887, making it one of the oldest ocean pools on this coast.

Hear the full story on the audio walk

On this week

See the full events calendar

Local guides

Ocean pools from Bondi to CoogeeEight sea pools, which are free, and which are closed for cleaning today.Snorkelling at Clovelly and Gordons BaySydney's only underwater nature trail, and the friendly blue gropers.Bondi to Coogee with kidsShallow pools, calm water, picnic parks, and an audio walk with kids' challenges.Where to swim when the surf is bigThe calmer options when Bondi is pumping.
The weekend briefEvery Thursday: the beach outlook and the best things on in the Eastern Suburbs. Bondi to Coogee audio walkTwelve stories that play as you walk. Free, in your browser.