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Bondi Beach, NSW Daily Water Report — September 3, 2026
Today at Bondi Beach, it's a stellar day for diving with a top score of 9.4/10, so grab your gear and make the most of the excellent underwater conditions. The water temperature is a comfortable 17.8°C, and visibility is clear, making it an ideal day to explore beneath the surface. Surfing enthusiasts will find decent waves with a score of 7.4/10. Waves are peaking around 0.64 meters, with the calmest conditions expected around 4 PM. The swell is moderate at 0.48 meters from the southeast, providing some nice sets for those on their boards. Sailing and boating are also favorable today, scoring 8.1 and 8.2 out of 10, respectively. The northwesterly winds are light to moderate, ranging from 5.4 to 10.9 knots, which should make for a smooth ride. Just keep an eye on those gusts, which can reach up to 21 knots. Fishing gets a moderate score of 6.3/10, with the best windows being the solunar major periods between 4:09-6:09 AM and 4:09-6:09 PM. While the air temperature will climb to a pleasant 25.3°C, the wind might make casting a bit challenging. Kayakers can expect a decent day with a score of 6.7/10, thanks to manageable wave heights and no rain in sight. Compared to recent days, today's diving conditions are the best we've seen this week, even slightly improving from yesterday's excellent 9.3/10. Winds have picked up a bit since the calmer days earlier this week, but overall, it's a great day to be out on the water. Looking ahead, the next few days will see increasing wave heights, especially by September 7th when waves could reach up to 1.6 meters. For today, if you're aiming for the best experience, diving is your best bet—it's as close to perfect as it gets.
- Report date
- September 3, 2026
- Report status
- Permanent PM Brain report
- Time basis
- Live
- Top activity
- WINDOW IS OPEN
How the water looked at Bondi Beach, NSW
The conditions record includes 19.3 °C air temperature, 7.9 knot wind, gusts to 20.8 knots, and 1009.9 hPa pressure.
Ocean: NOAA CoastWatch; Tides: unavailable; Marine: Open-Meteo marine forecast; Weather: Open-Meteo forecast and current conditions
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