Weather
Bondi Beach weather & the best time to visit
Bondi is good year-round, but it's a very different beach in January than in July. Here's what the weather actually does through the year, how warm the water gets, and when we'd tell a friend to come.
Today in Bondi
12°CMostly sunny
Mild and light drizzle today, with a top of 16°C. Winds are moderate and southwesterly, with showers likely. Surf is around 1.5–2m with a small-to-moderate S short-period windswell. Conditions should be cleanest in the morning before winds increase during the afternoon. Larger surf and strong currents are possible today. Check local beach warnings and swim between the flags.
- Max
- 16°
- Rain
- 92%
- Wind
- SW 15 km/h
- Surf
- 1.5–2m
- Water
- 20°
- Best surf
- Morning
Weather: Open-Meteo · Updated 2:00amSurf: Open-Meteo Marine · Updated 2:00am
Always check current beach conditions and swim between the red and yellow flags - beach safety info.
When to visit
Season by season, and the trade-offs of each.
Water & temperature
How warm it gets, and when you'll want a wetsuit.
Sea temperatures month by month
Bondi Beach water temperature month by month - when the sea is warmest, when you'll want a wetsuit, and where to check today's actual reading.
Average temperatures at Bondi Beach
What the temperature is really like at Bondi through the year - air and sea, season by season - so you know what to pack and when to swim.
Rain, winter & golden hour
Making the most of Bondi when the sun isn't blazing.
Rain or Shine: 7 Must-Do Indoor Activities in Bondi Beach on a Rainy Day
Rain or shine - 7 must-do indoor activities in Bondi on a rainy day, from art and wellness to long lunches and shopping.
Bondi winter magic
Why Bondi is at its best in winter - quieter sand, whale season out the back and the locals’ favourite months. A local’s guide to Bondi’s winter magic.
The best sunrise & sunset spots
Where and when to catch sunrise at Bondi Beach - the best vantage points, roughly what time the sun rises each season, and photography tips for the shot, from a local.
Picked your season?
Whatever the forecast, there is a good day to be had at Bondi - start planning.
Things to do in any weather