
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
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Warm and overcast today, with a top of 21°C. Winds are light and northerly, with only a slight chance of rain. Surf is around 1–1.5m with a small SSE swell. Conditions should be cleanest in the morning before winds increase during the afternoon.
- Max
- 21°
- Rain
- 0%
- Wind
- N 10 km/h
- Surf
- 1–1.5m
- Water
- 18°
- Best surf
- Morning
Weather: Open-Meteo · Updated 1:15amSurf: Open-Meteo Marine · Updated 1:15am
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