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Bethells Lagoon

Current Water Quality

Swimming not advised

This location is unsuitable for swimming. Results of water quality samples taken here frequently fail to meet national guidelines.

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Beach not lifeguarded

If someone in the water is in trouble:

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Forecast

Water and weather

Water temp: Unavailable

Low Risk

High Risk

Wastewater overflow

ThuNow
17.4°CCloudy
NNE9km/h
Thu11am
17.3°CCloudy
NNE7km/h
Thu1pm
17.3°CCloudy
NE6km/h
Thu3pm
17.1°CCloudy
NE7km/h
Thu5pm
15.9°CShowers
NNE9km/h
Thu7pm
17.8°CCloudy
NNE11km/h
Thu9pm
20.1°CShowers
NNE11km/h
Fri5am
19.1°CCloudy
WSW3km/h
Fri7am
18.1°CStorm
NE1km/h
Fri9am
17.9°CCloudy
WSW2km/h
Fri11am
18.1°CCloudy
NE8km/h
Fri1pm
17.9°CCloudy
NNE15km/h
Fri3pm
17.5°CStorm
NNE15km/h
Fri5pm
17.3°CCloudy
NNE4km/h
Fri7pm
18.2°CShowers
ENE8km/h
Fri9pm
20.6°CCloudy
NNE13km/h
Sat5am
18.3°CShowers
WNW19km/h
Sat7am
16.6°CCloudy
NW19km/h
Sat9am
16°CCloudy
NW18km/h
Sat11am
15.3°CShowers
NW19km/h
Sat1pm
15.3°CCloudy
NW16km/h
Sat3pm
15.1°CRain
NW13km/h
Sat5pm
15.5°CCloudy
WNW13km/h
Sat7pm
16.7°CCloudy
WNW13km/h
Sat9pm
18.7°CShowers
WNW18km/h

Tide

Currently outgoing

Thu

12:56pm

Low

0.72m

Thu

7:06pm

High

2.85m

Fri

1:15am

Low

0.67m

Fri

7:28am

High

2.97m

Fri

1:42pm

Low

0.61m

Fri

7:52pm

High

2.95m

Sat

1:59am

Low

0.62m

Sat

8:10am

High

3.03m

Sat

2:22pm

Low

0.53m

Sat

8:33pm

High

3.01m

Sun

2:40am

Low

0.59m

Sun

8:48am

High

3.06m

Beach Info

After rain the water quality in the lagoon is often poor so swimming here is not advised.

The lagoon at Bethells beach changes with each tide and rainfall in the surrounding hills. Often it can contain submerged debris. Murky shallow water and soft sand and mud. Hot sand on the access track can burn your feet and those of your dog. Take care and wear footwear until you get to the wet sand. The lagoon can be deep in the middle and contain submerged rocks. Keep children at arm's length as there is a steep drop from the path at high tide into the lagoon. There are small caves closer to the beach that are fun to explore by crossing the lagoon. Typically the lagoon has minimal water flow but it can be strong after rain.

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Hazards

Deep water

Quicksand

Sewage effluent outfall

Shallow water

Submerged objects

Sudden drop in water depth

Supervise children at all times

Facilities

Toilet block

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