6 beaches · 9 ocean pools
Beaches and ocean pools
The walk passes 6 beaches: Bondi, Tamarama, Bronte, Clovelly, Gordons Bay and Coogee. There are 9 ocean pools on or beside it, from Wally Weekes at North Bondi to Wylie's at Coogee. In Beachwatch's latest report, 5 beaches are graded Good for water quality and Coogee is graded Poor.
- Beaches
- 6
- Ocean pools
- 9
- Sea in February
- 23.3°
- Sea in July and August
- 18.0°
Which beaches are on the walk?
North to south, in the order you reach them from North Bondi.
| Beach | From North Bondi | Water quality | Low risk after rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bondi | the start | Good | 73% |
| Tamarama | 2.5 km | Good | 69% |
| Bronte | 2.9 km | Good | 75% |
| Clovelly | 5.0 km | Good | 83% |
| Gordons Bay | 5.9 km | Good | 67% |
| Coogee | 7.0 km | Poor | 58% |
Water quality from each beach's latest State of the Beaches report, samples Jul 2024-Apr 2026. Distances along the path from OpenStreetMap. Source: Beachwatch, NSW Government, CC BY 4.0; OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).
Where are the ocean pools?
Pools cut into the rocks and filled by the sea. They follow the sea's temperature.
- Bondi: Wally Weekes Ocean Pool, Bondi Icebergs
- Bronte: Bronte Baths, the Bogey Hole
- Clovelly: Clovelly ocean pool
- Coogee: Giles Baths, Ross Jones Memorial Pool, McIver's Ladies Baths, Wylie's Baths
Pools tagged on the coast in OpenStreetMap. The Bogey Hole is a rock pool beside Bronte Baths. Source: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).
Is the water clean after rain?
Less so, at every beach. Check today's pollution forecast on the conditions page before you swim.
- Dry weather
- After rain
Show the numbers
| Beach | Grade | Dry weather | After rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bondi | Good | 92% | 73% |
| Tamarama | Good | 95% | 69% |
| Bronte | Good | 95% | 75% |
| Clovelly | Good | 92% | 83% |
| Gordons Bay | Good | 97% | 67% |
| Coogee | Poor | 86% | 58% |
Low risk means within the national guideline for swimming. Source: Beachwatch, NSW Government, CC BY 4.0.
How warm is the sea?
From about 18.0° in winter to 23.3° in February.
- Sea
- Air, daily high
Show the numbers
| Month | Sea | Air high |
|---|---|---|
| January | 22.3° | 26.8° |
| February | 23.3° | 26.3° |
| March | 22.8° | 25.1° |
| April | 22.0° | 22.9° |
| May | 21.0° | 19.8° |
| June | 19.5° | 17.0° |
| July | 18.0° | 17.2° |
| August | 18.0° | 18.3° |
| September | 18.6° | 21.1° |
| October | 19.3° | 22.8° |
| November | 20.0° | 24.0° |
| December | 20.8° | 26.1° |
Monthly averages off Bronte. Sea 2022 to 2025, air 2016 to 2025. Source: Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0.