Water Temperature at Manly Beach End of October?

We are planning on spending a day in Manly at the end of October.

Had two questions about Manly Beach.

One was a question about the water temperature. Being the end of Australia's winter, I was thinking the water might be a bit chilly for swimming so thought I'd ask here.

The other question was about bathhouses or changing rooms. Are there any on Manly Beach? Or perhaps public toilets that could be used for changing?

Thanks!

We are planning on spending a day in Manly at the end of October.

 

Had two questions about Manly Beach.

 

One was a question about the water temperature. Being the end of Australia's winter, I was thinking the water might be a bit chilly for swimming so thought I'd ask here.

 

The other question was about bathhouses or changing rooms. Are there any on Manly Beach? Or perhaps public toilets that could be used for changing?

 

Thanks!

Around 20c, 66F.

Yep there’ll be somewhere to change.

Around 20c, 66F.

Yep there’ll be somewhere to change.

Public toilets on the beach often have separate change rooms.

Good to know about the changing rooms but

66 F. YIKES! That's cold

Maybe I'll just put my feet in the water :D

Good to know about the changing rooms but

 

66 F. YIKES! That's cold

 

Maybe I'll just put my feet in the water :D

Scaredycat! That's what we call people frightened of a little cold water. You'll find the temps in October invigorating, refreshing and absolutely worthwhile. Go for it Diane. You only live once.

Scaredycat! That's what we call people frightened of a little cold water. You'll find the temps in October invigorating, refreshing and absolutely worthwhile. Go for it Diane. You only live once.

Now you've got me thinking about it. :D

I had the opportunity to go swimming in Antarctica. I decided I'd just wade around up to my calves. Pulled off my boots and wool socks, rolled up my pants, and went in.

I admit that to this day I regret not coming ashore in my bathing suit and diving in.

Now you've got me thinking about it. :D

I had the opportunity to go swimming in Antarctica. I decided I'd just wade around up to my calves. Pulled off my boots and wool socks, rolled up my pants, and went in.

I admit that to this day I regret not coming ashore in my bathing suit and diving in.

I understand your regret. Those who decided to brave the cold Antarctica ocean looked exhilarated from the unique experience, which will stay with them for the rest of their life.

So brave our chilly ocean waters by just diving under and enjoy the experience.

I live on the Northern Beaches and this is an excellent site for comparing facilities.

https://www.northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/recreation-area/manly-beach

Appreciate all the encouragement :D

By the way, It is late April, mid to late Autumn, and I have just got back from the beach (10km north of Manly) passing lots of people in swimmers carrying towels!

Good to know about the changing rooms but

 

66 F. YIKES! That's cold

 

Maybe I'll just put my feet in the water :D

Anything above 20°C is considered warm enough for swimming in this area.

In saying that there ate plenty of locals who swim year-round.

Cheers

I think 20°C is more like 68°F. Sydney is at sub-tropical latitudes and the maximum sea temps will only be around 23-24°C or say 73-75°F.

 

Anything above 20°C is considered warm enough for swimming in this area.

 

In saying that there ate plenty of locals who swim year-round.

 

Cheers

And we have `polar bear` swims in upstate N.Y. not for me lol

Those who decided to brave the cold Antarctica ocean looked exhilarated from the unique experience, which will stay with them for the rest of their life.