Open Water Data

Central Basin, Captain Cook Memorial Jet

Acton, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Data Sources
  • Water Quality Status
    Passed tests Thu, Feb 6, 2025 at 5:53pm
  • Air Temperature
    12°C / 53.6°F (air) Mon, Dec 5, 2022 at 3:30pm
  • Wind
    42.8 - 21.6km/h SSE 160° Mon, Dec 5, 2022 at 3:30pm
  • Light rain
    Light rain Mon, Dec 5, 2022 at 3:30pm
  • Precipitation
    0mm Mon, Dec 5, 2022 at 3:30pm
  • Air Visibility
    10km Mon, Dec 5, 2022 at 3:30pm
  • Humidity
    88% Mon, Dec 5, 2022 at 3:30pm

WATER QUALITY INFORMATION

This area is OPEN and there are no restrictions in place.

SITE INFORMATION

Defined by Commonwealth Avenue Bridge and Kings Avenue Bridge, Lake Burley Griffin is the ornamental centrepiece to the Australia's national capital, Canberra and is the setting of many national cultural institutions.

Situated in Central Basin, off Regatta Point is the Captain Cook Memorial Jet and the Captain Cook Memorial Globe. To the east, rising above Aspen Island is the National Carillon.

*STANDING BACTERIA ALERT*

Swimming should be avoided for several days after heavy rainfall as bacterial levels are strongly affected by such events.

The description above was copied from or heavily based on Swim Guide, with permission.

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