Beaches packed as people soak up Summer-like weather amid flood chaos

Thousands of people have flocked to the beach across Sydney as the mercury finally began to rise but it might not last for long.

Thousands have flocked to beaches across Sydney as temperatures finally began to rise after weeks of rain.

Warmer conditions are expected on three of the next six days, with the mercury climbing above Sunday’s maximum of 22C on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.

Sydney’s most iconic beach finally filled again with people after the winter months.

Hundreds of Sydneysiders are pictured at Coogee Beach in Sydney's eastern suburbs as they enjoy an early glimpse of summer. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Nicholas Eagar

Crowds are out in numbers to soak up the warmth. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Nicholas Eagar

The sun is shining across much of NSW today with no significant rainfall expected. Many ongoing major flood peaks for inland rivers. Check the updated warnings at https://t.co/Ss766fadjjpic.twitter.com/ObX5vJuHvc

— Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales (@BOM_NSW) October 15, 2022

Bondi Beach was packed to the rafters with people sunbathing in front of the teal blue water.

It seems locals are soaking up as much as sun as they can ahead of the forecasted wet summer ahead.

However, beachgoers might come across slightly murkier water, as heavy rainfall has seen some popular swimming spots polluted.

According to NSW Department of Planning and Environment data the dirty run-off water has given Coogee beach, among others, a “poor” water quality.

The Narrabeen Lagoon on the northern beaches was also on the list as was Rose Bay in the CBD.

But that hasn’t stopped the crowds as they continue to gather at the popular spots.

People at Coogee in the sunshine despite poor water quality. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Nicholas Eagar

Some have compared the sight to an archived photo of beachgoers in Manly beach in the 1960s.

Some things never change! Sydney’s Manly Beach packed with swimmers, 1968.

See more vintage images of Aussie beaches in our collection: https://t.co/BqKXYuFqV6

NAA: B941, SURFING AND BEACHES/PEOPLE/3 pic.twitter.com/FhnXeebnXU

— National Archives of Australia (@naagovau) October 15, 2022

The sun is providing some respite from the heavy rainfall across the country, with other states also reaching a comfortable mid 20s forecast.

Brisbane reached a maximum 25 degrees, and Adelaide had a break from the gloom at an easy 20 degrees.

However, the beautiful weather isn’t expected to stay around for long, with most states forecast to experience more showers mid next week.

In Sydney, the sunshine will likely be replaced with rain from mid to late week, with 2-6mm expected to fall on Friday.

Sydney will see more rain next week. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Nicholas Eagar

Victoria’s brief period of clear skies will sadly also swap for rain clouds, as the already flood-ridden state cops another beating of 3-15mm across the second half of next week.

Melbourne will stay in in the 20s for most of the week, after a dop to maximum temperatures of 17 degrees on Monday.

Brisbane looks set to stay in the mid twenties all week, but can also expect rainfall on Monday and from Thursday onwards.

Perth will see some light showers towards the rest of the week, as temperatures drop from 28 degrees on Wednesday to early 20s later in the week.

South Australia’s picture perfect weather will end mid week, as the rain makes its way south and turns sunlight into grey skies.

Great weather in Adelaide for a cricket game. Picture: Brenton Edwards

Residents are warned of blue skies in Victoria as they’re lured into a false sense of hope that the flood disaster could be over.