Merewether Ocean Baths

As I have posted photos of both the Bogey Hole and Newcastle Ocean Baths over the last couple of days I thought I would post a shot of Merewether Ocean Baths today.

This particular baths is about 2 km from the Bogey Hole going in the other direction along the coast.

I took this photo last August and didn't post it. As you can see even though August is the middle of winter in Australia, it was still a beautiful, if rather chilly day. Even so there were a few brave souls swimming. The sea temperature probably wasn't much different to the land temperature so not too traumatic for the swimmers.

I think this particular day the temperature was probably around 17 degrees C.

I think this ocean baths was built in the 1930s, so it is the most recent of the three baths in the area.

[julia]

Gosh you have lots of these pools in your area... they are a great idea...

[Jane Morley]

These baths in the sea always fascinate me.

[Hazel]

Looks very fresh. Have seen one or two similar in England. Btw I need about 30 degrees for swimming!

[Dianne]

What an asset these pools are.

[ChristineL]

Looks very inviting, even on a 'cold' day :-)

[Catherine]

What a great place to visit! Love the deep shadows on the steps.

[Peter]

A very inviting image looks like a lovely day to us Brits don't you remember Babs, lol:)

[Connie Little]

A great idea. Wish they had some of these in South Australia.

[Valerie Chesney]

Wonderful seascape, deep blue sea..

[sally agnew]

These pools are beautiful, I would love to crack a few laps in them :)

[Nick]

All the pools are great places to swim and safe from sharks. I watched the youtube clip you posted in your reply to Maggie - the sharks were so close to the beach!

[Wylie]

looks like a lovely clear calm day!

[Beryl Lloyd]

Ooh Babs -- I wish I was there instead of being swathed in sweaters , looking out on a cold and dismal day !

[Sheralee S]

Another beautiful spot for swimmers.

[Lou Ann]

Your Baths are so interesting. I don’t believe we have anything like them here. Kind of protected water but you still enjoy the ocean. Lovely really.

[Chris K]

love the shadows on the steps

[Babs]

@nickspicsnz The youtube clip was scary wasn't it. Quite unusual to get so many sharks though, it was because of the large number of mullet at that time. The beach at Fingal was cleared today because a tiger shark was spotted.

[Merrelyn]

I think these baths are a great idea. They could tempt me into the ocean a bit more often :)

[Dione Giorgio]

The weather looks very like here. Very often the sea temperature is higher than that on land. Beautiful capture of this place.

[Diana]

How wonderful.

[Islandgirl]

Very inviting.................I love that temperature!

[Boo]

so nice makes me want to run around in my bathing suit!...well, okay maybe not

[Paul]

What a lovely looking place, beautifully captured. I did snigger at bogey hole. My kids would love that 😀😀

[Leana Niemand]

such a lovely blue sky.

[Joyce]

Lovely sunshine!. Everything here is grey!!

[carol white]

A lovely scene and composition

[Susie]

Looks so tranquil

[gloria jones]

Wonderful composition

[Ann Williams]

You have so many nearby open air baths. What a wonderful location.

[Denise Wood]

Another great capture :)

[FBailey]

What a wonderful spot - am so envious of your weather!

[Suzanne]

Fabulous to have these pools in your climate

[Pyrrhula]

A beautiful beach scene and great capture of it.

[KWind]

Looks like a fun place! Nice blue tones!

[Helen Jane]

I love the way you have caught those steps with the shadows on them.

[Gayle]

These baths are beautiful! Lovely capture of the entire area! :-)

[Kathie]

Nice to have so many protected swimming areas.

[Marnie]

What a great spot, so different from Melbourne.

[Henri Russell]

Lots of baths/looks in that area.

[*lynn]

wonderful clarity and colors

[Taffy]

So fascinating -- I like that we've now seen this from different angles.

[Babs]

@julzmaioro @chimfa @dide @inthecloud5 @megpicatilly @littleconnie @happysnaps @hermann @nickspicsnz @pusspup @beryl @bella_ss @louannwarren @cruiser @merrelyn @sangwann @ludwigsdiana @radiogirl @huvesaker @paul10 @leananiemand @thistle @carolmw @susie1205 @seattlite @flowerfairyann @gilbertwood @fbailey @suzanne234 @pyrrhula @kwind @helenhall @gaylewood @kathiecb @golftragic @henrir @lynnz @taffy Thanks. All three of the ocean baths are popular places to swim all year round. Safe from sharks.

@quietpurplehaze Me too Hazel.

@pcoulson Yes Peter I remember when temperatures like this were a warm day in the UK. Not any more though.

[Sue Cooper]

It looks very beautiful and very peaceful.

[Kathie]

@onewing Now that's a definite positive....Safe from sharks. LOL

[HelenM]

The steps and roofs add a geometric touch

[Stephanie]

Your winters are like our summers! I love all the different blues in this shot!

[Josie Gilbert]

Lovely shot.