Sun. Dec 22nd, 2024
alert-–-thousands-of-aussies-embrace-the-christmas-season-and-hit-bondi-beach-in-very-festive-summer-outfitsAlert – Thousands of Aussies embrace the Christmas season and hit Bondi Beach in very festive summer outfits

Thousands have flocked to the beach to celebrate Christmas after wet weather nearly ruined the occasion altogether, and before thunderstorms are forecast to strike ‘s east coast again later this evening.

Bondi Beach in Sydney’s eastern suburbs was packed with families and friends celebrating Christmas Day, with many dressing in festive attire for the holiday season.

Santa hats, Christmas-themed jumpers and red bikinis were spotted as far as the eye could see across the famous beach.

A Christmas tree was set up on the sand while one woman was seen surfing in a Santa suit with a hat to match.

Temperatures soared to 25C in Bondi on Monday with the sun coming out in time for the afternoon following a cloudy morning.

ns and tourists enjoying Christmas Down Under have flocked to the beach to celebrate the festive season

ns and tourists enjoying Christmas Down Under have flocked to the beach to celebrate the festive season

Bondi Beach was packed with visitors on Christmas Day

Bondi Beach was packed with visitors on Christmas Day 

Tens of thousands of Aussies were seen soaking up the sunshine on Bondi Beach

Tens of thousands of Aussies were seen soaking up the sunshine on Bondi Beach 

The Christmas spirit has taken over Bondi Beach in Sydney's east

The Christmas spirit has taken over Bondi Beach in Sydney’s east

Many were seen in Christmas-themed outfits on Monday

Many were seen in Christmas-themed outfits on Monday

One woman made sure to dress up for the occasion and was seen head-to-toe in red in a custom-made Christmas outfit

One woman made sure to dress up for the occasion and was seen head-to-toe in red in a custom-made Christmas outfit

Red swimmers were popular among those heading to Bondi on Christmas for the festive season

Red swimmers were popular among those heading to Bondi on Christmas for the festive season

Two mates are seen enjoying some drinks at Bondi Beach

Two mates are seen enjoying some drinks at Bondi Beach

One woman is seen soaking up the sunshine in front of the Christmas tree set up at Bondi

One woman is seen soaking up the sunshine in front of the Christmas tree set up at Bondi

One man wore his Christmas jumper while taking a dip in the ocean at Bondi

One man wore his Christmas jumper while taking a dip in the ocean at Bondi

Beach goers are seen at Bondi Beach on a beautiful sunny day

Beach goers are seen at Bondi Beach on a beautiful sunny day 

Many Sydneysiders chose to wear red swimmers to celebrate the Christmas holidays

Many Sydneysiders chose to wear red swimmers to celebrate the Christmas holidays

The beach was packed with swimmers on Monday enjoying a dip

The beach was packed with swimmers on Monday enjoying a dip

One man is seen in a Christmas outfit with a Santa Claus headband

One man is seen in a Christmas outfit with a Santa Claus headband

Beach-goers will be breathing a sigh of relief to see the sunshine after wild weather lashed Sydney on Christmas Eve.

The tarmac at Sydney International Airport was inundated with water, as buses moved between the terminals, with water also leaking into the baggage claim.

The airport copped 64mm of rain in just one-and-a-half-hours. Little Bay in the city’s east was hit with 56mm in just one hour.

NSW SES responded to more than 200 incidents in a period of just three hours on Sunday, including 21 flood rescues, with 492 calls for help made on Sunday altogether.

Flash flooding was also seen in the city’s east, with cars being swept away in Kensington. 

In Victoria more than 17,000 residents were left without power on Sunday. 

Canberra was forecast to be hit by a massive band of rain on Monday, with the weather system bringing as much as 50mm.

Brisbane was also set to see wet and stormy conditions on Monday and Boxing Day.

Queenslanders will enjoy some warm weather with the capital to reach 33C on Christmas.

The Bureau of Meteorology’s Angus Hines said the wet weather will continue for days, including the threat of more severe thunderstorms.

‘There is the potential in the atmosphere at the moment for generating these large storms,’ he said.

‘There’s a chance of thunder or maybe even severe storms for Brisbane, Sydney, Canberra and Melbourne. All of those capitals are seeing a risk of thundery weather on Christmas Day,’ he said.

Aussies are seen in their best Christmas outfits as they flock to Bondi Beach

Aussies are seen in their best Christmas outfits as they flock to Bondi Beach

One woman donned a headband made of baubles for her visit to Bondi on Christmas

One woman donned a headband made of baubles for her visit to Bondi on Christmas

One woman brought a Christmas-themed hat to the beach on Monday

One woman brought a Christmas-themed hat to the beach on Monday

Two women are seen in reindeer ears after a day at the beach

Two women are seen in reindeer ears after a day at the beach 

One woman donned a Santa suit and matching hat as she hit the waves on Christmas Day

One woman donned a Santa suit and matching hat as she hit the waves on Christmas Day

The volunteer lifesavers also got into the Christmas spirit

The volunteer lifesavers also got into the Christmas spirit 

Two British backpackers are seen in their Bondi swimmers with Santa hats as they celebrate Christmas Down Under

Two British backpackers are seen in their Bondi swimmers with Santa hats as they celebrate Christmas Down Under 

One man is seen in festive glasses during a trip to Bondi on Christmas

One man is seen in festive glasses during a trip to Bondi on Christmas

Santa hats were seen across the sand on Bondi Beach on Monday

Santa hats were seen across the sand on Bondi Beach on Monday

One group of friends enjoyed a Christmas picnic at Bondi Beach

One group of friends enjoyed a Christmas picnic at Bondi Beach

A group of mates are seen enjoying some Champagne as they take to the beach for Christmas

A group of mates are seen enjoying some Champagne as they take to the beach for Christmas

CHRISTMAS DAY WEATHER FORECAST FOR YOUR CITY

SYDNEY

Monday: Showers, possible storm. Min 19 Max 29

Tuesday: Shower or two. Min 19 Max 28

Wednesday: Shower or two. Min 19 Max 29 

Thursday: Sunny. Min 20 Max 29

BRISBANE

Monday: Showers, storm . Min 22 Max 33

Tuesday: Showers, possible storm. Min 23 Max 32

Wednesday: Shower or two. Min 23 Max 34 

Thursday: Mostly sunny. Min 23 Max 36

ADELAIDE

Monday: Possible shower. Min 13 Max 21

Tuesday: Cloudy. Min 14 Max 23

Wednesday: Partly cloudy. Min 15 Max 26 

Thursday: Possible shower. Min 15 Max 29

MELBOURNE

Monday: Showers. Min 16 Max 23

Tuesday: Showers. Min 16 Max 23

Wednesday: Shower or two. Min 17 Max 23

Thursday: Possible shower. Min 15 Max 21

PERTH

Monday: Mostly Sunny. Min 22 Max 33

Tuesday: Partly cloudy. Min 19 Max 25

Wednesday: Mostly sunny. Min 16 Max 27 

Thursday: Partly cloudy. Min 16 Max 29

HOBART

Monday: Shower or two. Min 14 Max 22

Tuesday: Partly cloudy. Min 12 Max 23

Wednesday: Cloudy. Min 13 Max 24 

Thursday: Shower or two. Min 15 Max 22

CANBERRA

Monday: Showers increasing. Min 13 Max 24

Tuesday: Showers. Min 13 Max 24

Wednesday: Shower or two. Min 11 Max 25 

Thursday: Possible late shower. Min 13 Max 28

DARWIN

Monday: Partly cloudy. Min 28 Max 35

Tuesday: Possible storm. Min 28 Max 35

Wednesday: Shower or two. Min 27 Max 34 

Thursday: Shower or two. Min 26 Max 35

Source: Bureau of Meteorology

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