Can I swim here? Recreational season guide

Days Bay

Wharf
Unsuitable for swimming
Updated: 29 Jun 2022

Days Bay

Wellesley College
Unsuitable for swimming
Updated: 29 Jun 2022

Days Bay

Moana Road
Unsuitable for swimming
Updated: 29 Jun 2022

Oriental Bay

Wishing Well
Unsuitable for swimming
Updated: 29 Jun 2022

Oriental Bay

Freyberg Beach
Unsuitable for swimming
Updated: 29 Jun 2022

Oriental Bay

Band Rotunda
Unsuitable for swimming
Updated: 29 Jun 2022

Owhiro Bay

Owhiro Bay
Unsuitable for swimming
Updated: 29 Jun 2022

Wellington Harbour

Taranaki St Dive Platform
Unsuitable for swimming
Updated: 29 Jun 2022

Water quality changes, so avoid swimming for 2 – 3 days after heavy rain.
See lawa.org.nz/swim for more info on popular swim spots.