Can I swim here? Recreational season guide

Clive River

Boat Ramp
Poor
Long-term grade

Esk River

Eskdale Park
Poor
Long-term grade

Hardinge Road Beach

Ahuriri, Napier
Fair
Long-term grade

Lake Tutira

at camp ground
Caution advised
Issued: 26 Feb 2025

Mahia Beach

Mahia Peninsula
Fair
Long-term grade

Maraetotara River

Maraetotara Falls
Poor
Long-term grade

Ngaruroro River

Chesterhope
Poor
Long-term grade

Ocean Beach

Good
Long-term grade

Pandora Pond

Ahuriri, Napier
Poor
Long-term grade

Port Sandy Beach

Ahuriri, Napier
Fair
Long-term grade

Puhokio Stream

Waimarama Beach Reserve
Poor
Long-term grade

Te Awanga Beach

Good
Long-term grade

Tukituki River

SH2 Bridge, Waipukurau
Poor
Long-term grade

Tutaekuri River

Expressway Bridge
Poor
Long-term grade

Waimarama Beach

Fair
Long-term grade

Waipatiki Beach

Waipatiki
Good
Long-term grade

Waipatiki Lagoon

Waipatiki
Poor
Long-term grade

Wairoa River

Ski Club ramp
Poor
Long-term grade

Westshore Beach

Westshore, Napier
Poor
Long-term grade

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.