Can I swim here? Recreational season guide

Kaituna

Te Matai
Poor
Long-term grade

Maketu Beach

at Maketu Estuary mouth (Surf Club)
Good
Long-term grade

Pongakawa River

SH2
Poor
Long-term grade

Pukehina

Waihi Estuary boat ramp
Fair
Long-term grade

Pukehina Beach

at Surf Club
Good
Long-term grade

Waiari Stream

Te Puke Highway
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.