Kaiate Stream

Kaiate Falls
Unsuitable for swimming
Issued: 05 Feb 2015

Kopurererua Stream

at McCord Ave
Unsuitable for swimming
Issued: 09 Mar 2023

Mt Maunganui Main Beach

near Surf Club
Excellent
Long-term grade

Papamoa Beach

at Harrison's Cut
Good
Long-term grade

Pilot Bay

opposite Pacific Ave
Good
Long-term grade

Tauranga Harbour

Waimapu Estuary
Poor
Long-term grade

Tauranga Harbour

Te Puna, Waitui Reserve
Good
Long-term grade

Tauranga Harbour

Tanners Point Beach
Good
Long-term grade

Tauranga Harbour

Rangataua Bay, Maungatapu Bridge
Fair
Long-term grade

Tauranga Harbour

Omokoroa Beach
Excellent
Long-term grade

Tauranga Harbour

Tilby Point Reserve, Matua
Fair
Long-term grade

Tauranga Harbour

at Anzac Bay, Bowentown
Good
Long-term grade

Tauranga Harbour

Ongare Point
Fair
Long-term grade

Tauranga Harbour

Pahoia Domain
Fair
Long-term grade

Tauranga Harbour

Bowentown Boat Ramp
Good
Long-term grade

Tuapiro Stream

McMillan Road
Poor
Long-term grade

Uretara River

Henry Rd Ford
Unsuitable for swimming
Issued: 01 Dec 2020

Waihi Beach

Surf Club
Good
Long-term grade

Waihi Beach

3 Mile Creek (Coastal Site)
Good
Long-term grade

Wairoa River

Below McLaren Falls
Poor
Long-term grade

Wairoa River

SH2
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.