Back Beach

at Herekawe Stream mouth
Suitable for swimming
Last sampled: 03 Mar 2026

Bell Block Beach

Suitable for swimming
Last sampled: 03 Mar 2026

East End Beach

Suitable for swimming
Last sampled: 03 Mar 2026

Fitzroy Beach

Suitable for swimming
Last sampled: 03 Mar 2026

Mana Bay

Suitable for swimming
Last sampled: 03 Mar 2026

Middleton Bay

Fair
Long-term grade

Ngamotu Beach

Suitable for swimming
Last sampled: 03 Mar 2026

Oakura Beach

at Surf Lifesaving Club
Suitable for swimming
Last sampled: 03 Mar 2026

Oakura Beach

at campground
Suitable for swimming
Last sampled: 03 Mar 2026

Ohawe Beach

at boat ramp
Suitable for swimming
Last sampled: 03 Mar 2026

Onaero Bay

at campground
Suitable for swimming
Last sampled: 03 Mar 2026

Opunake Beach

Suitable for swimming
Last sampled: 03 Mar 2026

Urenui Beach

at boat ramp
Suitable for swimming
Last sampled: 03 Mar 2026

Wai-iti Beach

Suitable for swimming
Last sampled: 03 Mar 2026

Waiinu Beach

Suitable for swimming
Last sampled: 03 Mar 2026

Waitara East Beach

Suitable for swimming
Last sampled: 03 Mar 2026

Waitara West Beach

Suitable for swimming
Last sampled: 03 Mar 2026

Waverley Beach

Suitable for swimming
Last sampled: 03 Mar 2026

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.