Good water quality
Kawakawa Bay
Current Water Quality
Safeswim modelling predicts that the water quality at this location is suitable for swimming.
Surf life saving
Beach not lifeguarded
If someone in the water is in trouble:
Dial 111 and ask for the Police.
Forecast
Water and weather
Water temp: 17.9°C
Low Risk
High Risk
Wastewater overflow
ThuNow
17.1°CCloudy
N11km/h
Thu11am
17°CCloudy
NNE9km/h
Thu1pm
17.2°CCloudy
N9km/h
Thu3pm
17.1°CCloudy
N5km/h
Thu5pm
16.9°CRain
N9km/h
Thu7pm
17.5°CCloudy
N11km/h
Thu9pm
19.3°CCloudy
N12km/h
Fri5am
18.2°CCloudy
N14km/h
Fri7am
17.5°CStorm
NNE15km/h
Fri9am
17.5°CCloudy
N22km/h
Fri11am
17.6°CCloudy
N20km/h
Fri1pm
17.6°CCloudy
N15km/h
Fri3pm
17.3°CCloudy
N20km/h
Fri5pm
17.2°CStorm
N17km/h
Fri7pm
17.7°CShowers
N18km/h
Fri9pm
19°CCloudy
NNW14km/h
Sat5am
17.9°CCloudy
NNW11km/h
Sat7am
17.1°CCloudy
NNW9km/h
Sat9am
16.3°CCloudy
WNW7km/h
Sat11am
15.1°CSunny
NW7km/h
Sat1pm
14.5°CCloudy
NNW9km/h
Sat3pm
14.6°CCloudy
NNW12km/h
Sat5pm
14.5°CCloudy
NNW12km/h
Sat7pm
15.9°CCloudy
NNW11km/h
Sat9pm
18.1°CRain
NW12km/h
Tide
Currently incoming
Thu
10:05am
Low
0.63m
Thu
4:16pm
High
2.74m
Thu
10:23pm
Low
0.7m
Fri
4:37am
High
2.88m
Fri
10:56am
Low
0.57m
Fri
5:10pm
High
2.81m
Fri
11:16pm
Low
0.69m
Sat
5:26am
High
2.89m
Sat
11:43am
Low
0.52m
Sat
5:59pm
High
2.88m
Sun
12:05am
Low
0.67m
Sun
6:12am
High
2.89m
Beach Info
A picturesque beach with sweeping views of Waiheke Island, Kawakawa Bay is set in the foothills of the Hunua Ranges. A small settlement is located across the road from the beach. Kawakawa Bay is tidal, so swimming may be easier at higher tides.
Kawakawa bay is a popular spot for collecting cockles at low tide. It is a shallow long sandy beach that gives way to a muddy bottom 100m offshore. It is divided by a small headland in the middle of the beach creating the impression of two beaches. A very busy boat ramp is located at the eastern end of the beach so be aware of boat activity in the area.
Images
Hazards
Boating area
Deep water
Quicksand
Shallow water
Slipway
Facilities
Boat ramp
Changing facilities
Parking
Picnic area
Playground
Shops nearby
Skate parks
Toilet block