Good water quality
Lake Rotopokaka
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: 17.6°C
Low Risk
High Risk
Wastewater overflow
ThuNow
17.4°CCloudy
NNW8km/h
Thu11am
17.2°CCloudy
NNW8km/h
Thu1pm
16.6°CCloudy
N9km/h
Thu3pm
16.9°CShowers
NNW10km/h
Thu5pm
17.2°CCloudy
N10km/h
Thu7pm
18.7°CShowers
NNW8km/h
Thu9pm
21.5°CCloudy
NNW10km/h
Fri5am
20.1°CCloudy
N22km/h
Fri7am
19.2°CCloudy
N16km/h
Fri9am
18.6°CCloudy
N18km/h
Fri11am
18°CStorm
N19km/h
Fri1pm
17.8°CRain
N22km/h
Fri3pm
17.7°CRain
N17km/h
Fri5pm
17.6°CCloudy
N15km/h
Fri7pm
18.1°CStorm
NNW14km/h
Fri9pm
19.8°CStorm
NW15km/h
Sat5am
19.3°CSunny
WNW18km/h
Sat7am
17.2°CCloudy
WNW16km/h
Sat9am
15.5°CCloudy
WNW13km/h
Sat11am
15°CRain
WNW10km/h
Sat1pm
15.2°CCloudy
WNW8km/h
Sat3pm
15°CCloudy
WNW7km/h
Sat5pm
14.8°CCloudy
WNW8km/h
Sat7pm
15.9°CRain
WSW6km/h
Sat9pm
18.7°CCloudy
SE2km/h
Beach Info
Lake Rotopokaka is a freshwater dune lake on the Karikari Peninsular, also known as Coco-cola lake for its reddish-brown colour produced by the peat and natural tannins in the water. You can access Lake Rotopokaka off Ramp Road and has a public toilet and a beached area. The lake is a popular spot for locals and tourists over the summer months and is suitable for swimming.
Images
Hazards
Cold water
Deep water
Reduced buoyancy
Facilities
Parking
Picnic area
Toilet block