Good water quality
Lake Wainamu
Current Water Quality
Results of water quality samples taken at this location consistently meet national guidelines.
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: Unavailable
Low Risk
High Risk
Wastewater overflow
ThuNow
17.4°CCloudy
NNE9km/h
Thu11am
17.3°CCloudy
NNE7km/h
Thu1pm
17.3°CCloudy
NE6km/h
Thu3pm
17.1°CCloudy
NE7km/h
Thu5pm
15.9°CShowers
NNE9km/h
Thu7pm
17.8°CCloudy
NNE11km/h
Thu9pm
20.1°CShowers
NNE11km/h
Fri5am
19.1°CCloudy
WSW3km/h
Fri7am
18.1°CStorm
NE1km/h
Fri9am
17.9°CCloudy
WSW2km/h
Fri11am
18.1°CCloudy
NE8km/h
Fri1pm
17.9°CCloudy
NNE15km/h
Fri3pm
17.5°CStorm
NNE15km/h
Fri5pm
17.3°CCloudy
NNE4km/h
Fri7pm
18.2°CShowers
ENE8km/h
Fri9pm
20.6°CCloudy
NNE13km/h
Sat5am
18.3°CShowers
WNW19km/h
Sat7am
16.6°CCloudy
NW19km/h
Sat9am
16°CCloudy
NW18km/h
Sat11am
15.3°CShowers
NW19km/h
Sat1pm
15.3°CCloudy
NW16km/h
Sat3pm
15.1°CRain
NW13km/h
Sat5pm
15.5°CCloudy
WNW13km/h
Sat7pm
16.7°CCloudy
WNW13km/h
Sat9pm
18.7°CShowers
WNW18km/h
Beach Info
Lake Wainamu, located in the Waitakere Ranges, is a large lake located behind the sand dunes of Te Henga. It is a popular swimming alternative to the rough west coast surf.
Images
Hazards
Deep water
Reduced buoyancy
Submerged objects
Supervise children at all times
Unstable cliff edge
Facilities
Parking
Toilet block