Good water quality
Matapōuri Southern Bridge
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
NNW17km/h
Thu11am
16.6°CCloudy
NNW15km/h
Thu1pm
16°CShowers
NW17km/h
Thu3pm
15.8°CCloudy
NNW20km/h
Thu5pm
15.5°CCloudy
NNW22km/h
Thu7pm
17.2°CCloudy
NNW22km/h
Thu9pm
21.2°CShowers
N23km/h
Fri5am
20.9°CShowers
N28km/h
Fri7am
19°CCloudy
N29km/h
Fri9am
18°CCloudy
N27km/h
Fri11am
17.8°CStorm
N29km/h
Fri1pm
17.6°CCloudy
N30km/h
Fri3pm
17.2°CCloudy
N31km/h
Fri5pm
16.7°CCloudy
NNW26km/h
Fri7pm
18°CCloudy
NNW32km/h
Fri9pm
20.7°CShowers
N33km/h
Sat5am
23°CSunny
NNW34km/h
Sat7am
19.1°CSunny
NNW29km/h
Sat9am
15.2°CSunny
NNW24km/h
Sat11am
13.4°CCloudy
NW20km/h
Sat1pm
12.5°CCloudy
NW18km/h
Sat3pm
12.8°CCloudy
NW17km/h
Sat5pm
12.1°CCloudy
WNW15km/h
Sat7pm
15.2°CCloudy
WNW13km/h
Sat9pm
20.5°CCloudy
W8km/h
Tide
Currently low
Thu
10:19am
Low
0.49m
Thu
4:29pm
High
1.95m
Thu
10:34pm
Low
0.55m
Fri
4:49am
High
2.09m
Fri
11:09am
Low
0.44m
Fri
5:23pm
High
2.01m
Fri
11:28pm
Low
0.55m
Sat
5:37am
High
2.08m
Sat
11:56am
Low
0.39m
Sat
6:12pm
High
2.07m
Sun
12:17am
Low
0.55m
Sun
6:21am
High
2.08m
Beach Info
Located on the Tutukaka Coast, Matapouri Bay at Southern Bridge is within the Matapouri Estuary and is a popular spot for swimming and kayaking. Tidal currents and changes in water depth are the common hazards. The severity of these hazards changes with the rise and fall of the tide, so beachgoers need to be aware of this. Beach users should also be aware of deep water, diving into shallow water and submerged objects. There is no Lifeguard Service, so all water users should exercise caution when entering the water for any activity.
Images
Hazards
Deep water
Rip Currents
Shallow water
Submerged objects
Sudden drop in water depth
Facilities
Boat ramp
Playground
Shops nearby