Good water quality
Matheson Bay Waterfall
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: Unavailable
Low Risk
High Risk
Wastewater overflow
ThuNow
17.7°CCloudy
N14km/h
Thu11am
17.4°CCloudy
NW10km/h
Thu1pm
17°CCloudy
NNW8km/h
Thu3pm
16.3°CCloudy
NNW10km/h
Thu5pm
15.9°CCloudy
NNW12km/h
Thu7pm
17.4°CShowers
NNW11km/h
Thu9pm
20.7°CCloudy
NNW15km/h
Fri5am
18.5°CCloudy
N22km/h
Fri7am
18.4°CCloudy
N18km/h
Fri9am
18.3°CStorm
N22km/h
Fri11am
17.9°CCloudy
N21km/h
Fri1pm
17.8°CCloudy
N19km/h
Fri3pm
17.4°CCloudy
N21km/h
Fri5pm
17.2°CCloudy
N16km/h
Fri7pm
18.1°CShowers
N15km/h
Fri9pm
20.4°CShowers
N15km/h
Sat5am
19.1°CCloudy
NNW12km/h
Sat7am
17.5°CCloudy
W8km/h
Sat9am
16°CShowers
WNW7km/h
Sat11am
14.6°CCloudy
NW11km/h
Sat1pm
13°CCloudy
NNW11km/h
Sat3pm
13.7°CCloudy
NW11km/h
Sat5pm
13.9°CCloudy
NW10km/h
Sat7pm
15.8°CCloudy
NW9km/h
Sat9pm
18.7°CShowers
NW10km/h
Beach Info
This popular swimming hole can be accessed from Matheson Bay Reserve or by the Kohuroa Stream Track entrance on Leigh Rd. The site is approximately a 15-minute walk along the Kohuroa Stream Track.
The swimming hole has several main hazards present including unstable banks, murky and deep water, submerged objects, sudden drop-offs, and slippery rocks. The muddy/gravel track can get very wet which may lead to slips, trips and falls into the pool.
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Hazards
Deep water
Reduced buoyancy
Slippery rocks
Submerged objects
Supervise children at all times
Facilities
Stair access only