Good water quality
Medlands Beach South
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: 17.4°C
Low Risk
High Risk
Wastewater overflow
ThuNow
17.6°CCloudy
N13km/h
Thu11am
16.6°CCloudy
N14km/h
Thu1pm
16.6°CCloudy
NNW13km/h
Thu3pm
16.5°CCloudy
NNW14km/h
Thu5pm
16.5°CCloudy
NNW14km/h
Thu7pm
16.9°CCloudy
NNW11km/h
Thu9pm
17.4°CCloudy
NNW12km/h
Fri5am
18°CCloudy
N23km/h
Fri7am
17.6°CCloudy
N19km/h
Fri9am
17.4°CShowers
N20km/h
Fri11am
17.5°CCloudy
N19km/h
Fri1pm
17.5°CCloudy
N23km/h
Fri3pm
17°CShowers
N24km/h
Fri5pm
17.3°CShowers
N27km/h
Fri7pm
17.6°CCloudy
N29km/h
Fri9pm
18.1°CCloudy
N20km/h
Sat5am
18°CSunny
NNW28km/h
Sat7am
17.3°CSunny
NNW19km/h
Sat9am
16.9°CSunny
NNW22km/h
Sat11am
16.6°CSunny
NW18km/h
Sat1pm
15.9°CSunny
NW14km/h
Sat3pm
15.9°CCloudy
NW13km/h
Sat5pm
15.3°CSunny
NW11km/h
Sat7pm
16.4°CSunny
WNW9km/h
Sat9pm
17.3°CCloudy
WNW12km/h
Tide
Currently incoming
Thu
4:06pm
High
1.87m
Thu
10:11pm
Low
0.51m
Fri
4:25am
High
1.99m
Fri
10:46am
Low
0.41m
Fri
5:00pm
High
1.92m
Fri
11:05pm
Low
0.51m
Sat
5:14am
High
1.98m
Sat
11:33am
Low
0.37m
Sat
5:50pm
High
1.97m
Sat
11:55pm
Low
0.51m
Sun
6:00am
High
1.97m
Beach Info
Medlands Beach (Oruawharo Bay) is a stunning, accessible white-sand beach on Great Barrier Island, known for its surf, clear waters and natural beauty. It is a magical stretch of coastline. Popular with surfers, the northern end of the bay tends to offer calmer conditions for swimmers. The beach is not lifeguarded so care is required as this ocean facing beach can experience large waves and strong currents. Parking is available near the Medlands Doc Campground, where you will also find long-drop toilets, an outdoor shower, and a simple wash-up kitchen facility.
Images
Hazards
Deep water
Large surf
Rip Currents
Shallow water
Sudden drop in water depth
Facilities
Onsite camping