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Why this status?
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The scienceSummer season monitoring
LAWA shows the best available water quality information to help you decide where to swim. For many sites there are two types of information available, the weekly sampling result and the long-term grade.
Water quality test result
Current Enterococci statusLast sampled 29 Dec 2024The weekly sampling result is a snapshot in time, and is a guide to the recent water quality at this site.
Long-term grade
Long-term Enterococci grade5 year samplingLong-term grade is important to consider. Based on 5 years of data, it is a guide to the general water quality at this site.
Reminder
Heavy rain flushes contaminants from urban and rural land into waterways and we advise you not to swim for 2 – 3 days after heavy or prolonged rain – even at sites that generally have good water quality. Check that the water is clean and clear before taking a dip.
Summer season monitoring history
- Samples this season
- Samples from last 5 years
Enterococci sampling graph- View as graph
- View as donut
What do the monitoring results mean?
Suitable for swimming – The monitoring result met national water quality guidelines at the time of testing.Caution advised – The monitoring result was slightly elevated at the time of testing. Water quality generally suitable for swimming, but young children, elderly or those with compromised health may be at increased risk of illness.Unsuitable for swimming – The monitoring result did not meet the national guidelines at the time of testing.Long-term grade information
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Excellent – Risk of illness is less than 1% from contact with the water during the summer bathing period.
95th percentile of Enterococci / 100 mL is 0 - 40.Good – Risk of illness is less than 5% from contact with the water during the summer bathing period.
95th percentile of Enterococci / 100 mL is 41 - 200.Fair – Risk of illness is between 5 and 10% from contact with the water during the summer bathing period.
95th percentile of Enterococci / 100 mL is 201 - 500.Poor – Risk of illness is more than 10% from contact with the water during the summer bathing period.
95th percentile of Enterococci / 100 mL is more than 500.Not available – There were not enough data to determine the long-term grade at this site.Learn more
See factsheets for more information.
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Patrolled
Swim between the flags. Find out more.
SwimmersPatrolled Beach
Surf Life Saving New Zealand is protecting our community in the water. Do your part and be prepared, watch out for yourself and others, be aware of the dangers and know your limits. If in doubt, stay out.
Patrols
Mt Maunganui Main Beach is a patrolled beach. Stay safe - swim between the flags
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What's at this site?
Find out all recreational activities and facilities at this site
Activities & facilitiesSite suitable for these activities and has these facilities
Our lakes, rivers, and beaches are great natural playgrounds but they can be unpredictable. Be aware of other potential risks such as rips, strong currents, sudden drop offs, or underwater objects before jumping in. LAWA recommends that you avoid swimming for 2 - 3 days after heavy rainfall and follow the advice of any warning signs in place.
Activities
Swimming
Surfing
Walking
Facilities
Toilets
Changing facilities
Picnic area
Food and beverages nearby
Camping nearby
Car parking
Public transport
Mt Maunganui Main Beach
near Surf Club
Last sampled 29 Dec 2024
Weekly result
Long-term grade
The monitoring site is in the middle of Main Beach, Mt Maunganui. The resort town of Mt Maunganui sits on a sand-spit below the iconic peak of Mauao (a 232m-high headland that can be walked up or around). Main Beach is on the ocean side of the sand spit and a harbour beach (Pilot Bay) is nearby on the other side. There is car parking along Marine Parade as well as public toilets, showers and a beachside board walk.
