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Why this status?
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The scienceWater quality information
LAWA shows the best available water quality information to help you to decide where to swim. The water quality of swimming sites in the Northland region is determined by predictive models and water quality monitoring.
Predicted risk status
11:45 am todayThe predicted result is checked every 15 minutes so you can see the current water quality status for 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.
What do the icons mean?
Summer season monitoring history
The water quality monitoring results are shown in the graph below. Here you can see how often this site met swimming water quality guidelines at the time of sampling. The latest monitoring result shown may differ from the predicted risk status displayed, this is because the predicted risk status takes into account other factors such as the amount of rain forecast to provide the current risk status.
- Samples this season
- Samples from last 5 years
Enterococci sampling graph- View as graph
- View as donut
Long-term grade information
Long-term grade based on five years of dataMinimum data points required 50 Highest Enterococci per 100ml value {{riskData.maxValue | number:0}} Number of data points available {{riskData.dataPoints | number:0}} Lowest Enterococci per 100ml value {{riskData.minValue | number:0}} Hazen 95th percentile result {{riskData.hazenResult}} Long-term grade {{riskData.rating}}What do the long-term grade icons mean?
95th percentile of Enterococci / 100 mL is 0 - 40.
95th percentile of Enterococci / 100 mL is 41 - 200.
95th percentile of Enterococci / 100 mL is 201 - 500.
95th percentile of Enterococci / 100 mL is more than 500.Learn more
See factsheets for more information.
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Unpatrolled
Stay safe - never swim or surf alone. Find out more.
SwimmersUnpatrolled Beach
When swimming at an unpatrolled beach please watch out for yourself and others, never swim or surf alone, be aware of the dangers and know your limits. If in doubt, stay out.
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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.
Facilities
Toilets
Changing facilities
Picnic area
Camping nearby
Houhora Heads (Wagener) Holiday Park
Boat ramp nearby
Launch boat from beach
Car parking