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Tahunanui Beach
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Sep
18
Marlborough Art & Wine Fair
The 2nd Marlborough Art & Wine Fair is a collaborative exhibition leading artists from Marlborough featuring paintings, ceramic art, sculptures and photographic art. Taking place from 1 June - 3 October 2021 at The ... More ►
Sep
18
BLUE BLACK: Lost & Found/Flotsam & Jetsam
This playful exhibition brings together a selection of recent and new works by Dunedin-based ceramicist Blue Black. A number of colourful freestanding and wall-based sculptures which are constructed from ceramic forms ... More ►
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Tahunanui Beach

Tahunanui beach is a location most suited for swimming. There is generally no sizeable surf and as the swash gradient of the beach is shallow, surfing and fishing are not popular activities. The beach is a popular place, especially during the summer, with the beach well suited to family usage. There are a wide range of other activities in the ‘fun park’ immediately adjacent to the beach, and good facilities are provided. The beach is patrolled by Nelson Surf Life Saving Club in the weekends of the summer months. Check here for patrol times www.findabeach.co.nz/beaches/tahunanui/safety

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Family friendly

This beach is great for families large and small, with typically small waves and great facilities. It is patrolled by surf lifeguards during the summer months. Check here for patrol times www.findabeach.co.nz/beaches/tahunanui/safety

Swimming

Tahunanui is a very popular beach amongst both Nelson residents and visitors to the region. Numbers in the area swell over the summer holiday period, but swimming is enjoyed well into autumn, and starts in spring. The beach remains shallow for some distance offshore, though deeper holes may form. The beach rarely has sizeable surf. Take care near the mouth of the estuary, as strong currents may be experienced. The beach is patrolled by Nelson Surf Life Saving Club during the summer weekends, patrol times can be found here www.findabeach.co.nz/beaches/tahunanui/safety/

Surfing

Tahunanui is sheltered from any form of sizeable waves, as such surfing is virtually non-existent at this beach. However young children can ride body boards on the small beach break.

Fishing

Surfcasting from Tahunanui is possible, but due to the shallow nature of the seafloor it is usually unrewarding. More people tend to fish from the rock wall which extends along the eastern-side of the beach. Boat fishing in Tasman Bay is good.

Activities and facilities

Activities

  • Canoeing/kayaking
  • Dog walking
  • Shell fish gathering
  • Wind/kite surfing
  • Wind-powered vehicles

Facilities

  • Car parking
  • Food and beverage kiosk
  • Public toilets

Safety

The beach is our favourite playground, but it can also be a dangerous place. Learn about the hazards at Tahunanui Beach and be prepared so you and your family can enjoy the sun, sea and sand safely this summer.

Hazards

Strong rips/currents
Submerged objects
Sudden drop off

Patrols

Patrolled Beach
Tahunanui Beach is a patrolled beach.
Stay safe - swim beween the flags.

Forecast provided by SwellMap.com

Cloudy
9°c
Max Temp.
12°c
Water Temp.

Wind

Still
12 kph
East

Swell

Small
0.2m
East

Water Conditions

For boating and surfing
Good. 7/10
7
Poor. 1/10
1

Tides

6:10Am
High
12:40Pm
Low
6:40Pm
High
7-day Forecast ► Forecast for Friday 17 Sep 2021, 6Pm
Swellmap.com

Safety at Tahunanui Beach

We want you to have a great time whilst visiting Tahunanui Beach. But take a moment to learn more about being safe on New Zealand Beaches. More ►

Patrolled Beach

Patrolling club: Nelson SLSC ►
Patrolled Beach
Tahunanui Beach is a patrolled beach.
Stay safe - swim beween the flags.
 

Patrol Hours

Tahunanui Beach is NOT CURRENTLY patrolled by Surf Lifeguards in Winter months. In an emergency call 111 and ask for Police assistance. Surf Lifeguard patrols will resume in November 2021.

Hazards

Strong rips/currents
Strong rips/currents
Submerged objects
Submerged objects
Sudden drop off
Sudden drop off

Click a safety symbol for more information on the risk

4 simple rules to keep you safe

We want you to have a great time whilst visiting Tahunanui Beach. But take a moment to learn more about being safe on New Zealand beaches and looking out for each other. More ►

The Water Safety Code:

  • Be prepared
  • Watch out for yourself and others
  • Be aware of the dangers
  • Know your limits
DIAL 111 in the event of an emergency

Location

Tahunanui Beach is situated on the coastline, adjacent to the Nelson suburb of Tahunanui, 5 km southwest of Nelson City centre. The golden sand beach is approximately 1 km long, and slopes gently into the ocean; it is sheltered from large swell. The beach is backed by the residential and holiday area of Tahunanui, and a ‘fun park’. A seawall runs along the eastern-side of the beach, which wraps around the bay, to Port Nelson; the western-side of the beach leads into the estuary. A road runs the length of the beach, and there are numerous beach access locations. Good facilities are provided at the beach.

Public Transport

Bus: http://nelsoncoaches.co.nz/timetable.htm

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Beach Water Quality

Many councils provide the results of their weekly monitoring. This lets people know what the most recent bacteria levels were. Remember, even sites with low risk can be unsuitable to swim at from time to time and we recommend that you avoid swimming for 48 hours after heavy rainfall.

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