Tairua Beach
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Tairua Beach
Tairua Beach has a well-established residential community and this swells during the summer months. Beach usage at Tairua is high with a great deal of swimmers and other beach users. Swimmers need to be careful when swell is present and should always swim in the patrolled area.
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Activities and facilities
Activities
- Canoeing/kayaking
- Dog walking
- Horse riding
- Shell fish gathering
- Wind/kite surfing
Facilities
- Car parking
- Public toilets
- Shower
Safety
The beach is our favourite playground, but it can also be a dangerous place. Learn about the hazards at Tairua Beach and be prepared so you and your family can enjoy the sun, sea and sand safely this summer.
Hazards
Patrols

Stay safe - swim beween the flags.
Forecast provided by SwellMap.com
Tides
Safety at Tairua Beach
We want you to have a great time whilst visiting Tairua Beach. But take a moment to learn more about being safe on New Zealand Beaches. More ►
Patrolled Beach

Stay safe - swim beween the flags.
Patrol Hours
Tairua beach will be patrolled by Surf Lifeguards every Saturday, Sunday & Public Holidays from 11am to 4pm between 4 December 2021 until 27 February 2022. Week day patrols from 10am to 6pm start from 22 December 2021 until 28 January 2022.
Hazards
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 Tairua 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
Location
Tairau Beach is located 1 kilometre from Tairua Township, just north of Tokoroa Point. Directly behind the beach is the Tairua Harbour. The beach is 700 metres long with large headlands at either end. The beach is golden sand and the Tairua Surf Life Saving Club is located approximately 100 metres from the southeast end of the beach. The township that is located in the back beach area and has many facilities including a variety of accommodation options, service stations and food and liquor outlets.
Public Transport
Bus: NO only Intercity bus stop
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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