Whiritoa Beach
Whiritoa Beach has reasonable facilities and has quite a few residential and holiday houses. The beach can be very busy on hot summer days with a good number of beach users in the water. All beach users should be careful during swells of one metre and over as strong rips and currents will form and there can also be a heavy shore dump. Swimmers are advised to stay in the patrol area.
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Activities and facilities
Activities
- Canoeing/kayaking
- Dog walking
- Scuba diving
- Shell fish gathering
Facilities
- Car parking
- Playground
- Public toilets
Safety
The beach is our favourite playground, but it can also be a dangerous place. Learn about the hazards at Whiritoa 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.
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Tides
Safety at Whiritoa Beach
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Patrolled Beach
Stay safe - swim beween the flags.
Patrol Hours
Whiritoa 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
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4 simple rules to keep you safe
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The Water Safety Code:
- Be prepared
- Watch out for yourself and others
- Be aware of the dangers
- Know your limits
Location
Whiritoa Beach is located 16 kilometres north of Waihi Township and 13 kilometres south of Whangamata. Whiritoa is a small bay of 1.5 kilometres in length with cliff headlands at both the northern and southern ends. Whiritoa Surf Life Saving Club is located around the centre of the bay and is accessed from the main road to the beach (Whiritoa Beach Road). The Surf Life Saving Club is located on the fore dunes that run from one end of the beach to the other. These dunes range from one to five metres in height. The beach is golden sand and there are rocks and islands dotted out from the northern end.
Public Transport
Bus: YES - Bus stop on the main road Whiritoa beach Road
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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