Beaches Hawke’s Bay places to go

TOP 5 BEACHES

• SURF AT MAHIA PENINSULA with the rolling ocean swells framed by beautiful white cliffs
• ARAMOANA BEACH & TE ANGIANGI MARINE RESERVE, rock pools, a beach and estuary
• TANGOIO BEACH is a rocky pebble beach where exploration and fossicking is key activity. The beach is a known surfing destination. Nearby White Pine Scenic Reserve walks round out a day at the beach.
• AHURIRI ESTUARY BEACH explore a wetland and enjoy safe sheltered beach
• PORT SANDY BEACH local Napier favourite, safe, sheltered swimming for everyone

BEST TIME TO GO

December to mid-March. Winter is surfing heaven with the heavy ocean swells creating over 2 metre wave curls.

WEATHER

The water temperature range is 18 to 20°C on around the 9th of February and are at their coldest on about the 28th of August, in the range 12 to 14°C. Check with Napier – Marine Parade Water Temperature (Sea) and Wetsuit Guide (Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand)

SWIM SAFE

Remember to check water quality with Water Quality Hawke’s Bay before entering the water.