Swimming in Wellington
Wellington, North Island, New Zealand
Best Swim Spots in Wellington
Ranked by community ratings. Check real-time conditions before heading out.
Balaena Bay
Breaker Bay
Hataitai Beach
Island Bay at Derwent Street
Island Bay at Reef St Recreation Ground
Island Bay at Surf Club
Mahanga Bay
Lyall Bay at Onepu Road
Lyall Bay at Queens Drive
Lyall Bay at Tirangi Road
Oriental Bay at Band Rotunda
Oriental Bay at Freyberg Beach
Oriental Bay at Wishing Well
Owhiro Bay at Owhiro Bay
Princess Bay
Scorching Bay
Seatoun Beach at Inglis Street
Seatoun Beach at Wharf
Shark Bay
Wellington Beach
Open Water Swimming in Wellington
Wellington offers 23 open water swimming locations across Ocean environments. Whether you are a beginner looking for a calm, sheltered swim or an experienced open water swimmer seeking a challenge, there are options for every level.
Before heading out to any swim spot in Wellington, check current water conditions on SwimPass. Our SwimScore combines real-time weather, marine data, tides, and water quality into a single 0-100 rating so you can make an informed decision in seconds.
Ocean swimmers in Wellington should pay attention to tide schedules and swell forecasts. Swimming around slack tide typically offers the calmest conditions. Check our guide to reading water conditions for tips on interpreting local marine forecasts.
New to open water swimming? Start with our safety guide and first swim guide before heading to any new spot.
Swimming Guides
Prepare for your swim in Wellington with these guides.
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