Open Water Data

Cornwallis Beach

Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand

Data Sources
  • Water Quality Status
    Passed tests Sun, Jan 12, 2025 at 10:00am
  • Air Temperature
    15°C / 59°F (air) Mon, Dec 5, 2022 at 5:45pm
  • Wind
    29.9 - 15.5km/h E 80° Mon, Dec 5, 2022 at 5:45pm
  • Partly cloudy
    Partly cloudy Mon, Dec 5, 2022 at 5:45pm
  • Precipitation
    0mm Mon, Dec 5, 2022 at 5:45pm
  • Air Visibility
    10km Mon, Dec 5, 2022 at 5:45pm
  • Humidity
    77% Mon, Dec 5, 2022 at 5:45pm

In 1863 New Zealand was struck by it's greatest maritime disaster. The Royal Navy's HMS Orpheus hit a moving sand bar and fell to it's side. The Manukau Harbor's water pounded on the ship, destroying it and killing 189 off its officers. 3 of the sailors graves can be found on the Orpheus Graves Walk South of the beach.

The beach is now part of the Waitakere Ranges. This small section includes picnic facilities with bbq's, a boat ramp, toilets, and parking. The area is perfect for swimming, fishing, boating and exploring. Limited mobility toilets and access is available by the main picnic area.

The description above was copied from or heavily based on Swim Guide, with permission.

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