About Titahi Bay
Titahi Bay is a popular village within Porirua City, with a relaxed waterfront lifestyle, yet it’s close to employment in Porirua and is just a short train ride from Wellington.
It has an interesting history and a great community vibe. Home to around 6610 residents (estimated at June 2025), many local businesses and a wide range of boating, sporting and outdoor activities.
Titahi Bay is full of places to explore and things to do. It has a relaxed, community atmosphere and is only a five-minute drive from central Porirua which is a large service hub with additional amenities. Titahi Bay has around two dozen parks and reserves, plus many walkways to explore by bike or on foot.
Titahi Bay Beach - a safe and clean beach
Titahi Bay Beach is a popular gently shelving sandy beach, great for swimming, picnics, large gatherings and a 1km jog. In a good onshore northerly wind it's modest surf is enough to attract surfers and kite-surfers. At other times, body-boarders, kayakers and paddle boarders enjoying the conditions. There are changing rooms and toilets at each end and is patrolled by the Surf Life Saving Club during the summer months.
It has historic boatsheds, beautiful views which include Mana and Kapiti Islands and the South Island, and a walkway with native vegetation and historic notes. A fossilized forest is sometimes visible in the sand.
Surf Life Saving
Titahi Bay Surf Life Saving Club has operated at the centre of the beach for over 40 years in the Bay. Patrols are usually in place between noon and 5pm on Saturday and Sunday from December to March. The Club also runs a strong junior programme for 7-13 year-olds.
Surfing
Surfing is a popular activity at Titahi Bay beach. There is an 'all tide' break and onshore northerly winds generally provide the best waves. The surf breaks offer a wide array of size and skill sets. Ask the locals about Pete's Rocks (1.5-2 m), the famous Locals (1-2m), and the Fisherman’s (inside 2-3m, outside 3-5m). Refer to Surf Guide.
Alcohol - Porirua City Council prohibits drinking, possessing or carrying alcohol on Titahi Bay beach between 5pm and 7am.
Transport - You can get to the beach on a route 210 or 220 bus, and there is public or roadside car parking close by.
Water Quality - Water quality is tested weekly during the summer.
Dogs - Dogs may be exercised on the beach from 1 April to 31 October. They are prohibited between 10am and 7pm between 1 November to 31 March.
Vehicles - Private vehicles are not allowed on the beach. There is gated access for launching boats at both ends. For more information refer to Porirua City Council.
Whitireia Coast and Onehunga Bay
Onehunga Bay is a swimming beach that can be accessed by car during daylight hours through Whitireia Park, or by walking around the coast from Onepoto. The road through Whitireia Park has some large grass areas for picnicking, kite flying, and other outdoor activities. The beach is sandy and gently shelving, with some rock pools for the kids to explore. There are changing sheds and toilets.
NOTE: The road down to the beach is narrow and steep in places, please take care when driving.
Find out more on: Porirua City Council Beaches and SafeSwim
Water activities
The following clubs operate on the Onepoto Arm of Porirua Harbour:
- Titahi Bay Boating Club
- Porirua Rowing Club
- Porirua Canoe Kayak Club
- Mana Pasifika Outrigger Canoe Club
- Porirua Power Boat Club.
Boat launching and mooring
- Titahi Bay Beach (one at each end)
- Onepoto Road (one at each end)
- For more information go to Porirua City Council Public Boat Launching Facilities and Boatsheds and Pole Moorings.
Weather forecasts
- Tide King - updated tide times and tide charts for Porirua City, Wellington as well as high tide and low tide heights, weather forecasts and surf reports for the week.
- Metservice Marine Forecast - sea temperature, tides, weather and surf forecast.
- Inner harbour (Onepoto) Webcam
- Porirua Harbour tide predictions
Marine forecasts on VHF
- Maritime Radio on Channel 16 at these times: 0133, 0533, 0733, 1033, 1333, 1733 and 2133.
- Coastguard Nowcasting on Channel 20 and as a smartphone app, continuous.
Parks and reserves
We have around two dozen parks and reserves in Titahi Bay. To find out more go to the Porirua City Council Parks and Reserves.
Fairies and elves live in and around Titahi Bay - look out for their little doors all over the Bay. Where have you seen one?