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
Titahi Bay Beach is popular as a gently shelving sandy beach, one kilometre long, that’s great for children, picnics, joggers and (at certain times) dogs and horses.
In a good northerly (on-shore) it can develop a respectable surf that attracts surfers and kite-surfers. At other times there are plenty of 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. The fossilised forest is sometimes visible, depending on the sand cover.
Find out more on: Porirua City Council Beaches and Findabeach
Prepare for all weathers with Metservice Marine Forecast -sea temperature, tides, weather and surf forecast.
Transport
You can get to the beach on a route 210 or 220 bus, and there is public or roadside car parking close by.
A safe and clean beach
Alcohol
The Porirua City Council prohibits drinking, possessing or carrying alcohol on Titahi Bay beach at night between 5pm and 7am.
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.
Surfing
Surfing is a popular activity at Titahi Bay beach. There is an 'all tide' break and onshore winds (northerly) generally provide the best waves. The surf breaks offer a wide array of size and skill sets. Ask the locals about Petes Rocks (1.5-2 m), the famous Locals (1-2m), and the Fisherman’s (inside 2-3m, outside 3-5m).
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.
Vehicles
Private vehicles are not allowed on the beach. There is gated access for launching boats at both ends. Refer to Porirua City Council regarding access.
Water Quality
Water quality is tested weekly during the summer:
Whitireia Coast and Onehunga Bay
Onehunga Bay is a swimming beach that can be accessed by car through Whitireia Park (past the radio mast), 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 road down to the beach is narrow and fairly steep in places. If you are a new or nervous driver you might want to walk over and have a look first.
The beach is sandy and gently shelving, with some rock pools for the kids to explore. There are changing sheds and toilets.
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.
Happening at Titahi Bay Beach:
Boat launching
- Titahi Bay Beach (one at each end)
- Onepoto Road (one at each end)
- Launching area beside the bridge at Mana (10 minutes drive from Titahi Bay)
- Ramp at Mana Cruising Club (members only).
Boat mooring
Weather forecasts
Prepare for all weathers with Metservice Marine Forecast - sea temperature, tides, weather and surf forecast.
- Titahi Bay and nearby
- Metservice.Porirua
- Mana Marine
- Porirua Harbour tide predictions
- Current tide (Mana tide gauge)
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. For the full list, go to the Porirua City Council's Reserves Search and click on "Titahi Bay" in the "Suburb" dropdown box.
See also the Porirua City Council's Parks and Reserves section.
A lot of fairies and elves live in the area - look out for their doors all over the Bay! Have you spotted them?
Walkways
There are many scenic, special interest, walking, running, and cycling routes around Titahi Bay. If you are interested in documenting these so we can share with the community please contact us.
A lot of fairies and elves live in and around Titahi Bay - look out for their doors all over the Bay! Have you spotted them?