Open Water Data

Bluff Harbour at Morrison's Beach

Bluff, Southland, New Zealand

Data Sources
  • Water Quality Status
    No relevant data Tue, Feb 3, 2026 at 10:20am
  • Air Temperature
    12.8°C / 55°F (air) Mon, Dec 5, 2022 at 5:15pm
  • Wind
    7.2 - 9km/h SSE 157° Mon, Dec 5, 2022 at 5:15pm
  • Overcast
    Overcast Mon, Dec 5, 2022 at 5:15pm
  • Precipitation
    0mm Mon, Dec 5, 2022 at 5:15pm
  • Air Visibility
    10km Mon, Dec 5, 2022 at 5:15pm
  • Humidity
    69% Mon, Dec 5, 2022 at 5:15pm

The beach is accessed directly from the main road with parking available on the street front. The beach is often visited by seals coming ashore. Environment Southland measures water quality here during summer (December to March).

Physical signs discouraged swimmers from entering the waters at Morrison Beach as there is a stormwater drain that discharges contaminants here. Council has taken extra effort to monitor this area and improve water quality. Swimming is not advised for 48 hours after heavy rain but there are many other things to do. There have been humpback whale sighting from shore, enjoy a scenic walk starting at Sterling Point or visit the Bluff War Memorial at the end of Burrows street close to the public toilets.

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

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