Riversdale Beach

Saltwater
Beach

Riversdale Beach

Saltwater
Beach

Sq. miles: 0.4
Boat Ramps: 0
Access Points: 0
Species: 6

Riversdale Beach is a four-kilometer stretch of sheltered, gently sloping sands located on the Wairarapa coast. This expansive beachfront provides a classic surf fishing environment, offering anglers a mix of sandy bottom and potential nearshore structure. The beach is well-known for its excellent sea conditions and is a popular destination for a variety of shore-based fishing activities.

Species & education

Learn what type of fish are at Riversdale Beach and what's needed to catch them.

Find which waters have the species you want to catch

Blue Cod

Parapercis colias

Butterfish

Odax pullus

Conger Eel

Conger verreauxi

Kahawai

Arripis trutta

Red Cod

Pseudophycis bachus

Yellowtail Kingfish

Seriola lalandi

Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities

Learn how to get on Riversdale Beach. Uncover great fishing access points, boat ramps, and all the facilities you need for an unforgettable day on the water. Some locations shown may border or include private property. Always check property boundaries and applicable regulations before visiting. onWater's Public & Private Land layer can help you plan your access with confidence.

Riversdale Village Camp

Campsite

Waimanaaki

Campsite

Know where you can legally fish on Riversdale Beach

See public and private land boundaries along the water, turn on private parcels with owner details to know where permission is required, and find land-trust parcels that offer permitted fishing access.

Wellington licenses and regulations

No licenses or regulations available for Wellington.

Take Riversdale Beach with you

The onWater Fish app keeps this water's access points, species and conditions in your pocket, with the tools you use once you're there.

Use the map without signal
Download the map around Riversdale Beach to use it offline when coverage drops.
Log your catches here
Keep a private fishing journal for Riversdale Beach to find where and when fish are biting for you.

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Tides, wind & water conditions (10 day forecast)

On open water, wind and tide matter as much as the weather. See the best times to fish Riversdale Beach and check the marine forecast before you launch.

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