Mount Maunganui beach. Photo / File
A local lifeguard has praised beachgoers in Mount Maunganui saying they have been more responsible this summer, with no issues with the large swell over recent days.
Tauranga Surf Life Saving supervisor Nate Moore said there had been a large swell from Wednesday to Friday with an undertow, but swimmers
were staying in their depths and between the flags.
"It was quite good to see.
"Over the last few days, it was good to see the public listening to the lifeguards, and making the most of the conditions."
He said people appeared to be more responsible in the water than in previous summers, and more aware of the dangers.
