The weather gods smiled on festivities yesterday, with sunshine and temperatures reaching well into the 20s.
Wairoa was the warmest spot in the region, reaching 28C, while Hastings was not far behind.
About 600 people flocked to Ocean Baech yesterday to cool off.
Ocean Beach Senior Guard, Laird Kouger said it had been "pretty steady" with 90 people counted in the water at one time.
However, MetService meteorologist Ciaran Doolin said it was not here to stay, with a front moving through the region during the course of today.