Large swells have damaged the coastline at Waihi Beach.
The Waihi Beach Surf Lifesaving Club car park is closed today to allow a clean up after higher then usual tides inundated the area.
![Damage to the coastline at Waihi Beach. Photo / Western Bay Council](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/HB5ME42IRJZ5EOIM437THOB3QY.jpg?auth=0e07d8339905be64edb6413c99f8e3babfcde2508c1242bafd19da887c7841b4&width=16&height=12&quality=70&smart=true)
Western Bay of Plenty Council said via social media they, along with Bay of Plenty Regional Council, were working hard to clear away debris and repair some access ways.
"As a result, some access ways will be closed for these repairs until further notice.