Scorching Bay Beach is listed as a park in Haywards, Lower Hutt, with a Google rating of 4.7.
A good beach park gives people space to walk, look out over the water and unwind, with clear paths and somewhere to stop. The main things to know about any beach are that tides, swells and currents change quickly, that the water around Wellington is cold even on warm days, and that there may be no lifeguards, so regulars check conditions first, keep children within arm's reach and never swim alone. The coast can turn windy fast, so a windproof layer and sun protection are both worth packing, and early mornings and late afternoons are the quietest. Wear shoes with grip on rocks, respect any signs about swimming or dogs, and take your rubbish home.
For people in Haywards and around Lower Hutt, Scorching Bay Beach is a very well-rated spot to enjoy the water.