Best beaches in Auckland

4 ranked beaches in Auckland, Auckland Region

Ranked by the OnlyBeaches Index (OBI) — a 1-10 score blending water purity, conditions, crowd levels and vibe. Updated every 30 minutes.

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Calmer city beach between Mission Bay and St Heliers.

7.0

Mission Bay Beach

Auckland’s best-known city beach with cafés, promenade and harbour views.

7.0

St Heliers Beach

Well-loved eastern-bays beach with village cafés and harbour views.

7.0

Takapuna Beach

Popular North Shore beach with Rangitoto views and strong visitor demand.

7.0

What makes Auckland's beaches stand out?

Auckland sits in Auckland Region, New Zealand and is home to 4 ranked beaches on OnlyBeaches. Every beach here is scored by the OnlyBeaches Index — a 1-10 metric blending water purity, live conditions (waves, water temperature, wind), crowd intelligence and vibe.

Whether you're after the highest-scoring beach in Auckland or a quieter hidden cove, the list above is refreshed every 30 minutes using live Stormglass and OpenWeather data.