Best beaches in Piha

2 ranked beaches in Piha, Auckland Region

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

All beaches in Piha

1
Piha Beach
Auckland’s iconic black-sand surf beach framed by Lion Rock.

7.0

2

Whites Beach

Secluded west-coast beach near Anawhata often missed by casual visitors.

7.0

What makes Piha's beaches stand out?

Piha sits in Auckland Region, New Zealand and is home to 2 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 Piha or a quieter hidden cove, the list above is refreshed every 30 minutes using live Stormglass and OpenWeather data.