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New Zealand · Bay of Plenty

Best beaches in Maketu

1 ranked beach in Maketu, Bay of Plenty

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 Maketu

  1. 1

    Maketu Beach

    Historic coastal village beach with estuary, surf and strong local character.

    7.0

What makes Maketu's beaches stand out?

Maketu sits in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand and is home to 1 ranked beach 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 Maketu or a quieter hidden cove, the list above is refreshed every 30 minutes using live Stormglass and OpenWeather data.