Best beaches in Mount Maunganui

1 ranked beach in Mount Maunganui, 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 Mount Maunganui

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Mount Maunganui Main Beach

Bay of Plenty’s signature ocean beach beside Mauao, with surf, sand and major visitor appeal.

7.0

What makes Mount Maunganui's beaches stand out?

Mount Maunganui 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 Mount Maunganui or a quieter hidden cove, the list above is refreshed every 30 minutes using live Stormglass and OpenWeather data.