Best beaches in Papamoa

2 ranked beaches in Papamoa, 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 Papamoa

1
Papamoa Beach

Long golden surf beach with easy access and strong holiday-home demand.

7.0

2

Taylor Reserve Beach

Recognizable Papamoa beach stretch with local use and easy residential access.

7.0

What makes Papamoa's beaches stand out?

Papamoa sits in Bay of Plenty, 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 Papamoa or a quieter hidden cove, the list above is refreshed every 30 minutes using live Stormglass and OpenWeather data.