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New Zealand · Bay of Plenty

Best beaches in Whakatāne

3 ranked beaches in Whakatāne, 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 Whakatāne

  1. 1

    Coastlands Beach

    Accessible Whakatāne-area surf beach with dunes and long walking space.

    7.0
  2. 2

    West End Beach

    Recognized Ōhope surf end with a livelier beach culture and good coastal views.

    7.0
  3. 3

    Whakatāne Heads Beach

    Town-side river-mouth beach area with coastal views and practical visitor access.

    7.0

What makes Whakatāne's beaches stand out?

Whakatāne sits in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand and is home to 3 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 Whakatāne or a quieter hidden cove, the list above is refreshed every 30 minutes using live Stormglass and OpenWeather data.