Best beaches in Waimate

1 ranked beach in Waimate, Canterbury

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 Waimate

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Waihao Box Beach
A remote South Canterbury river-mouth beach known for wild shingle coastline and solitude.

7.0

What makes Waimate's beaches stand out?

Waimate sits in Canterbury, 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 Waimate or a quieter hidden cove, the list above is refreshed every 30 minutes using live Stormglass and OpenWeather data.