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New Zealand · Gisborne / Tairāwhiti

Best beaches in Anaura Bay

2 ranked beaches in Anaura Bay, Gisborne / Tairāwhiti

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 Anaura Bay

  1. 1

    Anaura Bay Beach

    Beautiful sheltered bay with pale sand and calm summer swimming appeal.

    7.0
  2. 2

    Anaura North Beach

    Quieter northern end of Anaura Bay area with local beach value.

    7.0

What makes Anaura Bay's beaches stand out?

Anaura Bay sits in Gisborne / Tairāwhiti, 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 Anaura Bay or a quieter hidden cove, the list above is refreshed every 30 minutes using live Stormglass and OpenWeather data.