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.

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Anaura Bay Beach

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

7.0

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.