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Best beaches in Gisborne, New Zealand 2026 — OBI Ranked | OnlyBeaches

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Best beaches in Gisborne

14 ranked beaches in Gisborne, 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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Hamanatua Beach

Small beach near the Wainui-Makorori corridor with authentic local use.

7.0

Kaiti Beach

Harbour-side Gisborne beach with strong local use and city proximity.

7.0

Loisel’s Beach

Local sandy beach south of Gisborne with a quieter community feel.

7.0

Makorori Beach

A major surf and coastal-drive beach just north of Gisborne city.

7.0

Midway Beach

Long city-adjacent beach known for surf lifesaving and accessible recreation.

7.0

Muriwai Beach

Rural beach south of Gisborne, useful for non-city beach coverage.

7.0

Okitu Beach

Northern Wainui-area surf beach valued by locals and visiting wave seekers.

7.0

Pouawa North Beach

Quiet stretch north of Pouawa with genuine local beach identity.

7.0

Sponge Bay

Small scenic cove south of Wainui with sheltered local appeal.

7.0

Tatapouri Beach

Known for reefy shoreline, rock pools, and marine-life experiences nearby.

7.0

Tuahine Point Beach

Rocky scenic shoreline near Tuahine Point distinct from Wainui Beach.

7.0

Waikanae Beach

Central Gisborne beach popular for swimming, walks, and easy city access.

7.0

Wainui Beach

Gisborne’s signature surf beach with consistent waves and broad golden sand.

7.0

Young Nick’s Head Beach

Scenic beach near the iconic headland south of Poverty Bay.

7.0

What makes Gisborne's beaches stand out?

Gisborne sits in Gisborne / Tairāwhiti, New Zealand and is home to 14 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 Gisborne or a quieter hidden cove, the list above is refreshed every 30 minutes using live Stormglass and OpenWeather data.