New Zealand · Gisborne / Tairāwhiti
Ranked by the OnlyBeaches Index (OBI) — a 1-10 score blending water purity, conditions, crowd levels and vibe. Updated every 30 minutes.
Hamanatua Beach
Small beach near the Wainui-Makorori corridor with authentic local use.
Kaiti Beach
Harbour-side Gisborne beach with strong local use and city proximity.
Loisel’s Beach
Local sandy beach south of Gisborne with a quieter community feel.
Makorori Beach
A major surf and coastal-drive beach just north of Gisborne city.
Midway Beach
Long city-adjacent beach known for surf lifesaving and accessible recreation.
Muriwai Beach
Rural beach south of Gisborne, useful for non-city beach coverage.
Okitu Beach
Northern Wainui-area surf beach valued by locals and visiting wave seekers.
Pouawa North Beach
Quiet stretch north of Pouawa with genuine local beach identity.
Sponge Bay
Small scenic cove south of Wainui with sheltered local appeal.
Tatapouri Beach
Known for reefy shoreline, rock pools, and marine-life experiences nearby.
Tuahine Point Beach
Rocky scenic shoreline near Tuahine Point distinct from Wainui Beach.
Waikanae Beach
Central Gisborne beach popular for swimming, walks, and easy city access.
Wainui Beach
Gisborne’s signature surf beach with consistent waves and broad golden sand.
Young Nick’s Head Beach
Scenic beach near the iconic headland south of Poverty Bay.
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.
