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New Zealand · Hawke’s Bay

Best beaches in Napier

3 ranked beaches in Napier, Hawke’s Bay

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 Napier

  1. 1

    Ahuriri Beach

    Compact Napier city beach valued for cafés, promenade access, and easy swimming feel.

    7.0
  2. 2

    Marine Parade Beach

    Iconic Napier waterfront beach frontage with high visibility for visitors.

    7.0
  3. 3

    Westshore Beach

    Napier’s best-known urban beach with easy city access and bay views.

    7.0

What makes Napier's beaches stand out?

Napier sits in Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand and is home to 3 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 Napier or a quieter hidden cove, the list above is refreshed every 30 minutes using live Stormglass and OpenWeather data.