Best beaches in Ocean Beach

1 ranked beach in Ocean Beach, 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 Ocean Beach

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Ocean Beach

Long undeveloped surf beach backed by dunes and hills near Hastings.

7.0

What makes Ocean Beach's beaches stand out?

Ocean Beach sits in Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand and is home to 1 ranked beach 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 Ocean Beach or a quieter hidden cove, the list above is refreshed every 30 minutes using live Stormglass and OpenWeather data.