Best beaches in Mangawhai

3 ranked beaches in Mangawhai, Northland

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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Forestry Beach

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Local surf beach south of Te Arai that is commonly underrepresented in generic datasets.

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Mangawhai Heads Beach

Major surf and holiday beach marking Northland’s southern coastal gateway.

7.0

Te Arai Beach

Open surf beach beside dunes and high-end coastal development, still quieter than Mangawhai.

7.0

What makes Mangawhai's beaches stand out?

Mangawhai sits in Northland, 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 Mangawhai or a quieter hidden cove, the list above is refreshed every 30 minutes using live Stormglass and OpenWeather data.