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New Zealand · Southland

Best beaches in Fortrose

2 ranked beaches in Fortrose, Southland

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 Fortrose

  1. 1

    Fortrose Beach

    Accessible Toetoes Bay beach near the Mataura River mouth with a quiet local feel.

    7.0
  2. 2

    Toetoes Bay Beach

    Broad and under-visited south-coast beachscape between Fortrose and the Catlins.

    7.0

What makes Fortrose's beaches stand out?

Fortrose sits in Southland, New Zealand and is home to 2 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 Fortrose or a quieter hidden cove, the list above is refreshed every 30 minutes using live Stormglass and OpenWeather data.