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New Zealand · Taranaki

Best beaches in Tongapōrutu

2 ranked beaches in Tongapōrutu, Taranaki

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 Tongapōrutu

  1. 1

    Rapanui Beach

    Secluded cliff-backed beach near Tongapōrutu that is easy to miss in generic beach lists.

    7.0
  2. 2

    Tongapōrutu Beach

    Black-sand beach famed for cliffs, sea stacks, and the Three Sisters coastline.

    7.0

What makes Tongapōrutu's beaches stand out?

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