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New Zealand · Taranaki

Best beaches in Waverley

2 ranked beaches in Waverley, 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 Waverley

  1. 1

    Waipipi Beach

    Quiet black-sand beach near Waverley with strong local value but limited wider recognition.

    7.0
  2. 2

    Waverley Beach

    Southern coastal beach with cliffs, black sand, and fewer visitors than central Taranaki beaches.

    7.0

What makes Waverley's beaches stand out?

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