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New Zealand · Waikato Region

Best beaches in Manaia

1 ranked beach in Manaia, Waikato Region

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 Manaia

  1. 1

    Manaia Beach

    A quiet Firth of Thames beach area on the western side of the peninsula.

    7.0

What makes Manaia's beaches stand out?

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