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New Zealand · Waikato Region

Best beaches in Tairua

2 ranked beaches in Tairua, 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 Tairua

  1. 1

    Sailors Grave Beach

    A more secluded surf beach north of Tairua with dramatic coastal scenery.

    7.0
  2. 2

    Tairua Ocean Beach

    A highly valued east-coast beach with surf, harbour access nearby, and Paku views.

    7.0

What makes Tairua's beaches stand out?

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