Best beaches in Hokitika

2 ranked beaches in Hokitika, West Coast

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 Hokitika

1
Blue Spur Beach

Local beach north of Hokitika, distinct from the main town beach.

7.0

2

Hokitika Beach

A must-have West Coast beach known for driftwood, sunsets, and the Hokitika sign.

7.0

What makes Hokitika's beaches stand out?

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