Best beaches in Westport

2 ranked beaches in Westport, 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 Westport

1
Carters Beach

A sheltered, accessible Buller beach popular for swimming, walks, and family stays.

7.0

2

North Beach

Westport’s exposed surf strand, useful as a distinct town beach from Carters.

7.0

What makes Westport's beaches stand out?

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