Best beaches in Whataroa

1 ranked beach in Whataroa, 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 Whataroa

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Whataroa Beach

Long remote beach near Whataroa with strong South Westland coastal character.

7.0

What makes Whataroa's beaches stand out?

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