Best beaches in Tauranga

3 ranked beaches in Tauranga, Bay of Plenty

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 Tauranga

1
Fergusson Park Beach
Local harbour beach and park frontage used for relaxed waterfront visits.
7.0
2
Kulim Park Beach
Compact Tauranga harbour beach with city convenience and strong sunset appeal.
7.0
3
Pilot Bay
Sheltered harbour beach at Mount Maunganui, ideal for calm swimming and sunset walks.
7.0

What makes Tauranga's beaches stand out?

Tauranga sits in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand and is home to 3 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 Tauranga or a quieter hidden cove, the list above is refreshed every 30 minutes using live Stormglass and OpenWeather data.