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New Zealand · Hawke’s Bay

Best beaches in Māhia

6 ranked beaches in Māhia, Hawke’s Bay

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 Māhia

  1. 1

    Black's Beach

    Rugged Māhia Peninsula beach with local recognition and dramatic coastal views.

    7.0
  2. 2

    Blue Bay

    Small named Māhia bay beach suited to discovery-focused coverage.

    7.0
  3. 3

    Māhia Beach

    Signature beach of Māhia Peninsula with classic holiday-town appeal.

    7.0
  4. 4

    Opoutama Beach

    Wide northern Māhia beach with holiday homes and a quieter peninsula feel.

    7.0
  5. 5

    Oraka Beach

    Small scenic beach on Māhia Peninsula with a more tucked-away feel.

    7.0
  6. 6

    Taylors Bay

    Tucked-away Māhia bay with a distinct beach identity beyond the main beach.

    7.0

What makes Māhia's beaches stand out?

Māhia sits in Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand and is home to 6 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 Māhia or a quieter hidden cove, the list above is refreshed every 30 minutes using live Stormglass and OpenWeather data.