Best beaches in Waikawa Beach

2 ranked beaches in Waikawa Beach, Manawatū-Whanganui

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Waikawa Beach

Quiet southern Horowhenua beach with estuary, dunes and views toward Kāpiti Island.

7.0

Waikawa River Mouth Beach

Estuary-side sand area with calm edges and Kāpiti views, commonly missed in broad beach datasets.

7.0

What makes Waikawa Beach's beaches stand out?

Waikawa Beach sits in Manawatū-Whanganui, 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 Waikawa Beach or a quieter hidden cove, the list above is refreshed every 30 minutes using live Stormglass and OpenWeather data.