Best beaches in Cable Bay

1 ranked beach in Cable Bay, Nelson

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 Cable Bay

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Cable Bay Beach
A striking boulder-and-shingle beach between Nelson and Hira with clear water and coastal walks.

7.0

What makes Cable Bay's beaches stand out?

Cable Bay sits in Nelson, 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 Cable Bay or a quieter hidden cove, the list above is refreshed every 30 minutes using live Stormglass and OpenWeather data.