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New Zealand · Northland

Best beaches in Tutukaka

6 ranked beaches in Tutukaka, Northland

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 Tutukaka

  1. 1

    Horseshoe Bay Beach

    Tiny sheltered Tutukaka Coast cove that is often missed by broad beach datasets.

    7.0
  2. 2

    Matapouri Bay Beach

    Postcard Northland bay with calm swimming and bright sand.

    7.0
  3. 3

    Sandy Bay

    Consistent surf beach on the Tutukaka Coast with wide sand and open-ocean energy.

    7.0
  4. 4

    Tutukaka Beach

    Harbour-side beach close to the Poor Knights Islands dive gateway.

    7.0
  5. 5

    Whale Bay

    Beautiful walk-in cove near Matapouri, known for clear water and native bush backdrop.

    7.0
  6. 6

    Woolleys Bay

    Small Tutukaka Coast beach between larger-name bays, useful for local discovery.

    7.0

What makes Tutukaka's beaches stand out?

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