Best beaches in New Haven

1 ranked beach in New Haven, Otago

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 New Haven

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Surat Bay
A Catlins beach and estuary area known for sea lions and easy coastal walks.

7.0

What makes New Haven's beaches stand out?

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