Best beaches in Portobello

2 ranked beaches in Portobello, 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 Portobello

1
Allans Beach
A peaceful peninsula beach valued for wildlife and open sand without city crowds.

7.0

2

Harwood Beach

A quiet Otago Harbour-side beach useful for calmer family visits.

7.0

What makes Portobello's beaches stand out?

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