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New Zealand · Taranaki

Best beaches in Ōakura

2 ranked beaches in Ōakura, Taranaki

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 Ōakura

  1. 1

    Ahu Ahu Beach

    Wild black-sand and reef coastline just south of Ōakura with strong local surf culture.

    7.0
  2. 2

    Ōakura Beach

    Classic Taranaki surf-town beach with lifeguards, holiday traffic, and broad local recognition.

    7.0

What makes Ōakura's beaches stand out?

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