Best beaches in Hot Water Beach

1 ranked beach in Hot Water Beach, Waikato Region

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 Hot Water Beach

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Hot Water Beach
Famous for natural hot-spring pools dug in the sand near low tide.
7.0

What makes Hot Water Beach's beaches stand out?

Hot Water Beach sits in Waikato Region, 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 Hot Water Beach or a quieter hidden cove, the list above is refreshed every 30 minutes using live Stormglass and OpenWeather data.