Best beaches in Opito Bay

2 ranked beaches in Opito Bay, 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 Opito Bay

1
Crayfish Bay
A small cove near Opito Bay best suited to adventurous beach seekers.
7.0
2
Opito Bay Beach
A beautiful Mercury Bay beach known for clear water and a quieter village feel.
7.0

What makes Opito Bay's beaches stand out?

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