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New Zealand · Waikato Region

Best beaches in Whangapoua

1 ranked beach in Whangapoua, 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 Whangapoua

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    Whangapoua Beach

    A major northern beach and access point to New Chums without being the same beach.

    7.0

What makes Whangapoua's beaches stand out?

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