New Zealand · Wellington Region
Ranked by the OnlyBeaches Index (OBI) — a 1-10 score blending water purity, conditions, crowd levels and vibe. Updated every 30 minutes.
Karehana Bay
A smaller Plimmerton-side bay offering calmer swimming and local appeal.
Plimmerton Beach
A popular village beach on the Kāpiti-facing coast with safe swimming conditions.
Pukerua Bay Beach
A compact coastal village beach with cliffs, sunsets, and Kāpiti views.
Titahi Bay Beach
A broad west-facing surf beach with strong local identity and sunset appeal.
Porirua sits in Wellington Region, New Zealand and is home to 4 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 Porirua or a quieter hidden cove, the list above is refreshed every 30 minutes using live Stormglass and OpenWeather data.
