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New Zealand · West Coast

Best beaches in Greymouth

4 ranked beaches in Greymouth, West Coast

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 Greymouth

  1. 1

    Blaketown Beach

    Distinct Greymouth beach by the river mouth and breakwater, separate from Cobden.

    7.0
  2. 2

    Cobden Beach

    Greymouth’s main surf beach with easy town access and strong local identity.

    7.0
  3. 3

    Rapahoe Beach

    One of the Grey District’s best swimming-style beaches with a broad sandy bay.

    7.0
  4. 4

    South Beach

    Local Greymouth strand south of the river, useful for town-level beach coverage.

    7.0

What makes Greymouth's beaches stand out?

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