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.

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

7.0

Cobden Beach

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

7.0

Rapahoe Beach

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

7.0

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.