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Covetrip / Beach / Ohiwa, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

Ohiwa Beach

4.5 / 5 · 1 204 reviews Oceania Updated June 2026

Ohiwa Beach is at Ohiwa, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand.

Harbour-side and ocean beaches near Ohope. Shore type: sand. Use the map and nearby stays on this page to plan access and overnight options.

CoveTrip lists verified coastal places with practical details for travellers comparing New Zealand beaches.

At a glance

Water temperature
15 °C
Sea state
Rough
Waves
1.56 m
Shoreline
site.features.sand
Region
Bay of Plenty
Country
New Zealand

Frequently asked questions

Where is Ohiwa Beach?

Ohiwa, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

What type of shore is it?

sand

Which region is it in?

Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

Is it good for swimming?

Check local conditions and lifeguard advice; NZ beaches vary with surf and currents.

How do I find nearby hotels?

See the stays section on this page for properties within driving distance.

7-day forecast

20/09
16°
6°
Wind 33 km/h
UV index 6
21/09
18°
3°
Wind 16 km/h
UV index 6
22/09
19°
8°
Wind 24 km/h
UV index 6
23/09
15°
5°
Wind 17 km/h
UV index 6
24/09
15°
2°
Wind 8 km/h
UV index 5
25/09
15°
0°
Wind 15 km/h
UV index 6
26/09
15°
2°
Wind 12 km/h
UV index 3

Best season to swim

Real historical monthly sea temperature averages.

Jan
20.7°
Feb
21.3°
Mar
20.8°
Apr
19.5°
May
17.6°
Jun
16.2°
Jul
14.9°
Aug
14.2°
Sep
14.6°
Oct
15.6°
Nov
18.4°
Dec
19.7°

Places to stay nearby

Kohi Point

Stay near Ohope Beach
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2.7 km

The Lights House

Stay near Ohope Beach
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3.1 km

Ohope Heights

Stay near Ohope Beach
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3.1 km

Treetop Hideaway

Stay near Ohope Beach
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3.9 km

Ohope Coastal Escape

Stay near Ohope Beach
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991 m

Ōhope Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park

Stay near Ohope Beach
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1.6 km

Aquarius Motel

Stay near Ohope Beach
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2.3 km

Ohope Lifestyles

Stay near Ohope Beach
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3.3 km

Ohope Beachside Retreat

Stay near Ohope Beach
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727 m

The Sun Capsule

Stay near Ohope Beach
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999 m

Ocean View

Stay near Ohope Beach
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2.4 km

Ohope Villas with Spa

Stay near Ohope Beach
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2.3 km

Beaches nearby

Less than 30 minutes by car.

Ohope Beach

Ohope, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

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