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Covetrip / Beach / Waihi Beach, Bay of Plenty edge, New Zealand

Waihi Beach

4.5 / 5 · 1 204 reviews Oceania Updated June 2026

Waihi Beach is at Waihi Beach, Bay of Plenty edge, New Zealand in Coromandel Peninsula, New Zealand.

Long surf beach at the southern Coromandel gateway. 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
Moderate
Waves
1.02 m
Shoreline
site.features.sand
Region
Coromandel Peninsula
Country
New Zealand

Frequently asked questions

Where is Waihi Beach?

Waihi Beach, Bay of Plenty edge, New Zealand

What type of shore is it?

sand

Which region is it in?

Coromandel Peninsula, 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
15°
10°
Wind 41 km/h
UV index 6
21/09
15°
8°
Wind 31 km/h
UV index 6
22/09
18°
10°
Wind 29 km/h
UV index 4
23/09
14°
8°
Wind 22 km/h
UV index 6
24/09
14°
4°
Wind 19 km/h
UV index 6
25/09
16°
5°
Wind 19 km/h
UV index 6
26/09
16°
9°
Wind 26 km/h
UV index 1

Best season to swim

Real historical monthly sea temperature averages.

Jan
20.1°
Feb
21°
Mar
20.6°
Apr
19.5°
May
17.7°
Jun
16.4°
Jul
15°
Aug
14.6°
Sep
15.1°
Oct
15.4°
Nov
17.3°
Dec
18.9°

Places to stay nearby

Walk to the Water

Stay near Whangamata Beach
≈ see partner
3.1 km

Harbour View

Stay near Whangamata Beach
≈ see partner
2.7 km

Harbour Inn

Stay near Whangamata Beach
≈ see partner
2.3 km

Beach Central

Stay near Whangamata Beach
≈ see partner
1.6 km

Surf N Stay Whangamata

Stay near Whangamata Beach
≈ see partner
995 m

San Marco Luxury Tuscan Beachside Villa

Stay near Whangamata Beach
≈ see partner
1 km

Brenton Lodge

Stay near Whangamata Beach
≈ see partner
732 m

Beverley Beach

Stay near Whangamata Beach
≈ see partner
3.2 km

The Blue Rendevous

Stay near Whangamata Beach
≈ see partner
3.9 km

Whangamata Beach Break

Stay near Whangamata Beach
≈ see partner
2.3 km

Sans Souchi

Stay near Whangamata Beach
≈ see partner
2.4 km

Beach Life

Stay near Whangamata Beach
≈ see partner
3.4 km

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