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Covetrip / Beach / Porpoise Bay, Catlins, New Zealand

Porpoise Bay

4.5 / 5 · 1 204 reviews Oceania Updated June 2026

Porpoise Bay is at Porpoise Bay, Catlins, New Zealand in Southland & Fiordland, New Zealand.

Sandy bay next to Curio Bay, known for Hector’s dolphins. 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
11 °C
Sea state
Rough
Waves
5.76 m
Shoreline
site.features.sand
Region
Southland & Fiordland
Country
New Zealand

Frequently asked questions

Where is Porpoise Bay?

Porpoise Bay, Catlins, New Zealand

What type of shore is it?

sand

Which region is it in?

Southland & Fiordland, 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
10°
6°
Wind 49 km/h
UV index 4
21/09
16°
6°
Wind 44 km/h
UV index 5
22/09
8°
4°
Wind 45 km/h
UV index 4
23/09
9°
3°
Wind 25 km/h
UV index 5
24/09
13°
5°
Wind 29 km/h
UV index 1
25/09
12°
7°
Wind 23 km/h
UV index 2
26/09
17°
4°
Wind 33 km/h
UV index 3

Best season to swim

Real historical monthly sea temperature averages.

Jan
14.8°
Feb
15.1°
Mar
15°
Apr
14°
May
12.6°
Jun
11.8°
Jul
10.7°
Aug
10.4°
Sep
10.8°
Oct
11.3°
Nov
12.9°
Dec
14.6°

Places to stay nearby

Kepplestone by the Sea

Stay near Curio Bay
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944 m

The Anchorage

Stay near Curio Bay
≈ see partner
661 m

The Whistling Frog Resort

Stay near Curio Bay
≈ see partner
891 m

South Catlins Cottage

Stay near Curio Bay
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1.6 km

Accomodation at Curio

Stay near Curio Bay
≈ see partner
2.5 km

Hideaway Beach Cottage

Stay near Curio Bay
≈ see partner
2.9 km

Timbri Hotel San Francisco

Stay near Curio Bay
≈ see partner
2.3 km

Unit at Curio

Stay near Curio Bay
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2 km

Mohua Park

Stay near Curio Bay
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3 km

waikawa house

Stay near Curio Bay
≈ see partner
2.2 km

Inn at the Pier Pismo Beach

Stay near Curio Bay
≈ see partner
3.3 km

Forest Edge

Stay near Curio Bay
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3.6 km

Beaches nearby

Less than 30 minutes by car.

Curio Bay

Curio Bay, Catlins, New Zealand

Slope Point Coast

Slope Point, Southland, New Zealand