# Carters Beach

> A sandy surf beach close to Westport, popular for walks and for watching sunset over the Tasman Sea.

Source: https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzw-carters-beach/

A sandy surf beach close to Westport, popular for walks and for watching sunset over the Tasman Sea. Swim only with caution and check conditions, as the surf here can be strong, and stay off the dunes.

- **Nearest town:** Westport, New Zealand
- **Category:** Nature & parks
- **GPS:** -41.7600, 171.5870

## Good to know

**Best time to go:** The most pleasant months are usually March–April and October–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in May, September and December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

## Nearby

- [Cape Foulwind Walkway and Tauranga Bay](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzw-cape-foulwind/) – 9 km
- [Denniston Plateau and Incline](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzw-denniston/) – 17 km
- [Pororari River Track](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzw-pororari-river/) – 44 km
- [Pancake Rocks and Blowholes](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzw-pancake-rocks/) – 45 km

## FAQs

### Where is Carters Beach?

Carters Beach is in Westport, New Zealand, at GPS -41.7600, 171.5870.

### What is there to see near Carters Beach?

Places worth a stop nearby: Cape Foulwind Walkway and Tauranga Bay (9 km), Denniston Plateau and Incline (17 km), Pororari River Track (44 km) and Pancake Rocks and Blowholes (45 km).

### When is the best time to visit Carters Beach?

The most pleasant months are usually March–April and October–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in May, September and December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)