About This Spot
Ashworths Beach, New Zealand is one of the world's premier wind-sports destinations, located in New Zealand.
Situated in Oceania, the spot offers Shallow and Small waves and Medium waves water conditions, making it ideal for experienced riders pushing their limits.
With NE winds throughout the season, Ashworths Beach, New Zealand delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.
Why Riders Love It
The NE is sideonshore and can be anything from a light breeze to grab that tiny kite and hold on. And is generally the wind condition you'd get kiting here in. And the wind (NE) is normally stronger here than at the beach in Christchurch.
When to Go
Water temp in summer is in the 20°C's. Winter is in the mid teens. Summer air temp about 25°C. Winter air temp averages 15°C.
What to Expect
Long shore current makes it a challenge to stay up wind in marginal conditions, but the wave riding is sweet. Nice shallow beach at low and average depth at high tide.
Wind & Conditions
NE
Best wind direction
The NE is sideonshore and can be anything from a light breeze to grab that tiny kite and hold on. And is generally the wind condition you'd get kiting here in. And the wind (NE) is normally stronger here than at the beach in Christchurch.
Best Months
Water Conditions
Long shore current makes it a challenge to stay up wind in marginal conditions, but the wave riding is sweet. Nice shallow beach at low and average depth at high tide.
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Facilities & Access
📍 Getting There
📍Medium walk to the beach
Ashworths Beach is just past Woodend and Waikuku about 45 minutes north of Christchurch. Just drive north on the main road that leads to Kaikoura and turn right when you see the sign that welcomes you to the Hurunui District (sign is on your left). Follow the unsealed road until you get to the beach. After 5min you will get to a 'parking area' and the start of a sand track. Do not drive past the parking as your car will get stuck. A 2 min walk from the 'car park' over dunes onto beach.
Location
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