Ashworths Beach, New Zealand
Ashworths Beach, New Zealand is a Shallow, Small waves and Medium waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from NE .
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
Ashworths Beach, New Zealand is a Shallow, Small waves and Medium waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from NE .
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
How to get there
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.
Nearest Airports
Distance
925km from spot
45km from spot
355km from spot
How to get there
How to get there
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.
Nearest Airports
Distance
925km from spot
45km from spot
355km from spot
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Riding Conditions in Ashworths Beach, New Zealand
Riding Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
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.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from NE .
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.
Wind usually blows from NE on the spot.
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
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.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from NE .
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.
Wind usually blows from NE on the spot.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Ashworths Beach, New Zealand is a Shallow, Small waves and Medium waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Big size.
This is the transition area from pebbly to sandy beach, becoming sandier closer to Christchurch. Some small dunes you can shelter behind while rigging if required.
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.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Ashworths Beach, New Zealand is a Shallow, Small waves and Medium waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Big size.
This is the transition area from pebbly to sandy beach, becoming sandier closer to Christchurch. Some small dunes you can shelter behind while rigging if required.
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.
Need to know
There is no beach users reported here.
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Currents
.
Beach risk reported:
None
.
The is no particular rules reported , but as a best practice, talk to a local before you go on water.
Need to know
Need to know
There is no beach users reported here.
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Currents
.
Beach risk reported:
None
.
The is no particular rules reported , but as a best practice, talk to a local before you go on water.
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Webcams around Ashworths Beach, New Zealand
Webcams around Ashworths Beach, New Zealand
Weather Forecast for the next 10days
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Wind and Temperature over the past years
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Wind stats in New Zealand...
| Month | % of Windy Days (more than 15kts) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 45 |
| Feb | 38 |
| Mar | 41 |
| Apr | 42 |
| May | 43 |
| Jun | 46 |
| Jul | 39 |
| Aug | 40 |
| Sep | 51 |
| Oct | 55 |
| Nov | 52 |
| Dec | 39 |
% of Windy Days (more than 15kts)
Additional information
There are 3 kitesurf schools and 104 kitesurf spots in New Zealand.
Best months: January February March April May September October November December
Best months: January February March April May September October November December
Accomodation around the spot
Ashworths Beach, New Zealand
