KiteGlobeAshworths Beach
Ashworths Beach is a kiteboarding spot near Christchurch in New Zealand, with open ocean conditions and prevailing NE wind.
| Country | New Zealand |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Christchurch |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Ocean |
| Best wind direction | NE |
| Coordinates | -43.2306, 172.7454 |
About Ashworths Beach
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.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Ashworths Beach offers open ocean conditions with NE wind, launching from ocean.
How do I get to Ashworths 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.
Hazards at Ashworths Beach
Currents.
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.