New Brighton
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Would be nice to ban the fishermen that choose to cast their lines off the pier. Watch out you don´t get a hook in your leg !! Posing show-off surfers are more important than the people of Christchurch having a free substitute for a boat.
Atmosphere:
Usually when there is a swell running, everyman and his dog from the Brighton area will be out. There are a few hot locals that will grab a few waves. The Bennett crew are always out week days and weekends. Generally a good vibe out here and during summer, crowds of people stroll on the pier to see the sights of surfing and fishing.
Additional Info:
The north ramp has some nice banks out front. Sit just to the left of the Pier if you want nice rights. Otherwise, you can always find a nice peak to yourself anywhere along the beach.
Location
Loading...Access
Drive through suburb of Brighton, until you get to the beach. At the Pier, you will see 2 carparks a north ramp, and a south. Choose which one you want.
| Walk | Instant access (<5 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Beach break |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right and left |
| Bottom | Sandy |
| Power | Unknown |
| Frequency | Regular (100 days/year) |
| Normal length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
| Good day length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | Unknown |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | Unknown |
| Swell size | Less than 3ft - 6ft+ |
| Tide | Mid and high tide |
| Tide movement | Rising tide |
Crowd
| Week | Few surfers |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Crowded |
Dangers
None
Videos
None
Nearby spots
0.01 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |
0.69 miles away
| Direction: | Right |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |
4.02 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |