New Brighton

New Brighton is a surf spot located in Canterbury, New Zealand, in the coastal suburb of Christchurch about 8 kilometers east of the city center. The spot sits along a long sandy beach stretching from the Waimakariri River mouth in the north to the spit in the south. The bottom is sand, and the spot works best at medium and high tide. The surf spot provides both left and right waves. The length of the ride is usually between 50 and 150 meters. Swell frequency is regular, and the spot is suitable for all levels, but always check your skills before paddling out, be sure that the spot and conditions fit your surfing level. The main access is through the suburb of Brighton, and you will find two carparks at the Pier, with a north ramp and a south ramp. The north ramp has some banks out front, and sitting just to the left of the Pier can offer some good rights. You can also find peaks along the beach if you want to surf away from the main crowd. When the surf forecast shows a swell running, expect to see local surfers and the Bennett crew out, especially on weekdays and weekends. The spot can get crowded, especially in summer, with people strolling on the pier to watch surfing and fishing. Respect the locals, especially when the spot is busy, and always check the surf etiquette when the lineup is crowded. Watch out for fishermen casting lines off the pier, and be careful not to get caught by a hook. The New Brighton Surf Bathing and Life Saving Club, established in 1910, is nearby and is the oldest surf life-saving club in New Zealand. For nearby surf spots, check out Trolley’s, New Brighton Beach, Waimairi Beach, Eddies, and Sumner Bar. For the latest surf report, forecast, map, and webcam, check local resources before heading out. Check out the good surf at New Brighton in the next 7 days, the webcams, the full forecast report, or see the spot on the surf map.