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.

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.

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.

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.