Gore Bay

Wave Quality Rating 3 Type of Wave Beach break Direction of Wave Right & left Bottom Sand Difficulty Beginners Crowd Level Empty Hazards none General Description Gore Bay is a beach break about 1.5 hours north of Christchurch. It is a pretty consistent sand bottomed break that works best on a good south east groundswell and an offshore westerly wind. Can be surfed on all tides but is better on a fuller tide.
Make sure you have spare gear because there is not a surf shop for miles.

How to get there Head north from Christchurch on highway 1 towards Kaikoura. Take the right to Gore Bay down Gore Bay Road in Cheviot and wind your way down to the beach. Access & Parking Info / CostFree parking available all along the beach. There are toilets to change in if you are shy. Beach is just across the road. Where to Stay Stay in your van or you can camp in the Gore Bay camp ground for a pittance. Equipment Hire No surf shop for miles. When its Flat? There is not an awful lot to do in Gore Bay when it is flat. This place is for surf and surf only!