Taylors Mistake a Christchurch beach has always been a very popular beach in Christchurch.

Surf Lifeguards patrol this beach over the weekends “Volunteers over summer", and paid Guards patrol during the week over the school summer break. There are rip currents to be aware of. It is generally safe to swim in surf under 1m.

It is at the starting point of the Godley Heads track well worth taking on a good day.

In my opinion this beach also can produce the best surf in the city and on a big day I have seen it break boards. Taylors Mistake is a beach break on a sandy beach with waves for right and left-handers on offer. Taylors can turn on a very powerful wave in the right conditions, with barrels when offshore. Can produce surf suitable for all levels depending on the day.

Taylors Mistake is very popular during the summer months and can become crowded, so when surfing understand the rules and respect the locals.  Keep a sharp eye out for swimmers.

There is good fishing off the rocks, harder to surf cast as sea bed slopes slowly.