Waikuku Beach

Waikuku beach Christchurch is a popular beach just 40 minutes from the central city and caters for most recreational activities.
Local families from the Canterbury region holiday here it has good facilities available for use.
The safest conditions are in surf conditions under 1 metre, but all users should be constantly aware of the conditions as the exposed nature of the coastline means dangerous hidden rip currents and holes can develop quickly.
Lifeguards patrol the beach throughout the summer weekends, and during the week days of the school holiday summer break period remember to swim between the flags.

Surfing at Waikuku Beach is best on a North-West day and is a beach break produces inconsistent waves.