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Best with south wind and east-northeast swell.
Low, mid, and incoming tides can all work, but the off-the-rocks sections and the busy city lineup mean you need to read the takeoff carefully.
Surf GuideCanterbury
Taylors Mistake
Taylors Mistake is the Christchurch city beach break, a sandy bay with rocky ends, strong local surf culture, and enough power to feel serious when offshore. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Taylors Mistake in Canterbury.
Break TypeBeach Break
Skill LevelIntermediate - Advanced
LocationCanterbury, NZ
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