intermediate
Christchurch, South Island, New Zealand
Scarborough Beach
Scarborough Beach in Christchurch offers Pacific Ocean swimming with typical New Zealand Southern Ocean conditions and excellent sand beach access. This intermediate spot suits swimmers comfortable with cooler water and occasional strong currents typical of exposed Canterbury beaches. Check swell forecasts and rip current information before swimming on this popular Christchurch beach.
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Details
- Location
- Christchurch, South Island, New Zealand
- Type
- ocean
- Difficulty
- intermediate
- Coordinates
- -43.5731, 172.7689