North New Brighton Beach
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North New Brighton Beach
North New Brighton is a good beach for most recreational activities, especially during the summer months. There are good facilities and a camping ground is within the immediate surrounding area. The safest conditions are in surf under 1 metre, however conditions are readily changeable due to the exposed nature of the coastline. Lifeguards patrol this beach during the summer months - in the weekends by volunteer guards and during the week day period of the school holiday summer break by professional guards.
Safety
The beach is our favourite playground, but it can also be a dangerous place. Learn about the hazards at North New Brighton Beach and be prepared so you and your family can enjoy the sun, sea and sand safely this summer.
Hazards
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Safety at North New Brighton Beach
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Patrolled Beach

Stay safe - swim beween the flags.
Patrol Hours
North Beach is patrolled on Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays between 13 November 2020 and 14 March 2021. Volunteer lifeguards patrol from 1:00pm to 5:00pm on Saturdays and 11:00am to 5:00pm on Sundays.
A Regional Lifeguard Service is provided Monday to Friday from 10:00am to 6:00pm during 15 December 2020 to 29 January 2021.
Hazards
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4 simple rules to keep you safe
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The Water Safety Code:
- Be prepared
- Watch out for yourself and others
- Be aware of the dangers
- Know your limits
Location
North New Brighton is a golden sand stretch of beach 1000 metres in length which slopes gently into the sea. It is located 1.5 kms north of the Christchurch Village suburb of New Brighton. North Beach Surf Life Saving Club is located midway along its length. A rock wall extends for approximately 100 metres south of the surf club and a number of outfall pipes to the north. The beach is part of the exposed section of the Canterbury coastline which has no protective natural features. There are good facilities and the beach is backed by residential homes and a large domain. The main access and parking is adjacent to the surf club, but there are a number of other access points along the beach with limited parking.
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Beach Water Quality
Many councils provide the results of their weekly monitoring. This lets people know what the most recent bacteria levels were. Remember, even sites with low risk can be unsuitable to swim at from time to time and we recommend that you avoid swimming for 48 hours after heavy rainfall.
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