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Taylors Mistake

Taylors Mistake is a popular beach for most recreational activities, especially in the summer for swimming and all times of the year for surfing. There is good fishing off the rocky headlands. There are some facilities, but no camping ground or motel accommodation. The beach suburb of Sumner 5km northwest has these facilities. Volunteer Surf Lifeguards patrol this beach in the weekends over summer, and Professional Guards patrol during the week over the school summer break. There are consistent rip currents to be aware of. It is generally safe to swim in surf under 1 metre.

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Family friendly

This beach is well suited for families, make sure your family is prepared for the beach conditions, the beach is patrolled by Surf Lifeguards during the summer months.

Swimming

Swimming is very popular at Taylors Mistake and generally safe in surf conditions under 1 metre. It is a favourite spot for Christchurch locals and visitors to the area in the summer months. The beach slopes gently into the ocean. Taylors Mistake usually has two bars but in large seas more can develop and dangerous holes and rip currents are important hazards. Particularly on an outgoing tide a large hole and associated rip current in the middle of the bay, and a rip current off the northern rocky outcrop and headland are important features to be aware of. At high tide the beach may dip more sharply into the ocean. Taylors Mistake Surf Life Saving Club is located mid way along the beach and the beach is patrolled by volunteer and professional guards during the summer period.

Surfing

Taylors Mistake is one of the more popular surfing spots in and around the Christchurch area. The beach is offshore in southwest to north west winds and gets most of its swell from the north to northeast direction. The surf is a fast moving beach break and is good on all tides.

Fishing

Fishing is good off the headlands of Taylors Mistake, and easiest at low tide. Surfcasting is possible from the beach, however, the ocean floor of Pegasus Bay is quite shallow so offshore fishing is generally more successful.

Activities and facilities

Activities

Facilities

Safety

The beach is our favourite playground, but it can also be a dangerous place. Learn about the hazards at Taylors Mistake and be prepared so you and your family can enjoy the sun, sea and sand safely this summer.

Hazards

Large breaking waves
Strong rips/currents
Sudden drop off

Patrols

Patrolled Beach
Taylors Mistake is a patrolled beach.
Stay safe - swim beween the flags.

Forecast provided by SwellMap.com

Mainly clear with some cloud
10°c
Max Temp.
11°c
Water Temp.

Wind

Still
5 kph
West

Swell

Small
0.3m
East

Water Conditions

For boating and surfing
Good. 8/10
8
Poor. 2/10
2

Tides

2:00Am
Low
8:00Am
High
2:00Pm
Low
8:20Pm
High
7-day Forecast ► Forecast for Wednesday 16 Jun 2021, 12Am
Swellmap.com

Safety at Taylors Mistake

We want you to have a great time whilst visiting Taylors Mistake. But take a moment to learn more about being safe on New Zealand Beaches. More ►

Patrolled Beach

Patrolling club: Taylors Mistake SLSC ►
Patrolled Beach
Taylors Mistake is a patrolled beach.
Stay safe - swim beween the flags.
 

Patrol Hours

Taylors Mistake Beach is NOT CURRENTLY patrolled by Surf Lifeguards in Winter months. In an emergency call 111 and ask for Police assistance. Surf Lifeguard patrols will resume in November 2021.

Hazards

Large breaking waves
Large breaking waves
Strong rips/currents
Strong rips/currents
Sudden drop off
Sudden drop off

Click a safety symbol for more information on the risk

4 simple rules to keep you safe

We want you to have a great time whilst visiting Taylors Mistake. But take a moment to learn more about being safe on New Zealand beaches and looking out for each other. More ►

The Water Safety Code:

  • Be prepared
  • Watch out for yourself and others
  • Be aware of the dangers
  • Know your limits
DIAL 111 in the event of an emergency

Location

Taylors Mistake is located 5 km south east of the Christchurch suburb of Sumner. It has headlands at each end with 400 metres of sandy beach in betweeen that varies in color from golden to black depending on conditions. Taylors Mistake Surf Life Saving Club is located midway along the bay. There is a small rocky outcrop about 70m from the northern headland. The beach is backed by hills with residential homes and holiday bach's. The beach has some facilities. There are a number of walks accessible from Taylors Mistake in and around the surrounding hills and headlands.

Public Transport

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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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