Safety Bay
Safety Bay is located on the West Coast between Punakaiki and Charleston and the surf break is near the southern end of Woodpecker Bay just south of Seal Island. Good fun punchy beach break on a sandy beach. Gets heaps of swell, usually better on a smaller day. Great for any level of surfer.
Optimal Swell Direction:
SW
Optimal Wind Direction:
SE
Tide:
Low
Mid
Wave Type:
Beach break
Wave Size Min:
1.0ft
Wave Shape:
Wally
Punchy
Beach Type:
Sand
Rock
Skill Level:
Beginner
Danger:
Careful climbing down to the beach.
Directions
From Westport head south out of town on state highway 6. Once you go past Fox River and Seal island, then find the gravel parking area opposite the Tasman Sea Retreat. Will need to climb down the cliff to get to the beach.
Nearest Town:
Punakaiki
Nearest City:
Greymouth
Travel Time from City:
40mins
Road in:
Seal
Walk in:
Yes
Parking at beach:
Yes
