Woodpecker Bay
Woodpecker Bay is located on the West Coast between Punakaiki and Charleston and the surf break is at the southern end of Woodpecker Bay by Seal Island. When the swell is big enough it will wrap around Seal Island and produce some big wally waves on the inside of the island, with both right and left handers on offer. Intermediate to expert surfers. Get your paddling arms ready and be careful round the rocks.
Optimal Swell Direction:
SW
Optimal Wind Direction:
S
Tide:
Low
Mid
Wave Type:
A Frame
Wave Size Min:
6.0ft
Wave Size Max:
12.0ft
Wave Shape:
Wally
Powerful
Beach Type:
Stones
Rock
Skill Level:
Intermediate
Danger:
Beware rocks around.
Directions
From Westport head south out of town on state highway 6. Once you go past Fox River then find one of the two gravel parking areas at the next point (Seal Island) on the sea side of the road.
Nearest Town:
Punakaiki
Nearest City:
Greymouth
Travel Time from City:
40mins
Road in:
Seal
Walk in:
No
Parking at beach:
Yes