Surf GuideWest Coast South Island

Wavetraps

Name: Wavetraps
Address: West Coast South Island, NZ

Wavetraps is a blunt West Coast sandbar check near Greymouth that only really matters when the coast comes alive. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Wavetraps in West Coast South Island.

Break TypeBeach Break

Skill LevelIntermediate

LocationWest Coast South Island, NZ

Forecast

Good

Waves 3-4 ft
Period 9 s
Wind E 5 kt

As of: November 3, 2026 at 5:00 PM GMT+13

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Tide curve (forecast)

Tuesday, November 3

-1.6 ftfalling

Today ranges from -3.0 ft to 3.2 ft. Currently -1.6 ft and falling.

High2.9 ft6:20 AM
Low-3.0 ft12:32 PM
High3.2 ft6:50 PM

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West-southwest swell and southeast offshore wind are the cleanest setup.

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Treat tide conservatively until stronger local guidance turns up.

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