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Watch for SW swell, south wind, and low-to-mid tide.
The Seal Island wrap can turn powerful and wally fast, so use the gravel pull-off, paddle with a full arm, and stay conservative around the rocks.
Surf GuideWest Coast South Island
Woodpecker Bay
Woodpecker Bay is a rugged West Coast Seal Island setup between Punakaiki and Charleston, where bigger SW pulses wrap around the rocks into long, wally faces. It is more of an intermediate-to-expert rock-and-reef session than a mellow beach break. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Woodpecker Bay in West Coast South Island.
Break TypeReef Break
Skill LevelIntermediate - Advanced
LocationWest Coast South Island, NZ
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