Wavetraps Surf Guide
Wavetraps in West Coast South Island is a fairly exposed sandbar break that has reasonably consistent surf and can work at any time of the year. The best wind direction is from the southeast with some shelter here from north winds. Waves can be ok even in light onshore winds Windswells and groundswells in equal measure and the best swell direction is from the west southwest. Waves at the sandbar tend to peel to the left. Sometimes crowded. Water quality is rather poor here.
Wavetraps Spot Info
| Type: | Rating: | Reliability: | Todays Sea Temp*: |
|---|---|---|---|
| fairly consistent | 15.0°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite |
Surfing Wavetraps:
The best conditions reported for surf at Wavetraps occur when a West-southwest swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the Southeast.
Wavetraps Surf:
Wednesday, 28 October 2026, 20:31 Local time| Quarta-feira 28 | Quin | |||
| 4PM | 7PM | 10PM | 1AM | |
| Wave (m) | ||||
| Período (s) | 9 | 9 | 13 | 12 |
| Vento (km/h) | ||||
| Estado do Vento | cross- on |
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