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South Beach

  • Saltwater
  • Beach
Sq. miles
1.1
Boat Ramps
0
Access Points
0
Species
3

South Beach is a coastal suburb of Greymouth on the West Coast of New Zealand's South Island, offering a relaxed and popular surf fishing destination. The beach faces the Tasman Sea and is characterized by its open, sandy shoreline, providing anglers with expansive access to the surf zone. The area is a residential community with a notable number of families and children, offering a quiet base for visitors seeking a coastal fishing experience.

Species & education

Learn what type of fish are at South Beach and what's needed to catch them.

Find which waters have the species you want to catch

Elephant Fish

Elephant Fish

Callorhinchus milii

Kahawai

Kahawai

Arripis trutta

Yellow-eyed Mullet

Yellow-eyed Mullet

Aldrichetta forsteri

Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities

Learn how to get on South Beach. Uncover great fishing access points, boat ramps, and all the facilities you need for an unforgettable day on the water. Some locations shown may border or include private property. Always check property boundaries and applicable regulations before visiting. onWater's Public & Private Land layer can help you plan your access with confidence.

Greymouth Kiwi Holiday Park

Greymouth Kiwi Holiday Park

Campsite

Know where you can legally fish on South Beach

See public and private land boundaries along the water, turn on private parcels with owner details to know where permission is required, and find land-trust parcels that offer permitted fishing access.

West Coast licenses and regulations

No licenses or regulations available for West Coast.

Take South Beach with you

The onWater Fish app keeps this water's access points, species and conditions in your pocket, with the tools you use once you're there.

  • Use the map without signal

    Download the map around South Beach to use it offline when coverage drops.

  • Log your catches here

    Keep a private fishing journal for South Beach to find where and when fish are biting for you.

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Tides, wind & water conditions (10 day forecast)

On open water, wind and tide matter as much as the weather. See the best times to fish South Beach and check the marine forecast before you launch.

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