The pup has a visible injury to its back but otherwise appears to be resting while the tide is out.
The seal is injured and resting on the rocks. Photo / Kiri Gillespie
Department of Conservation senior bio-diversity ranger Brad Angus said two rangers were responding to the report.
He said seal season was starting so sightings might increase in the next few weeks.
''We need to explain at that time of year a lot of young pups will come in and they're often a bit skinny on it and I just looking for someone to rest.''