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The surf forecast for Stent Road over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Nov 29) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Stent Road in the next 12 days are 3.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Dec 01) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 4.5m 10s period and expected on Wednesday (Dec 03) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Sat 29th Nov) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Sun 30th Nov) | 6ft (1.9m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Mon 1st Dec) | 11ft (3.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Stent Road over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNE on Thu morning, light winds from the SW by Fri night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun morning, min 12°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Sun night, calm by Mon night). | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Wed 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 01 | Tuesday 02 | |||||||||||||||||
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| Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | WSW | NW | WNW | NW | NW | WNW | WNW | WNW | WSW | WSW | WSW | WSW | WSW | WSW | WNW | WSW | WSW | WSW | WSW | WSW | WSW | ||
| Period(s) (?) | 11 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 13 | ||
Wave (?)Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 85 | 349 | 208 | 322 | 402 | 488 | 397 | 267 | 853 | 1101 | 505 | 1875 | 1674 | 987 | 1143 | 1968 | 2123 | 715 | 533 | 192 | 66 | |||
Wind (km/h) | N | NNE | NNE | NNE | N | WNW | W | SW | SW | WSW | WSW | NNE | NNE | WSW | WSW | WSW | WSW | N | N | NNE | NNE | ||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | on | glass | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | on | on | on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 2:46AM 2.47 | 3:14PM 2.61 | 3:44AM 2.42 | 4:13PM 2.59 | 4:50AM 2.43 | 5:16PM 2.63 | 5:58AM 2.52 | 6:20PM 2.72 | 7:01AM 2.68 | 7:21PM 2.85 | 7:59AM 2.87 | 8:17PM 3.00 | 8:52AM 3.06 | ||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 8:45PM 0.76 | 9:01AM 0.75 | 9:41PM 0.77 | 9:59AM 0.80 | 10:43PM 0.73 | 11:03AM 0.79 | 11:46PM 0.64 | 12:08PM 0.72 | 12:46AM 0.49 | 1:10PM 0.58 | 1:43AM 0.33 | 2:08PM 0.42 | 2:36AM 0.17 | ||||||||||
Wed 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 01 | Tuesday 02 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | ||
| Sunset | 8:29 | - | - | 8:30 | - | - | 8:30 | - | - | 8:31 | - | - | 8:32 | - | - | 8:34 | - | - | 8:35 | - | - | ||
Rain (mm) | 1 | 2 | - | - | 22 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | 5 | - | - | - | - | - | 7 | 24 | ||
| Temp. °C | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 19 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 16 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 17 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | ||

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The above surf forecast table for Stent Road provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Stent Road can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Stent Road surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Stent Road) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Stent Road may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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