Stent Road Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.22° S 173.78° E

Stent Road Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 pm 03 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Stent Road sea temperature is
14.3° C
0.7° 

Stent Road surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Stent Road surf forecast from 3 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 9 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 4 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 15s period, WSW swell with 3,079 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 5 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 13s period with WSW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Stent Road this week:

The surf forecast for Stent Road over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 16s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Stent Road in the next 16 days are 2.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 8s period and expected on Monday (Aug 10) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Wed 5th Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 13s
Best Surf12AM (Sun 9th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 9s
Most Powerful 3PM (Tue 4th Aug)8ft (2.5m) 15s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Stent Road over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, folks, Rusty here. We’ve got a solid run of swell heading our way for Stent Road, but it’s a bit of a slow cooker at the start. The first few days are a write-off, but once things line up, there’s some proper quality on the table.

The opening of the period is a tough one. Monday the 3rd and Tuesday the 4th are a mess. That first day is a write-off with a strong cross-on wind and poor conditions. Tuesday brings a big 12ft of short-period SW swell, but it’s crossed-up and lumpy – only for the brave and the very experienced. That energy is strong (combined energy of 3773), but the wind is a dealbreaker.

The first real hope comes on Wednesday the 6th. Thursday morning is a total gem. The swell drops to a clean 3ft from the WSW, but the wind is dead calm, glassy. It’s not massive, but that’s a clean, easy session for a quick paddle. The water temp is sitting at 58°, which is about average for this time of year, so nothing unusual there.

We hit a bit of a lull on Friday the 7th with tiny swell, and then the weekend gets messy again. Saturday the 8th sees a spike of 8ft from the NW, but it’s short period (8 seconds) and onshore – lumpy and ugly. Sunday the 9th morning is a different story. The wind is glassy, and there’s a solid 7ft from the NW with moderate energy (1086). That’s a powerful, clean window for the experienced crew, but it’s a heavy one.

Now, the standout of the whole outlook is the mid-week block. Monday the 10th afternoon is a beauty. The swell is 5ft from the WSW, a long 16-second period, and glassy. That’s proper groundswell, clean, and the reef setup here will love that long period. The energy is moderate (1260). Then Wednesday the 12th afternoon is the absolute pick. A 8ft WSW swell with a 16-second period, light offshore wind, and the combined energy is pumping (4015). That’s a full-on, powerful, clean session. The 14th of August Friday afternoon is also a top-tier option – 8ft from the WSW, 18-second period, light breeze, and the energy is massive (4059). This spot is consistent and exposed, so it handles this size well, but at over 8ft, this is strictly for experts. Expect crowds, as this spot can get busy when it’s on.

The second week tails off a bit. The 15th and 16th drop in size and quality, with onshore winds creeping back in. The 17th and 18th are average at best, with choppy conditions and weaker swell.

So, the standout is the 12th of August afternoon, with the 14th of August afternoon a very close second. Big, clean, powerful groundswell. Don’t sleep on the 10th afternoon either for a slightly smaller, still glassy session.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Mon afternoon, min 6°C on Tue afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Mon night, calm by Thu morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 30mm), heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 13°C on Sat morning, min 8°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Fri night, calm by Sat night).

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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
WSW
18
3.5
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3.5
SW
10
2.5
WSW
15
1.9
WSW
11
1.7
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1664
2200
2026
3079
891
1030
772
437
243
295
149
98
49
506
1004
789
1156
607
389
563
Wind (km/h)
30
WSW
35
WSW
25
SSW
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SE
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25
SSE
20
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NNE
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NNW
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High Tide
00:54AM3.02m
1:18PM2.84m
1:35AM2.91m
2:04PM2.75m
2:24AM2.78m
3:00PM2.65m
3:24AM2.65m
4:08PM2.58m
4:39AM2.56m
5:28PM2.60m
6:01AM2.58m
6:46PM2.73m
Low Tide
6:47PM0.36m
7:14AM0.33m
7:30PM0.46m
7:59AM0.42m
8:19PM0.59m
8:51AM0.54m
9:19PM0.72m
9:55AM0.64m
10:31PM0.79m
11:09AM0.68m
11:50PM0.76m
12:24PM0.61m
1:04AM0.61m
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Temp °C
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Information about the Stent Road Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Stent Road provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 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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