
Surf Forecasts:
Stent Road surf forecast from 4 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 11 Sep, 12PM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 19s period, WSW swell with cross-onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 11 Sep, 12PM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 19s period, WSW swell with 20,985 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 7 Sep, 3PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 14s 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 Monday (Sep 07) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Stent Road in the next 16 days are 5.5m 19s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 11) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 7s period and expected on Monday (Sep 07) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3PM (Mon 7th Sep) | 7ft (2.2m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 12PM (Fri 11th Sep) | 18ft (5.5m) 19s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Fri 11th Sep) | 18ft (5.5m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Stent Road over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a proper look at what’s brewing for the Stent Road stretch over the next couple of weeks. We’ve got a classic reef and point setup that loves a good SW groundswell, but this run is a bit of a mixed bag—some serious size and energy, but plenty of wind to fight through.
First up, the standout for the whole period: Monday afternoon, September 7th. The wind drops right out—glassy conditions with a light breeze from the NNW. The swell is rolling in at 7 ft from the WSW with a solid 14-second period, giving it real grunt. The combined energy is sitting at 2335 (moderate), and the water temp is a normal 57°F for this time of year. Everything lines up for clean, powerful waves. This is the session to circle.
The real bombs start showing up later. Friday morning, September 11th, the swell jumps to 15 ft from the WSW, period at 13 seconds, and the combined energy hits 13160—that’s strong. Wind is a gentle cross-shore, keeping it workable. That’s a big, powerful groundswell, and the reef setup will handle it better than a beach break. It’s only for the experienced crew. Later that afternoon, it gets even bigger—18 ft (WSW, 18-second period, energy of 19443)—but the wind swings cross-onshore and gets fresh, making it lumpy. The swell may be too big for this break, so keep your wits about you.
Earlier in the run, Saturday morning, September 5th has 13 ft from the WSW with a 14-second period, but the wind is straight onshore from the W at 12 mph. The energy is very strong at 6374, but the wind will mess it up. Not the one.
Sunday morning, September 6th sees a 12 ft swell from the WSW, a very long 16-second period, and a cross-shore wind from the NNW. The energy is 6524 (strong), but the comment flags marginal conditions. That long period makes it better suited for the point and reef, not the beachy sections.
Wednesday morning, September 16th is a hidden gem. 15 ft from the WSW, 10-second period, and dead calm—glass. The energy is 4195 (strong). That’s a big, clean day for the experts. The wind is zero, so expect it to be perfect.
For the rest of the second week, things get smaller and more inconsistent. Tuesday morning, September 15th has a 8 ft swell from the WSW, 14-second period, and a light cross-offshore breeze from the ESE. Combined energy is 2932 (moderate), and it’s clean. Good for a session, but not the standout.
Friday morning, September 18th brings back a 10 ft WSW swell, but the wind is onshore from the W at 9 mph. The energy is 1808 (moderate), but the condition is marginal. Not the best way to finish the run.
The gaps are few—there’s surf almost every day, but often the wind is onshore or cross-onshore, especially through the second week from September 12th to 14th, where it’s a solid run of strong SW winds and messy, blown-out conditions.
Bottom line: The best windows are Monday afternoon, September 7th (glassy, 7 ft, clean) and Wednesday morning, September 16th (glass, 15 ft, for the hardcore). The 11th is for the brave, but the wind will test you.
Stay stoked, keep your eyes on the horizon, and don’t be afraid to sit and wait for the sets.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun night, min 12°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue morning, min 10°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
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PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | WSW 11 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 15 | WSW 16 | W 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 12 | W 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 11 | W 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | W 16 | WSW 9 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
2606 | 2100 | 6067 | 5956 | 5915 | 6524 | 6813 | 4382 | 3441 | 1983 | 969 | 1231 | 1257 | 637 | 323 | 1468 | 1293 | 1046 | 4356 | 3135 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | on | on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 3:06AM2.56m | 3:52PM2.55m | 4:30AM2.45m | 5:21PM2.56m | 6:00AM2.50m | 6:41PM2.72m | 7:13AM2.67m | 7:43PM2.93m | 8:09AM2.88m | 8:33PM3.14m | 8:56AM3.06m | 9:16PM3.29m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:02PM0.75m | 9:36AM0.73m | 10:22PM0.84m | 10:58AM0.77m | 11:46PM0.78m | 12:17PM0.67m | 00:59AM0.60m | 1:22PM0.48m | 1:58AM0.38m | 2:17PM0.28m | 2:47AM0.17m | 3:04PM0.11m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | |
6:04 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:09 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | 8 | 7 | 3 | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 6 |
Temp °C | 14 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 11 |
Feels °C | 9 | 6 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 2 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 16 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 15 | WSW 16 | W 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 12 | SW 13 | WSW 10 | WSW 11 | W 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | — | — |
1121 | 1374 | 6067 | 5956 | 5915 | 6524 | 6813 | 4382 | 3441 | 1983 | 969 | 1231 | 178 | 637 | 323 | 1468 | 1293 | 1046 | — | — | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WNW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NW 10 | SSE 8 | NW 9 | NW 8 | WSW 20 | WSW 18 | WSW 17 | — | — |
— | 433 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 314 | 284 | 479 | 6 | 252 | 132 | 218 | 257 | 344 | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | SSE 8 | W 18 | SSE 6 | W 15 | SSE 8 | NW 7 | W 26 | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 352 | 307 | 11 | 25 | 26 | 271 | 38 | 18 | 13 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | WSW 11 | NW 9 | NW 8 | — | — | NW 6 | NNW 7 | NNW 8 | — | S 6 | — | W 10 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | S 5 | — | W 6 | W 16 | WSW 9 |
2606 | 2100 | 307 | 153 | — | — | 222 | 431 | 408 | — | 33 | — | 1257 | 82 | 64 | 20 | — | 206 | 4356 | 3135 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 277 | 274 | 276 | 282 | 223 | 112 | 112 | 112 | 105 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 87 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17 | 274 | 112 | 10 |
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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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