Stent Road Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cooking at Stent Road over the next couple of weeks. It’s a bit of a mixed bag, but we’ve got some serious potential if you time it right. This is a reef and point setup, so it handles a good swell direction and can offer up some proper lines.

We start off with a bit of a wait. The first few days are a write-off with messy, cross-onshore winds and poor surf. Nothing to get excited about.

The real action starts to kick off on Thursday the 23rd. That morning is looking choice. We’ve got a clean 6ft swell from the WSW, with a long 13-second period pushing in. The wind is a gentle cross-offshore breeze from the NNE, which is going to keep the face smooth. The combined wave energy is moderate (1002), but it’s the quality that counts. If you’re an experienced surfer, this is your window. The water temp is sitting at 59°, which is about normal for this time of year, so you won’t need a steamer, but a good spring suit is the call.

We’ve got a bit of a lull then through Friday and Saturday, with strong winds and lumpy conditions. Avoid that.

Now, Sunday the 26th is a standout. The morning session is a dream. We’ve got a solid 10ft groundswell from the WSW with a 14-second period – that’s proper long-period energy. The wind is a gentle offshore from the East, making it clean. The energy is strong (4403), so this is big, powerful surf. This is for experts only. The afternoon holds up too, with a 8ft swell and moderate offshore winds. It’s going to be a long paddle out between sets, but the waves will be worth it.

Monday the 27th afternoon is also very clean, with 7ft swell and a light cross-offshore breeze. Another solid day for the experienced crew.

Fast forward to Thursday the 30th of July. Another morning ripper. Clean 7ft swell, 13-second period, and a light cross-offshore SSE wind. The energy is strong (1627). This is a repeat of the good formula.

The real standout of the whole forecast, though, has to be Friday the 31st of July morning. Clear skies, a light cross-offshore breeze from the NE, and a beautiful 8ft swell from the WSW with a 14-second period. The energy is strong (2602). This is the kind of day you call in sick for. The point is going to be running perfectly.

Then we get a bit of a wildcard. Saturday the 1st of August morning is glassy – dead calm wind – with a 5ft long-period swell. It’s going to be a smooth, clean morning, but smaller.

But hold on. The following week gets huge. Sunday the 2nd of August is a massive 16ft swell, but it’s messy with cross-onshore winds. Not good for surfing. The afternoon cleans up with a cross-offshore wind, but it’s still 15ft and very strong energy (5134). That’s for the brave.

The real grand finale is Monday the 3rd of August morning. It’s exceptional. A 13ft groundswell, 12-second period, and a clean offshore breeze from the East. The energy is very strong (5177). This is massive, critical, and only for the absolute best. If you are a top-tier surfer, this is the session to circle.

So, to wrap it up: The best windows are the mornings of the 23rd, 26th, 30th, and 31st of July, and then the 3rd of August. The absolute standout is the 31st of July morning for the perfect combination of size, wind, and direction. The 3rd of August is for the big-wave chargers only.

That’s the skinny from me. Keep your eyes on the horizon and your wax on.

Rusty.

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