Stent Road Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.22° S 173.78° E

Stent Road Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 am 23 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Stent Road sea temperature is
14.2°C
0.8° 

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 23 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Monday 24 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 15s period, WSW swell with 8,908 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Stent Road this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Stent Road in the next 16 days are 4.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 24) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 7s period and expected on Friday (Aug 28) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 9AM (Mon 24th Aug)15ft (4.5m) 15s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here, and I've got a look at what's cookin' at Stent Road.

Right off the bat, the start of this forecast is a tough one. For days on end, we've got a solid swell running, but the wind is just absolutely trashing it. Strong cross-onshore and onshore winds are making a mess of things, and the water temp is sitting at 58°, which is about what you'd expect for this time of year. Honestly, for the first week or so, this is more of a kite-surfing show than a paddle-surfing one, with the combined swell energy hitting some massive numbers, but it's all wind-slapped.

Things start to look a little more promising around Tuesday the 25th. The wind eases, turning offshore, and we get a 10ft swell from the WSW with a very long 15-second period. The energy is still strong, but the conditions are only "marginal." It's a glimmer of hope, but the tide might be playing games. That very long period groundswell is usually best for a setup like Stent Road, a reef and point, so it could be the kind of wave that peels nicely. But with that period, expect long lulls between sets.

Wednesday the 26th sees the swell drop a touch to 8ft, and the wind goes light offshore from the WNW. The energy is still substantial. This might be the first real window for a session, but it's still described as marginal, so keep your expectations in check. The period is still a very long 14 seconds.

We then get a bit of a reset before the standout window. From the 28th through the 30th, we're back into strong winds and messy conditions, even as the swell energy fluctuates.

Now, the real standout is the period around Saturday the 5th of September. This is the one to circle on the calendar. The morning starts with an 12ft swell from the W, with a 15-second period, and near-calm winds from the WNW. The energy is very strong. The afternoon then looks even better: a 20ft swell from the WSW, still with light winds, and the energy jumping even higher. This is a serious amount of water moving, and for an advanced spot like Stent Road, it's going to be a big, powerful day. That 20ft is definitely expert territory, but the conditions are looking as good as they get in this run. It's a long way out, so keep an eye on the charts, but it's the best bet on offer.

After that, the swell backs off a bit into Sunday the 6th, with 13ft and a mix of cross-shore winds, still worth a look, but the energy is dropping.

So, to sum it up: the first week is mostly a write-off for clean surf. Focus on Tuesday the 25th for a possible session in cleaner but smaller surf, and keep everything crossed for that big Saturday the 5th of September. That's the one that's got the juice.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Sun morning, min 12°C on Sun afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NW on Sun morning, light winds from the W by Tue night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Fri morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Wed morning, strong winds from the NNE by Fri morning).

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Energy kJ
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High Tide
6:38PM2.36m
7:03AM2.33m
7:35PM2.51m
7:55AM2.49m
8:20PM2.70m
8:37AM2.67m
8:58PM2.88m
9:15AM2.83m
9:33PM3.04m
9:50AM2.97m
10:06PM3.16m
10:24AM3.07m
10:39PM3.23m
Low Tide
12:12PM1.01m
00:53AM1.02m
1:14PM0.88m
1:47AM0.85m
2:03PM0.70m
2:31AM0.66m
2:43PM0.52m
3:08AM0.47m
3:20PM0.36m
3:44AM0.30m
3:55PM0.23m
4:18AM0.17m
4:30PM0.15m
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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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