Stent Road Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right then, let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for Stent Road over the next couple of weeks. This is a powerful reef and point setup, and it’s about as exposed as it gets to a solid SW groundswell, but we’re going to have to be patient. The first few days are a write-off for a good paddle session, so don’t expect much until the middle of the week.

The best waves of the whole period are shaping up for Tuesday morning, August 18th. We’ve got a nice 6-foot swell rolling in from the WSW with a 14-second period, which is a proper groundswell that’ll wrap beautifully into the point. The energy is strong, sitting at 1065, and the best part is the wind is barely a whisper from the SE, offshore, making it glassy clean. It’s an advanced spot, and with that kind of power, it’s not for the faint-hearted, but for those who know the line-up, it’ll be a session to remember. The water temperature is sitting at 57°, which is about average for the time of year, so no surprises there.

Wednesday morning, August 19th, is also worth a look. The swell has dropped a touch to 4 feet, but the period is still a generous 17 seconds from the WSW, and the energy is still moderate at 1272. A light NE breeze will keep it clean, and the sets will have that long, drawn-out feel that makes the point sing. It’s a smaller day, but quality over quantity.

The standout for the second week, and it’s a bit of a long-range promise, is Tuesday morning, August 25th. The wind goes dead calm, glassy as, and we’re looking at a solid 7-foot swell from the WNW with an 11-second period. The energy is strong at 1786. That’s a heavy day for experts only, and the swell direction is a bit north of the optimum, but with zero wind, the reef will be handling it. That’s the one to circle on the calendar, but it’s a way off, so keep an eye on the charts.

For the rest of the time, the wind is either howling onshore or blowing cross-shore, turning the waves into a messy, lumpy chop. The weekend of the 16th and 17th has some serious size, 8 feet to 13 feet, but with a near gale on it, that’s strictly for the tow crew or the kite surfers. The 29th and 30th have a similar story with a fresh cross-shore wind and a lumpy sea state.

Stent Road is a consistent spot, but it’s a moody one. You need the wind to play nice, and when it does, it’s world-class. When it doesn’t, it’s a battle. There are a few windows of perfection in there, so pick your moment.

Rusty.

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