Stent Road Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, this is Rusty. Let’s have a look at what’s coming our way at Stent Road.

Straight up, the next sixteen days are a real mixed bag. We’ve got some serious size and energy rolling in, but the wind and conditions are going to call the shots. The first few days look pretty special for the crew who can handle it, but then things get messy before a cleaner, smaller run of surf shows up later on. The water temp is sitting at 59°F, which is about normal for this time of year, no surprises there.

Sunday the 26th July kicks things off with a bang. Sunday morning is the standout for the whole period. We’re looking at a solid 12ft WSW groundswell with a 14-second period pumping in. The combined energy is massive – 4504 – you’ll feel that push. Wind is light offshore from the ENE, so expect clean, lined-up waves. This is advanced territory at a reef and point break; it’s consistent, often crowded, and the swell is steering right into the optimum SW direction. This is a proper session for experienced surfers only. If you’re not confident in heavy water, sit this one out. Sunday afternoon drops to 8ft and goes cross-shore, losing that clean edge.

Monday the 27th July morning is still very, very good. The swell is still a meaty 8ft from the WSW, period at 13 seconds, and the wind goes glassy from the ESE. That is a dream scenario. The wave energy is still strong at 1808. This is another morning for the advanced crew to get some clean, powerful waves. Monday afternoon sees the wind swing and quality drops.

Tuesday the 28th July morning has the swell dropping to a more manageable 5ft from the WSW with a 12-second period. Light offshore E wind keeps it clean. The energy is moderate at 573. This is a very good session, still on the bigger side for beginners, but more accessible than the weekend.

Then we hit a rough patch. From Wednesday the 29th July right through the end of the first week and into the start of August, the wind gets angry. We’ve got moderate to fresh breezes, cross-off and cross-on winds, and a mess of stormy conditions. On the 31st and the 1st of August, the swell actually gets huge – 13ft and 15ft – but it’s being thrashed by onshore wind, making it look more like a kite-surfing zone than a paddle spot. Not for us.

Saturday the 1st of August afternoon is a brief ray of light. The swell drops to 10ft from the W, and the wind goes light cross-shore. The energy is still very high at 6143, and the score improves, but it’s a tricky window. After that, a new S swell moves in on the 2nd, but it’s short-period (8 seconds) and crossed up.

Looking into the second week, things settle down. Wednesday the 5th August is worth a mention. Morning has a clean 5ft WSW swell at 14 seconds with light offshore E wind. Afternoon goes glassy with a light W breeze. The energy is moderate, and the waves are clean, good for an intermediate session. Friday the 7th August also looks promising with a clean 3ft to 4ft WSW groundswell (16-second period) under light offshore and glassy conditions. The energy is moderate, but the quality should be there for a fun, uncrowded feeling session.

The rest of the second week is smaller, with swells hanging around 2ft to 5ft. It’s mostly clean but with more cross-off and cross-shore winds, so you’ll have to pick your moment. The long-period groundswell (18 seconds) on the 9th will be very lined-up but breaking straight at the beach – it’ll be better on the point.

If you’re an advanced surfer, Sunday morning the 26th is the one to circle. If you want something a bit more user-friendly, Wednesday the 5th and Friday the 7th are your best bets for clean, shoulder-high waves. Keep an eye on the wind; it’s the boss this run.

Rusty.

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