Stent Road Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here with a look at what Stent Road has got cooking for us over the next couple of weeks. It’s a bit of a slow burn to start, but there are some absolute gems hidden in this forecast if you're patient.

Right off the bat, the water temp is sitting at 57°, which is about bang on average for this time of year at Stent Road. No surprises there.

Monday the 10th is a write-off. We’ve got a solid 4ft swell from the WSW, but that 12 mph cross-onshore wind is just going to mess it up, leaving it choppy and uninviting. Best to give it a miss.

Tuesday the 11th is where things get interesting. The swell drops back a touch to 4ft, still from the WSW, but the magic is in the wind. We’re looking at glassy conditions, dead calm in the morning and barely a zephyr in the afternoon. For a spot like Stent Road, that’s a serious green light. The wave energy is moderate (613-748), but those clean, lined-up walls will be well worth it. This is your best early call.

Wednesday the 12th and Thursday the 13th are a bit of a write-off again. The swell is smaller and the wind picks up, making things messy or just marginal.

Now, Friday the 14th is a proper standout. Morning and afternoon, we’ve got 4ft of WSW groundswell with a long 16-second period, and a light 6 mph cross-offshore breeze. The wave energy is strong (1080-1099), and with those conditions, Stent Road will be offering up some serious, clean lines. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers.

Saturday the 15th and Sunday the 16th see the swell pumping up big time, hitting 7ft to 8ft. The wave energy goes through the roof (2769-4301). But here’s the rub: the wind is howling from the SSE at 12-34 mph. It’s cross-off, so it’s clean, but for a reef and point break, that size with that much wind will be gnarly. This is strictly for the experts only. Honestly, with the wind strength and size, the setup might be more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

Monday the 17th to Wednesday the 19th is a bit of a lull, with smaller swells and questionable conditions.

Now, if you can hold out, Thursday the 20th is another absolute beauty. We get a return to glassy conditions with a 6ft WSW groundswell (period 14s). The wave energy is strong (1198) and the forecast is for excellent surf for experienced surfers. This is the pick of the second week.

Friday the 21st is also looking very promising. Another morning of glass, 5ft swell from the WSW with a long 16-second period, and strong energy (1069). That’s two days in a row of premium conditions.

Saturday the 22nd and Sunday the 23rd settle down a bit with smaller, cleaner waves – good fun, but not the standouts.

The final real standout is on Tuesday the 25th. The swell is back up to a solid 8ft from the WSW with a 16-second period, a light 9 mph cross-off breeze, and wave energy is cranking at 3952. This is rated as excellent for experienced surfers. Just be aware that at 8ft, it’s pushing into the realm where only the experienced crew should be out.

So, to sum it up: this week, Tuesday the 11th is your quiet, glassy winner. Next week, circle Thursday the 20th and Friday the 21st for the real deal.

Stay safe out there.
Rusty.

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