Stent Road Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.22° S 173.78° E

Stent Road Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 06 Nov 2026 (local time)

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Today's Stent Road sea temperature is
15.3°C
0.4° 

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 7 Nov 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 9 Nov, 1AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 14s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 9 Nov, 1AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 14s period, WSW swell with 1,299 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 9 Nov, 1AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 14s period with WSW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Stent Road this week:

The surf forecast for Stent Road over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Nov 09) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Stent Road in the next 16 days are 1.9m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Nov 09) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 8s period and expected on Wednesday (Nov 18) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Mon 9th Nov)6ft (1.9m) 14s
Best Surf 1AM (Mon 9th Nov)6ft (1.9m) 14s
Most Powerful 1AM (Mon 9th Nov)6ft (1.9m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon morning, min 15°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 44mm), heaviest during Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon night, min 14°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds.

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Energy kJ
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High Tide
8:44PM2.91m
9:11AM2.92m
9:25PM2.97m
9:50AM3.02m
10:03PM3.00m
10:26AM3.07m
10:40PM3.00m
11:02AM3.08m
11:15PM2.96m
11:37AM3.05m
11:51PM2.90m
12:13PM2.98m
00:28AM2.80m
Low Tide
2:58AM0.30m
3:18PM0.39m
3:38AM0.24m
3:59PM0.34m
4:16AM0.22m
4:37PM0.32m
4:52AM0.23m
5:14PM0.34m
5:27AM0.29m
5:50PM0.40m
6:03AM0.37m
6:28PM0.49m
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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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