Stent Road Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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.

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