Stent Road Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.22° S 173.78° E

Stent Road Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 pm 07 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Stent Road sea temperature is
14.1° C
0.5° 

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 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 14 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 18s period, WSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, NW swell with 2,768 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 11 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 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 Tuesday (Aug 11) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Stent Road in the next 16 days are 3.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 9s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 09) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Tue 11th Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 14s
Best Surf12AM (Fri 14th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 18s
Most Powerful 6AM (Sun 9th Aug)11ft (3.5m) 10s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's coming down the pipe for the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, it's a bit of a slow start. The first few days are a write-off, to be honest. We've got a bit of swell on Friday the 7th and Saturday the 8th, but the wind is all over the place, blowing cross-shore and making a mess of things. The combined wave energy is weak to moderate at best (150 to 398), so you're not missing much. Saturday afternoon sees a bit of a clean-up with a cross-offshore breeze, but the swell is still on the small side at 5 ft.

Sunday the 9th brings a proper jump in size, with a 10 ft NW swell rolling in, but it's onshore and choppy. The water temp is running about 57°, which is pretty normal for this time of year. The energy is ramping up though (2747), but it's just not clean enough to get excited about. Monday follows a similar story – big, onshore, and messy.

Now, listen up. Things start to get interesting around Tuesday the 11th. The wind swings to a light cross-offshore from the ENE, and the swell, while only 4 ft, is a solid 13-second WSW groundswell (598 energy). The water is still clean, and for a Tuesday morning session, you might have it mostly to yourself, though this spot can get crowds sometimes. This is a solid, workable option.

Wednesday the 12th through Friday the 14th sees a bit of a lull in size, holding around 3 ft to 5 ft, but the wind stays clean and cross-offshore. The period is long, between 14 and 17 seconds, which means better shaped waves at a reef and point like Stent Road. The energy is moderate (450 to 1603), making for some fun, lined-up walls if you're patient.

The real standout window is the weekend of the 15th and 16th. Saturday morning, August 15th, is looking like the pick of the bunch. We've got a solid 8 ft WNW swell with a 12-second period, and the wind is a gentle cross-offshore breeze from the ENE. The energy is pumping at 2902, and the conditions are described as excellent for experienced surfers. This is a big one, so if you're not an expert, give this one a miss. Saturday afternoon gets a bit bumpy, and Sunday morning the 16th sees a massive 15 ft swell, but the wind is onshore, making it a bit of a washing machine.

The second weekend is where the real heavy stuff arrives. Sunday afternoon, August 16th, is an absolute monster. We're talking 15 ft of WSW swell with a 17-second period, and the wind is clean and cross-offshore. The combined energy is off the charts at 11776. This is world-class, deep-water, expert-only territory. The reef and point at Stent Road will be handling this size, but it will be a beast. Monday the 17th keeps the 15 ft size going, with another 11794 reading, though the wind picks up to a fresh breeze.

The following week, from the 18th onwards, the swell slowly drops from 13 ft down to 4 ft, with the wind generally staying favourable. Wednesday the 19th afternoon and Friday the 21st morning look like great smaller-scale options with clean conditions and 5 ft to 7 ft WSW swell. The energy is still moderate to strong (1498 to 1082), so there's plenty of push.

So, to wrap it up: if you're a competent surfer, Tuesday the 11th is your early-week call. But the absolute standouts are Saturday morning, August 15th for a big, powerful, and clean session, and Sunday afternoon, August 16th for the true heavyweights. The long-range stuff for the 21st and 22nd is promising, but keep an eye on the updates.

Stay safe out there.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Sat night. Very mild (max 13°C on Sat morning, min 10°C on Fri afternoon). Mainly strong winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu morning, min 10°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Mon night, fresh winds from the NE by Tue night).

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Energy kJ
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High Tide
4:39AM2.56m
5:28PM2.60m
6:01AM2.58m
6:46PM2.73m
7:16AM2.71m
7:52PM2.93m
8:18AM2.89m
8:47PM3.15m
9:10AM3.06m
9:35PM3.32m
9:58AM3.18m
10:20PM3.41m
Low Tide
10:31PM0.79m
11:09AM0.68m
11:50PM0.76m
12:24PM0.61m
1:04AM0.61m
1:31PM0.45m
2:08AM0.41m
2:29PM0.26m
3:02AM0.20m
3:20PM0.09m
3:51AM0.04m
4:07PM-0.02m
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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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