Stent Road Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.22° S 173.78° E

Stent Road Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 am 09 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Stent Road sea temperature is
15.2° C
1.0° 

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 9 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 11 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 16s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 16 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 15s period, WSW swell with 3,093 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 11 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 16s 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 Saturday (Jul 11) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 21s. Another secondary swell of 1.2m and 7s is also forecast. 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 2.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 16) at 12AM. 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 8s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Sat 11th Jul)5ft (1.6m) 16s
Best Surf12AM (Sat 11th Jul)5ft (1.6m) 16s
Most Powerful12AM (Thu 16th Jul)8ft (2.5m) 15s

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


Right, grab a coffee, let’s get into it. This is Rusty, and I’ve been staring at the charts for Stent Road. This is a proper reef and point setup, and it’s not messing around – it’s for advanced surfers only. The water temp is sitting at 59°, which is a touch warmer than usual for this time of year, about a degree and a half above average, so it’s not a total shock to the system.

The next week and a half is a bit of a mixed bag, but there’s some serious firepower in there. The first few days are a write-off, honestly. Thursday the 9th is a complete no-go with a screaming 31 mph cross-off wind and a huge, junky 12 ft swell. That’s a massive amount of energy (6461) and it’s just not surfable. Friday the 10th is still messy with a strong breeze, so we’re looking at a gap of a couple of days before things start to turn.

The first real standout window opens up on Saturday the 11th. The morning sees a clean 5 ft swell from the WSW with a long 15-second period, but the wind is a light cross-off from the SE. It’s good, clean, but the energy is still building. The real pick of the weekend is Sunday the 12th. We’ve got a light offshore breeze from the ENE, clean 6 ft swell from the WSW, and the energy is solid (1397). This is your best bet for the near term – clean, punchy waves for the experienced crew. It’s a consistent spot, so expect a few others out, but it’s worth it.

Now, we hit a bit of a lull Monday and Tuesday. The swell drops, and the wind gets messy. It’s not looking good.

But hold on to your boardies, because the next standout is Thursday the 16th. The morning is glassy – absolutely dead calm – with an 8 ft, 15-second groundswell from the WSW. The energy is pumping (2749). This is a big, powerful swell for the experts. The wave shape will be proper on this reef, but that long period can make it a bit straight at times. It’s a Thursday, so it might be quieter for crowds, but it’s a serious session.

The second week really kicks off with a bang. Wednesday the 23rd is looking like the absolute best of the run. The morning has a clean offshore from the E, a solid 8 ft swell from the WSW, and the combined energy is massive at 3388. This is a big, powerful, clean swell. It’s a true standout for the forecast period, but being that far out, it’s a promising call rather than a guarantee. The afternoon holds up too, with a lighter cross-off. This is the one to circle on the calendar. Thursday the 24th also offers a clean offshore wind and a solid 5 ft, but it’s a step down in energy.

So, to sum it up: Sunday the 12th is your reliable, clean weekend session. But the big, raw power is waiting for you on the morning of Wednesday the 23rd, if you’re ready for it. The rest of the time is a mix of wind and swell, but the consistency of this spot means it won’t stay flat for long.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 11°C on Thu morning, min 8°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSE on Thu morning, light winds from the E by Sat night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon night, min 9°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNE on Mon night, calm by Tue morning).

Thursday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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2457
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911
1696
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329
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High Tide
4:39PM2.61m
5:03AM2.68m
5:48PM2.67m
6:14AM2.72m
6:56PM2.81m
7:22AM2.82m
7:59PM2.98m
8:24AM2.96m
8:56PM3.16m
9:20AM3.08m
9:48PM3.31m
10:11AM3.16m
10:37PM3.40m
Low Tide
10:26AM0.57m
10:55PM0.72m
11:31AM0.55m
00:05AM0.66m
12:37PM0.47m
1:12AM0.54m
1:40PM0.35m
2:15AM0.38m
2:38PM0.21m
3:12AM0.21m
3:32PM0.08m
4:05AM0.08m
4:23PM-0.00m
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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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