Stent Road Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.

The next week and a half is a bit of a mixed bag for Stent Road. We’ve got a solid run of south-west groundswell on the horizon, but the wind is going to be a major headache for a lot of it. The real standout is a bit further out, so keep your eyes peeled on the calendar.

The first real action kicks off Tuesday morning, the 21st of July. We’re looking at a clean 5 ft swell from the WSW with a nice 13-second period and a light cross-offshore breeze from the SE. The water temp is about average for the time of year, so no shock to the system there. The combined energy is moderate (735), and it’s shaping up for very good surf. Tuesday afternoon, the wind swings onshore and the quality drops off, so get your session in early.

Wednesday the 22nd and Thursday the 23rd are a write-off with strong cross-on winds and short-period, choppy slop. Not worth paddling out.

Friday the 24th is a complete no-go with strong winds and messy conditions. The swell is there but it’s a battle, not a surf.

Now, Saturday the 25th of July... we’ve got a massive 23 ft WSW swell. The combined energy is absolutely pumping (15159 in the morning, 20501 in the afternoon). But, this is a monster. The wind is a near gale cross-onshore, and the wave comment says it’s simply too big for this break. This is for experts only if they’re absolutely insane, and even then, it’s blown out. Honestly, this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

Sunday the 26th sees the swell dropping to 12 ft, but the wind is still cross-onshore and the quality is marginal. The energy is still very strong (5521), but it’s not clean. The rest of the week from the 27th through the 31st of July is a grim run of fresh onshore winds and lumpy, choppy conditions. There are waves, but they’re not worth the beating.

The Standout – Mark your calendar for the 1st of August. This is the one. Saturday morning has an 18 ft WSW swell with a 12-second period, combined energy of 8303, and light offshore winds from the East. The wave comment says it’s exceptional for expert surfers, and I agree. The afternoon is even better: 16 ft swell, 13-second period, and glassy conditions with a whisper of a NNW breeze. The water is clean, the energy is massive (7384), and it’s going to be an all-time session for the big-wave crew. Expect crowds, as this spot is a magnet when it’s good.

Sunday the 2nd of August holds onto that 13 ft swell with offshore winds in the morning, making for excellent surf for experienced surfers. The energy is still very strong (5404). The afternoon drops in period a bit, but it’s still clean. This run continues into Monday the 3rd and Tuesday the 4th with clean, offshore conditions and solid 13 ft to 8 ft swell. The quality is top-notch for the experienced surfer.

The last few days of the forecast, the 5th of August, see the swell dropping to 5 ft with a moderate cross-offshore breeze. It’s a clean, smaller option to finish the run.

The long-range standouts on the 1st and 2nd of August are promising but a little less certain, as they’re two weeks out. For now, the first recommendation is the Tuesday morning session, but the true prize is that first weekend of August.

Rusty.

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