Stent Road Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.22° S 173.78° E

Stent Road Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 am 18 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Stent Road sea temperature is
14.9° C
0.9° 

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 18 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 25 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 17s period, WSW swell with 6,033 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 19 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 15s 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 Sunday (Jul 19) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 15s period. 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 3.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 7s period and expected on Friday (Jul 24) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Sun 19th Jul)7ft (2.2m) 15s
Best Surf 9AM (Sat 25th Jul)11ft (3.5m) 14s
Most Powerful 3AM (Sun 19th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 17s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s coming for Stent Road over the next couple of weeks. This is a reef and point break that loves a southwest swell, and it’s consistent—but that doesn’t mean it’s always clean. The first few days are a wash. The water’s running about 59°F, which is pretty normal for this time of year—nothing unusual.

No real surf until Monday July 20th. That morning we’ve got a 6.0ft WSW swell with a 14-second period, and the wind’s blowing offshore from the ENE at 6 mph. The combined energy is moderate (1308), and the conditions are clean. It’s a good one for experienced surfers—the wave shape should be solid, but the size is manageable. The afternoon goes glassy with a 5.6ft swell, still 14 seconds, and the wind drops to zero. That’s a real treat—clean, glassy, long-period groundswell. Keep in mind that long period can make beach breaks a bit too straight, but on a reef and point like Stent Road, it’s going to line up nicely. Crowds are likely, so get in early.

Tuesday July 21st starts off glassy again, 4.3ft, 13-second period, light offshore air. But the swell’s losing some steam. Still a decent morning session if you’re keen.

Things get a bit messy Wednesday July 22nd and Thursday July 23rd morning is looking clean again with a 4.9ft WSW swell, 13 seconds, and a light cross-offshore breeze. Thursday afternoon holds up with 5.6ft, still clean. That’s a solid run of decent waves.

Then Friday July 24th gets blown out—strong NNW wind, lumpy mess. Skip it.

Now, here’s the standout. Saturday July 25th afternoon: the wind goes glassy, and we’ve got a 6.9ft WSW swell with a 16-second period. The combined energy is strong (3479). That’s a groundswell with real punch, and the glassy conditions mean it’ll be absolutely perfect. This is for experienced surfers only—6.9ft on a long period reef break is serious. If you can handle it, this is the session to aim for.

Sunday July 26th morning is huge—13.1ft, 15 seconds, with a cross-offshore SE wind at 19 mph. That’s clean but massive—only for the bravest. The energy is extreme (6060). Afternoon stays big at 13.1ft, still cross-off, but the wind picks up a bit. This is more of a big-wave day.

Monday July 27th afternoon is another

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Sat morning, min 10°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue night, min 10°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

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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WSW
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2.1
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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128
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875
1044
628
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Wind (km/h)
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NNE
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High Tide
12:32PM3.06m
00:54AM3.20m
1:18PM2.92m
1:38AM3.01m
2:05PM2.77m
2:24AM2.79m
2:54PM2.61m
3:14AM2.59m
3:50PM2.47m
4:10AM2.43m
4:53PM2.39m
5:16AM2.33m
6:01PM2.38m
Low Tide
6:44PM0.16m
7:15AM0.21m
7:30PM0.33m
8:01AM0.37m
8:18PM0.54m
8:48AM0.55m
9:09PM0.74m
9:39AM0.72m
10:06PM0.91m
10:37AM0.85m
11:10PM1.01m
11:39AM0.91m
00:17AM1.02m
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Feels °C
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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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