
Surf Forecasts:
Stent Road surf forecast from 27 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 1 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 14s period, WSW swell with cross-onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 31 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 20ft (6.0m), 14s period, WSW swell with 14,131 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 27 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 12s 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 Monday (Jul 27) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 12s 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 6.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 31) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.4m 7s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 30) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Mon 27th Jul) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Sat 1st Aug) | 18ft (5.5m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Fri 31st Jul) | 20ft (6.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Stent Road over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here, and I’ve been poring over the charts for Stent Road. This is a reef and point setup, exposed to the southwest swell, and it’s made for advanced surfers. The water temp is sitting at 58°, which is about 1° warmer than normal for this time of year – nothing wild, just a touch on the mild side. Alright, let’s get into it.
The first week kicks off with a bang, but the conditions are a bit of a mixed bag. Monday morning, July 27, is the standout start. We’ve got a solid 8ft of southwest swell, rolling in with a 13-second period – that’s proper groundswell. The wind is light and offshore from the ESE, and the combined wave energy is pumping at 1808 (moderate to strong). The water’s clean, and the sets will have some real push. This is excellent surf, but it’s for experienced surfers only – that 8ft is pushing it for beginners. The crowds can be a factor here on a good day, so expect some company.
Tuesday morning, July 28, drops a notch but is still a solid option. The swell drops to 5ft from the same WSW direction, 12-second period, and the combined energy is 648 (moderate). The wind is light and cross-off from the ESE, keeping the surface clean. It’s a good, workable wave, but not the peak of the week.
Then we hit a rough patch. From Wednesday, July 29, through to Friday, July 31, the quality goes south. The wind swings strong and cross-shore, even onshore, and the swell gets messy. Friday is a write-off – 25 mph winds, 13ft of slop on the afternoon, and the combined energy hits 3129 (strong) but it’s all wind-affected junk. Not worth paddling out.
Now, Saturday, August 1, is the big one. Morning session: 13ft of southwest swell, 13-second period, and the combined energy is a massive 5655 (very strong). The wind is light and cross-off from the SSE, keeping it clean. This is an exceptional, expert-level day. The swell is over 8ft, so it’s for the hardcore crew only. The sets will be powerful and long, and with that long period, the point break should handle it beautifully. This is your best bet of the whole outlook – make the call now.
Sunday, August 2, settles down to 8ft, still a decent size, with a cross-off breeze and combined energy at 1003. It’s a good follow-up day, but not as epic as Saturday.
The second week stretches out with some interesting options. Monday, August 3, sees a 4ft swell but with a very long 20-second period – that’s proper groundswell. The combined energy is 1584 (moderate to strong), and the wind is light and cross-off. For a point break, that long period will produce some lined-up, peeling waves, but it’ll be a bit slower between sets. It’s a good call for a quiet session.
Wednesday, August 5, is a treat. Glassy conditions in the morning – zero wind – with a 6ft swell from the WSW, 13-second period, and combined energy at 1470. The surface will be like a mirror. That’s a beautiful, clean wave for the experienced crew.
The rest of the second week has a few smaller swells and some okay cross-off winds, but nothing leaps out as a true standout. There’s a gap from August 7 afternoon through to the 8th where the swell drops away, but it picks up again with a 5ft swell on the morning of August 9, though the wind is strong. By August 11, we’ve got another 6ft, 15-second groundswell with light cross-off winds – a solid, clean option to end the run.
Overall, the clear winner is the morning of Saturday, August 1. That’s the one to circle on the calendar. Tuesday morning, July 27, and Wednesday morning, August 5, are also top-tier sessions. The rest is a mix of fun waves and days best spent on the beach.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Wed afternoon, min 8°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 35mm), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 13°C on Thu morning, min 8°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the W on Fri morning, light winds from the SSE by Sat morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | W 10 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | SW 11 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1808 | 1438 | 1000 | 648 | 460 | 394 | 328 | 322 | 1144 | 876 | 779 | 721 | 928 | 3129 | 12379 | 5603 | 2918 | 1198 | 943 | 573 | 288 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | on | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:43PM2.70m | 8:59AM2.65m | 9:24PM2.84m | 9:39AM2.77m | 10:00PM2.96m | 10:15AM2.86m | 10:35PM3.05m | 10:50AM2.92m | 11:09PM3.10m | 11:25AM2.95m | 11:43PM3.12m | 12:01PM2.95m | 00:17AM3.09m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:26PM0.68m | 2:54AM0.70m | 3:08PM0.54m | 3:34AM0.56m | 3:46PM0.42m | 4:11AM0.43m | 4:22PM0.33m | 4:47AM0.34m | 4:57PM0.27m | 5:22AM0.27m | 5:33PM0.25m | 5:57AM0.25m | 6:09PM0.28m | ||||||||
7:33 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | |
— | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:35 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 3 | 18 | 4 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 11 | 11 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 8 |
Feels °C | 6 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 5 | -1 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 2 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WNW 8 | WSW 14 | — | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 |
1808 | 1438 | 1000 | 648 | 460 | 394 | 328 | 322 | 1144 | 876 | 779 | 721 | 692 | — | 10573 | 5603 | 2918 | 1198 | 943 | 573 | 192 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | WSW 16 | SW 17 | SW 16 | WSW 15 | — | WSW 18 | — | NNW 8 | N 7 | — | — | — | SSE 6 | S 11 | S 10 | WSW 19 | SW 11 |
— | — | — | — | 26 | 11 | 64 | 275 | — | 62 | — | 173 | 82 | — | — | — | 41 | 20 | 19 | 143 | 288 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SW 16 | SW 16 | — | — | — | — | — | N 7 | WSW 18 | — | — | — | W 22 | WSW 21 | WSW 20 | SW 12 | S 6 |
— | — | — | — | 10 | 11 | — | — | — | — | — | 139 | 326 | — | — | — | 10 | 44 | 41 | 37 | 20 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 3 | N 4 | N 4 | N 5 | NNW 6 | NNW 8 | WNW 9 | W 10 | WSW 14 | SE 7 | — | — | — | SSE 5 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 14 | 14 | 50 | 165 | 247 | 928 | 3129 | 12379 | 52 | — | — | — | 19 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 171 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 27 | 108 | 96 | 28 | 112 | 112 | 232 | 271 | 232 | 0 | 181 | 3 | 0 | 17 | 3 |
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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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