Stent Road Surf Break

Stent Road Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 39.22° S 173.78° E

Issued: 5 am 07 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Stent Road sea temperature is
15.2° C

1.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year

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 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 11 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 16s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 9 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 11s period, S swell with 5,471 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 11 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 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 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 21s. Another secondary swell of 1.0m and 6s 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 5.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 09) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Sat 11th Jul)5ft (1.5m) 16s
Best Surf 3AM (Sat 11th Jul)5ft (1.5m) 16s
Most Powerful 9AM (Thu 9th Jul)16ft (5.0m) 11s

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


Updates in  hr  min  s Forecast update imminent

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up for Stent Road over the next 16 days.

We’ve got some real variety – a bit of a tease early on, then a proper gap of quiet, and a standout session way down the track that’s got my heart pumping. This is a reef and point break, advanced only, consistent and exposed to the SW. Water temp is sitting at 59.4°F with the anomaly a touch over 1.8°F warmer than usual – so not crazy, but definitely a bit more forgiving than average for this time of year. And expect crowds here; it’s often packed.

Tuesday 7th July kicks things off with a morning of clean offshore ESE breeze and a solid 8.2ft WSW groundswell pushing in at 15 seconds. Combined wave energy of 2887 – that’s strong, proper grunt. Only for the experienced crew, but the conditions are excellent. By afternoon the wind swings cross-off, swell drops a little to 6.9ft, still clean but the tide might throw a spanner.

Then we hit a rough patch. Wednesday 8th through Friday 10th are messy – strong winds, cross-off and choppy conditions, with swell jumbled and periods dropping short. Thursday actually sees a 16.4ft monster but the near gale makes it a washout. Friday shows some longer period WSW swell but still cross-off wind, marginal at best.

Saturday 11th is where things brighten up again. Morning has a clean 4.6ft WSW swell at 15 seconds, light SE breeze, energy 1200. Afternoon gets even better: 3.6ft but with an incredible 18‑second period, almost no wind, energy 1396. That’s a very long period groundswell – perfect for the point, long lines, good paddling gaps. Not huge, but quality. Crowds likely.

Sunday 12th keeps the good run going. Clear skies, light NE to NNE breeze, 5.9ft in the morning and 5.6ft in the afternoon, both 15‑16 second WSW swells, energy 1547 and 1193. Clean and fun, again for the experienced.

Then another lull. Monday 13th through Friday 17th are mostly poor – onshore winds, choppy, rain, thunderstorms at times. Some moderate swell but the wind and conditions ruin it. Not worth paddling out.

Now, the real standout is Saturday 18th July – that’s 11 days out, so keep an eye on it, but the models are looking spicy. Glassy conditions all day, complete flat calm, with a 13.1ft WSW swell at 14 seconds. Combined energy over 6000 – that’s very strong, proper power. This is expert territory – far too big for anyone else. The point will handle that long‑period groundswell beautifully. Absolutely exceptional if it holds. After that, Sunday 19th still has some clean 7.9ft waves with light NE breeze, but the

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Wed night. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue afternoon, min 9°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Tue morning, near gales from the SSE by Thu morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 11°C on Sat afternoon, min 8°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
1
1
0
0
0
0
3
2
3
4
4
4
4
4
3
2
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
WSW
15
2.1
WSW
14
1.6
WSW
14
2.5
S
8
2.5
SSE
8
4
S
9
5
S
11
4.5
S
10
4
S
10
2
WSW
17
1.8
WSW
16
1.6
WSW
16
1.4
WSW
15
1.1
WSW
18
1.8
WSW
16
1.8
WSW
16
1.7
WSW
15
1.4
WSW
15
1.3
WSW
14
1
WSW
14
0.9
WSW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2813
1900
1014
903
871
2566
5471
4477
2932
2404
1606
1257
807
705
1606
1547
1193
857
630
390
303
Wind (km/h)
10
ESE
20
SSE
15
SE
35
SSE
40
SSE
55
SSE
55
SSE
50
SSE
50
SSE
30
SSE
30
SSE
20
SE
10
SE
5
SSE
10
ESE
10
NE
15
NNE
15
NE
20
NE
25
NE
15
NNW
Wind State
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
High Tide
2:38PM2.63m
2:58AM2.74m
3:34PM2.60m
3:56AM2.69m
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
Low Tide
8:51PM0.65m
9:26AM0.56m
9:49PM0.71m
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
clear
clear
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
heavy rain
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
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7:43
7:43
7:43
7:43
7:43
7:41
7:41
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:15
5:15
5:15
5:16
5:16
5:17
5:19
 mm
2
2
2
11
Temp °C
13
14
12
12
11
11
10
10
10
10
10
9
10
11
9
10
11
10
10
11
13
Feels °C
10
10
8
5
3
2
-1
-1
2
3
3
3
7
8
6
6
8
6
6
6
9
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
WSW
15
2.1
WSW
14
1.6
WSW
14
1.3
WSW
13
1.4
WSW
13
1.9
WSW
12
2.5
WSW
16
2.4
WSW
14
1.8
WSW
14
2
WSW
17
1.8
WSW
16
1.6
WSW
16
1.4
WSW
15
1.3
WSW
14
1.8
WSW
16
1.8
WSW
16
1.7
WSW
15
1.4
WSW
15
1.3
WSW
14
1
WSW
14
0.9
WSW
14
Energy kJ
2813
1900
1014
590
640
964
2887
2285
1332
2404
1606
1257
807
691
1606
1547
1193
857
630
390
303
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
NNW
8
0.7
NNW
8
0.3
NNW
8
0.4
SW
7
0.4
WSW
19
0.8
WSW
18
0.5
WSW
21
1.2
WSW
19
0.3
WSW
21
0.6
WSW
19
1.1
WSW
18
0.5
S
5
0.1
N
13
0.1
N
13
0.1
W
24
Energy kJ
167
58
11
14
148
348
256
970
90
295
705
12
3
3
11
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
S
7
0.2
WSW
21
0.1
N
13
Energy kJ
74
44
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSE
6
1.6
S
6
2.5
S
8
2.5
SSE
8
4
S
9
5
S
11
4.5
S
10
4
S
10
2.5
SSE
9
1.7
S
8
1.3
SSE
7
1.1
SSE
6
0.8
SSE
6
0.4
NE
3
0.4
NNE
3
0.7
N
4
Energy kJ
36
213
903
871
2566
5471
4477
2932
872
346
161
98
43
2
3
14
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
1
4
2
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
2
2
Distance (km)
0
10
3
96
18
96
181
181
181
10
10
3
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
28
39
Best forecast wave conditions in Taranaki
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
6
7
5
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
3
3
2
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
5
5
9
8
9
7
7
6
6
6
5
5
4
5
5
4
9
7
5
7
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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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