Surf Forecasts:
Stent Road surf forecast from 26 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 13s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 31 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 14s period, WSW swell with 9,369 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 13s 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 Thursday (Aug 27) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 17s. 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 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 31) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 10s period and expected on Friday (Aug 28) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 12PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Mon 31st Aug) | 16ft (5.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Stent Road over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right, grab a coffee, put your feet up, and let’s have a proper look at what’s coming for Stent Road over the next couple of weeks. This is a spot that needs the right combination to really fire, and honestly, we’ve got a bit of a tale of two forecasts here.
The first week is a bit of a write-off, if I’m being honest. We’ve got plenty of swell rolling in, but the wind just won’t play ball. From Wednesday the 26th right through the whole first week, it’s mostly onshore or cross-onshore, and often strong with it, making a mess of the waves. The water temp is sitting at 57°, which is pretty much average for the time of year, so nothing out of the ordinary there. The swell is consistent, but with that wind, it’s just not worth paddling out for a decent wave.
Now, things start to look a bit more interesting as we head into the second week. The standout, without a doubt, is the window on Wednesday the 9th of September into the afternoon. That’s where we get a real glimmer of hope. The morning is still a bit lumpy with a cross-shore wind and an 12ft swell from the WSW, but it’s the afternoon that has me excited. We get a nice shift to a cross-offshore wind from the SE, with a 15 mph breeze cleaning things right up. The swell is still a solid 12ft from the WSW (good direction for Stent Road), with a long period of 13 seconds. This is proper groundswell energy, and the combined swell energy is strong at 3999, so there’s plenty of push. For an advanced crew, this is going to be epic. The wave quality will be well overhead, so this is definitely not for beginners – you’ll need your wetsuit zipped up and your wits about you. The crowds are likely, as it’s a consistent spot on a good day, but the clean conditions will be worth sharing the lineup for.
The following day, Thursday the 10th, is another option, but it’s a step down. We’ve got an 8ft swell from the WSW with a 13-second period, but the wind swings back to a light cross-onshore from the NW. The wave energy is moderate at 2117 in the morning, dropping to 1756 in the afternoon. It’ll be a bit lumpy, but for a surf that’s not quite as frantic as the day before, it could still produce some fun, clean-ish runners if you pick your bank.
So, the honest breakdown: the first week is a bust. A long gap of messy, blown-out conditions. The real chance to get a good one is on Wednesday afternoon, the 9th, and to a lesser extent, Thursday the 10th. Everything else is a bit of a gamble with the wind. Keep an eye on that Wednesday window – it’s the one to mark in your diary.
Stay stoked,
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu morning, min 12°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Thu morning, strong winds from the NNE by Fri morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Sun morning, min 11°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Sat morning, strong winds from the SW by Sun night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 11 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
2358 | 2277 | 1960 | 1387 | 1051 | 461 | 1156 | 2508 | 853 | 1794 | 1277 | 947 | 1103 | 2044 | 7711 | 9369 | 7144 | 6912 | 5618 | 4052 | 3961 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on |
High Tide | 8:58PM2.88m | 9:15AM2.83m | 9:33PM3.04m | 9:50AM2.97m | 10:06PM3.16m | 10:24AM3.07m | 10:39PM3.23m | 10:58AM3.12m | 11:13PM3.24m | 11:33AM3.13m | 11:48PM3.20m | 12:10PM3.08m | 00:26AM3.09m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:43PM0.52m | 3:08AM0.47m | 3:20PM0.36m | 3:44AM0.30m | 3:55PM0.23m | 4:18AM0.17m | 4:30PM0.15m | 4:52AM0.09m | 5:05PM0.12m | 5:27AM0.07m | 5:42PM0.16m | 6:05AM0.12m | 6:21PM0.25m | ||||||||
6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | |
— | 5:55 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | |
mm | — | 1 | 5 | 1 | — | — | — | 17 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
Feels °C | 11 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 5 | 6 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WSW 14 | NW 9 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 19 | WSW 18 | — | — | — | SSE 10 | WSW 14 | S 11 | WSW 22 | W 20 |
2358 | 2277 | 1960 | 1387 | 1051 | 461 | 1156 | 373 | 853 | 1794 | 1277 | 492 | 547 | — | — | — | 20 | 1484 | 23 | 91 | 194 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | WSW 13 | WSW 16 | WSW 17 | WSW 12 | WSW 14 | W 24 | WSW 13 | NW 8 | NNW 7 | WSW 12 | SW 13 | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | S 10 |
— | — | 796 | 90 | 100 | 365 | 321 | 11 | 317 | 151 | 48 | 14 | 45 | — | — | — | — | — | 102 | 23 | 9 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | S 18 | S 18 | WSW 16 | W 24 | — | WSW 22 | WSW 21 | W 21 | S 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 22 | S 17 |
— | — | — | 6 | 6 | 146 | 11 | — | 49 | 151 | 221 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 45 | 6 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 4 | N 7 | NW 10 | — | — | NW 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 11 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 |
— | — | — | — | — | 15 | 430 | 2508 | — | — | 17 | 947 | 1103 | 2044 | 7711 | 9369 | 7144 | 6912 | 5618 | 4052 | 3961 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 112 | 231 | 112 | 3 | 36 | 105 | 273 | 250 | 217 | 96 | 232 | 243 | 217 | 277 | 294 | 112 | 271 | 243 | 180 | 243 | 243 |
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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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