Stent Road Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.22° S 173.78° E

Stent Road Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 am 02 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Stent Road sea temperature is
14.4° C
0.7° 

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 2 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 4 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 16s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 18s period, WSW swell with 7,434 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 4 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 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 Tuesday (Aug 04) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 2.4m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 1.3m and 7s 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 3.5m 18s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 9s period and expected on Friday (Aug 07) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12PM (Tue 4th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 16s
Best Surf12PM (Tue 4th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 16s
Most Powerful 3PM (Mon 3rd Aug)11ft (3.5m) 18s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, let me tell you what's happening with the surf over the next couple of weeks. It's a bit of a mixed bag, so let's get into it.

First up, the start of the period is a bit average. The only spot in the mix is Stent Road (reef and point). It's an advanced wave, known for being consistent and often crowded. The good news is it's exposed to the swell, and the optimum direction is from the SW, which we do see. However, for the next several days, the conditions just aren't cooperating. We've got cross-onshore winds and choppy seas making things messy. There's some decent swell energy, like midday Monday 3rd August when the combined energy hits 8517 (strong), but with a fresh cross-onshore wind, it's a write-off.

The first real glimmer is Tuesday afternoon, 4th August. The wind swings to a cross-offshore from the SE, a gentle breeze at 9 mph. The water temp is about 58°, which is pretty normal for this time of year. The swell drops a bit to 8 ft from the WSW, with a long 15-second period, giving it shape but those long gaps between sets. Combined energy is still sizeable at 3882 (strong). Looks clean, but the score is marginal, so it's one to watch rather than go all out.

There's a quiet stretch after that. Wednesday 5th August is clean with the cross-off wind, but the swell is down around 5 ft to 6 ft. The bottom drops out after that. From Thursday 6th to Saturday 8th August, we're in a very small window – swells barely over 3 ft, some glassy moments but not much to ride. This is a real lull.

The build starts again on the 9th. Sunday morning shows 4 ft at 15 seconds from the WSW with clean conditions (cross-off wind) and the comment says "very good". That's a promising start to that phase.

But the standout for the whole period, hands down, is Thursday 13th August. The morning session, in particular: a clean 7 ft of W swell with a 12-second period, light winds from the NNE (cross-off and almost glassy). For advanced surfers, this is a gem. The combined energy is 1870 (strong), and the description says "excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers". It's still big at 7 ft, so beginners should stay on the sand, but for the crew that can handle it, this is the best on offer. The afternoon follows up with a solid 6 ft and similar clean conditions.

After that, the wind gets messy again. Friday 14th packs some rain and gusty winds, and the following weekend goes downhill fast. Sunday 16th August sees a big 12 ft WNW swell but with onshore winds – not great. Monday 17th is a write-off with strong winds and lumpy seas.

So, to sum it up: sit through the early week mediocrity, mark your calendars for that Thursday 13th August, and maybe have a paddle on the Tuesday and Sunday before that for some quiet, clean waves if you're not fussy about size.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon morning, min 7°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Sun morning, fresh winds from the SW by Mon night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 11°C on Thu afternoon, min 8°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

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Energy kJ
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High Tide
12:01PM2.95m
00:17AM3.09m
12:38PM2.91m
00:54AM3.02m
1:18PM2.84m
1:35AM2.91m
2:04PM2.75m
2:24AM2.78m
3:00PM2.65m
3:24AM2.65m
4:08PM2.58m
4:39AM2.56m
5:28PM2.60m
Low Tide
6:09PM0.28m
6:34AM0.27m
6:47PM0.36m
7:14AM0.33m
7:30PM0.46m
7:59AM0.42m
8:19PM0.59m
8:51AM0.54m
9:19PM0.72m
9:55AM0.64m
10:31PM0.79m
11:09AM0.68m
11:50PM0.76m
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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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