
Surf Forecasts:
Stent Road surf forecast from 30 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 1 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 13s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 1 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 13s period, WSW swell with 7,839 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 1 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 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 Saturday (Aug 01) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.0m and 13s 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 5.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 01) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be 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 Thursday (Aug 06) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Sat 1st Aug) | 13ft (4.0m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Sat 1st Aug) | 13ft (4.0m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Sat 1st Aug) | 16ft (5.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Stent Road over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s cooking at Stent Road. This is an advanced reef and point set-up that needs a good SW groundswell to do its thing, and we’ve got a wild ride ahead.
We’re starting off quiet for a few days. The first real swell of note shows up Thursday the 30th. It’s a bit of a tricky start, though. We’ve got a solid 6ft swell from the WSW with a long 14-second period pushing a lot of energy (1041), but it’s coming with a strong 30 km/h NNE wind. That’s blowing cross-offshore, which keeps the surface clean, but the surge is big for a point break. The water temp is sitting at 58°, which is about normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.
Thursday afternoon drops off a little and the wind swings onshore, making it a write-off. Friday is a total washout with a howling onshore wind and a massive, messy 13ft swell (3218). That’s not for paddling; that’s a kite day if anything.
The first real standout window is Saturday morning, August 1st. We’ve got a solid 12ft swell from the WSW at 13 seconds, but here’s the kicker—the wind is from the SE at 25 km/h, blowing cross-offshore. That’s clean. The energy is huge (4748), so this is a serious, powerful wave. Only for the experienced crew. This is the best on offer in the first week. The afternoon holds similar quality but the swell drops a touch.
Sunday and Monday swing back to onshore winds and chop, so we skip those. The next real gem comes late in the week. Wednesday morning, August 5th, the wind goes light and cross-offshore from the SE. The swell is a more manageable 5ft from the WSW with a 13-second period and moderate energy (1000). It’s clean and should offer some great shaped lines on the point. The afternoon gets even better with glassy conditions and a slight 5ft swell. This is your pick for a fun, sessionable wave without the intimidation factor.
Thursday, August 6th brings a shift. The swell direction swings to the NW at 8ft with a short 8-second period. The wind is a light cross-offshore from the NE. This is a different kind of wave—shorter period, more punchy, but it’s cleaning up. Energy is moderate (1018). It’s better for those who like a steeper, faster wave.
The second week is a bit of a mixed bag. The standout period falls on Saturday, August 8th. Morning brings a 6ft swell from the SSE with a short 7-second period, but the wind is offshore from the East at 20 km/h. That’s clean and hollow. The afternoon holds similar with a gentle offshore breeze. This is a good call for a fun, punchy session.
After that, the swell backs off significantly. The period gets long again (14-20 seconds) but the size drops to under 4ft. The winds stay favourable (offshore and glassy) on the 9th, 10th, and 11th, offering clean but tiny waves. The long period means the small swell will wrap around the point nicely, but you’ll be scratching for scraps. It’s a proper longboard or fish kind of spell.
The final few days from the 12th onward see the energy drop right out, with a few small pulses of long-period swell but nothing that will get the heart racing. The wind stays clean, but the ocean is flat.
Overall, the best windows are Saturday August 1st for the big, powerful crew, and Wednesday August 5th for the cleaner, more accessible conditions. The second week offers a few clean but very small days that are worth a look if you’re keen to stretch your legs on a longboard.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 13°C on Thu afternoon, min 7°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNW on Thu night, calm by Sat night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 13°C on Mon morning, min 7°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Mon afternoon, calm by Tue morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | ||||||||||||||
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 | NW 8 | W 9 | W 9 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 8 | WSW 19 | WSW 18 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
768 | 1166 | 1079 | 2651 | 7839 | 4374 | 2329 | 947 | 550 | 339 | 339 | 1209 | 1645 | 1524 | 1214 | 1132 | 1676 | 987 | 722 | 286 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | off | glassy | off |
High Tide | 10:35PM3.05m | 10:50AM2.92m | 11:09PM3.10m | 11:25AM2.95m | 11:43PM3.12m | 12:01PM2.95m | 00:17AM3.09m | 12:38PM2.91m | 00:54AM3.02m | 1:18PM2.84m | 1:35AM2.91m | 2:04PM2.75m | 2:24AM2.78m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:47AM0.34m | 4:57PM0.27m | 5:22AM0.27m | 5:33PM0.25m | 5:57AM0.25m | 6:09PM0.28m | 6:34AM0.27m | 6:47PM0.36m | 7:14AM0.33m | 7:30PM0.46m | 7:59AM0.42m | 8:19PM0.59m | ||||||||
— | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | |
5:31 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | |
mm | 1 | 17 | 3 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 |
Feels °C | 7 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 6 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 13 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | — | — | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 11 | WSW 19 | WSW 18 | WSW 16 | WSW 10 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 |
768 | 653 | 603 | — | — | 4374 | 2329 | 947 | 550 | 339 | 160 | 1209 | 1645 | 1524 | 750 | 1132 | 1676 | 987 | 722 | 286 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 20 | N 8 | — | — | — | W 22 | SSE 7 | SSE 5 | SW 12 | WSW 20 | S 10 | S 10 | — | WSW 16 | SSE 5 | SSE 10 | WSW 18 | S 11 | WSW 16 |
— | 276 | 138 | — | — | — | 9 | 60 | 5 | 149 | 330 | 2 | 2 | — | 1214 | 9 | 11 | 103 | 9 | 85 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WSW 20 | WSW 18 | — | — | — | — | SW 21 | S 11 | WSW 19 | S 11 | — | — | — | — | SSE 5 | S 16 | S 11 | N 13 | W 9 |
— | 216 | 326 | — | — | — | — | 17 | 22 | 70 | 9 | — | — | — | — | 8 | 5 | 9 | 3 | 23 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 6 | NW 8 | W 9 | W 9 | WSW 13 | SE 4 | SSE 8 | — | — | — | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | — | WSW 10 | — | — | NNW 4 | N 6 |
126 | 1166 | 1079 | 2651 | 7839 | 13 | 460 | — | — | — | 339 | 728 | 979 | 979 | — | 625 | — | — | 19 | 261 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 112 | 112 | 229 | 232 | 271 | 220 | 13 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 112 | 46 | 252 | 271 | 210 | 46 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
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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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