Stent Road Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.22° S 173.78° E

Stent Road Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 am 01 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Stent Road sea temperature is
14.0°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 1 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 7 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 23ft (7.0m), 14s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 23ft (7.0m), 14s period, WSW swell with 20,263 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 7 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 23ft (7.0m), 14s 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 (Sep 07) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 7.0m and 14s 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 7.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) 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 2.5m 7s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 06) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Mon 7th Sep)23ft (7.0m) 14s
Best Surf 9AM (Mon 7th Sep)23ft (7.0m) 14s
Most Powerful 9AM (Mon 7th Sep)23ft (7.0m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, Rusty here, looking at our only option for the next couple of weeks – Stent Road. This one’s a reef and point set-up that usually needs a solid SW groundswell and some clean winds to really fire. Water temp is sitting at about 57°, which is pretty average for the time of year, so nothing weird going on there.

First bit of surf is a distant memory from way back at the start, but there’s nothing worth paddling out for on Tuesday (1st) – the wind is howling from the SW around 25 mph, cross-on and messy, with a big 16 ft swell but total chop. Wednesday (2nd) isn’t much better; we get a cleaner offshore wind, but the 7 ft swell comes with marginal conditions. Thursday and Friday (3rd & 4th) are still cross-on and lumpy, with the swell hovering around 7 ft to 8 ft – not worth your time.

Now, Saturday (5th) and Sunday (6th) start to show a little promise. Saturday has a 12 ft SW groundswell with a long 14-second period, and the wind is offshore from the WSW at 12 mph. The combined energy is strong (5397), but it’s still described as marginal. Sunday morning (6th) is actually clean with a cross-offshore wind from the N at 25 mph, and a solid 10 ft swell with a 16-second period, energy at 4688. That’s a good sign – clean conditions and a long-period groundswell that could offer some nice lines on the point, if the tide plays ball.

But the real standout, and I mean the standout, is Monday (7th). Holy mackerel. The swell jumps to a massive 23 ft from the WSW with a 14-second period, and combined energy is through the roof at 20263. The wind is light cross-off from the SE at only 12 mph, and the report says “wind and tide favorable.” The catch is, that swell is way too big for this break – over 8 ft, so it’s expert-only and even then, likely too much. For the average surfer, this is a no-go, but if you’re a seasoned charger and the tide works, this could be a proper beast. For everyone else, the setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing due to the size and power.

The next few days drop off. Tuesday and Wednesday (8th & 9th) are back to cross-on or choppy conditions with 5 ft to 10 ft swell – not worth stressing over. Thursday (10th) has a weird 3 ft swell with a 22-second period, which is an incredibly long groundswell but small and weak energy (1339) – might offer a rare, glassy wave on the point if the cross-on wind eases, but it’s marginal.

Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday (11th–14th) bring a mix. Friday (11th) is clean with a cross-off wind from the NNE at 12 mph, and a 8 ft WSW groundswell with a long 18-second period. Energy is strong (4187), and the report calls it marginal but clean – this is a very good window for experienced surfers, as the long-period groundswell will wrap well around the point and produce nice, shaped waves. Saturday (12th) and Sunday (13th) are also clean with 6 ft to 7 ft swell and cross-off winds – solid fun for intermediate to advanced.

Then we hit another lull. Monday (14th) and Tuesday (15th) see the swell bump up to 10 ft to 12 ft, but the wind is cross-on and choppy, and the period drops to 8-9 seconds – short-period, weak energy (1605–2954), and poor surf. Not worth it.

Finally, the last day of the forecast – Wednesday (16th) – is a beauty. A clean, light breeze from the NNE at 6 mph, cross-off, with a 8 ft WSW groundswell and a long 16-second period. Combined energy is strong at 3719, and the report calls it “excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers.” This is your best bet in the whole run – a classic clean point wave with long-period swell, good shape, and no messy wind. The water might still be cool, but the surf will be worth the hood.

So, to sum it up: if you’re an expert, Monday (7th) is a monster but likely too big. For everyone else, the true standout is Wednesday (16th) – clean, chest-to-head high swell, long period, and light wind. That’s the session to mark on your calendar.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu night, min 11°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Wed night, strong winds from the NNW by Thu night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 39mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri morning, min 10°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WNW on Fri morning, light winds from the NW by Sat afternoon).

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High Tide
12:10PM3.08m
00:26AM3.09m
12:51PM2.97m
1:09AM2.94m
1:39PM2.83m
2:01AM2.74m
2:37PM2.66m
3:06AM2.56m
3:52PM2.55m
4:30AM2.45m
5:21PM2.56m
6:00AM2.50m
6:41PM2.72m
Low Tide
6:21PM0.25m
6:45AM0.23m
7:06PM0.40m
7:31AM0.40m
7:57PM0.58m
8:27AM0.58m
9:02PM0.75m
9:36AM0.73m
10:22PM0.84m
10:58AM0.77m
11:46PM0.78m
12:17PM0.67m
00:59AM0.60m
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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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