Stent Road Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.22° S 173.78° E

Stent Road Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 pm 20 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Stent Road sea temperature is
14.1° 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 20 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 13s period, WSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 24 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 14s period, WSW swell with 8,678 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 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 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 19s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Stent Road in the next 16 days are 4.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 24) 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 3.0m 8s period and expected on Friday (Aug 28) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Thu 27th Aug)6ft (1.9m) 13s
Best Surf 3AM (Thu 27th Aug)6ft (1.9m) 13s
Most Powerful 9AM (Mon 24th Aug)15ft (4.5m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here again. Let’s talk about what’s on the cards for Stent Road over the next couple of weeks. Straight up, it’s a tease of a forecast – plenty of swell, but the wind is going to be a battle for most of it. This is an advanced reef and point break that loves a solid SW groundswell, and we get plenty of that, but the timing with the weather is going to keep things interesting.

The window opens with a pulse of long-period SW groundswell pushing through Friday the 21st. We’re looking at 5ft of WSW swell with a period of 13-14 seconds, and the wave energy is moderate to strong (870-1030). Problem is, we’ve got onshore W winds at 9 mph, so the surface is going to be lumpy and pretty ordinary. The combined energy is there, but the quality isn't. The rest of that weekend and into the start of the next week is a write-off – a gap of several days with nothing you’d want to paddle out into. The wind gets howling from the WNW up to 28 mph, pushing that swell up to a wild 15ft with a short, messy period of 10 seconds. The energy readings are through the roof (3818) but it’s straight-up dangerous and blown out. The following Monday and Tuesday keep that massive swell (10-15ft) but with relentless cross-onshore winds. The combined energy is huge (3783-8678) but this is strictly expert territory, and even then, the conditions are poor.

We get a bit of a reprieve mid-week, from Wednesday the 26th morning. The swell drops to a more manageable 8ft, still from the WSW with a long period of 13-14 seconds. The wind goes light onshore, then swings light NW – clean enough for a determined surfer to get some long rides on that point, but marginal. By Thursday the 27th, the wind finally goes cross-offshore from the NE (12 mph), and the swell is still a solid 6ft. That clean surface is a welcome change, with the energy at 1337. It’s still a marginal call, but it’s the first chance in a while for a decent session. The sea temp is about average for the time of year, nothing wild.

Now, the real standout in the entire outlook is Monday the 31st of August. That morning is an absolute gift. We’ve got a clean 4ft of SW groundswell with a 15-second period, glassy conditions with no wind at all, and the wave energy is a solid 1018. Under clear skies, the point at Stent Road should set up with long, clean lines. The ‘glass’ state and light air wind are what we live for. It’s not massive, but the quality will be exceptional for an advanced surfer. The crowd situation? This spot can get busy often, so get in early.

After that beautiful Monday, the surf fades. Tuesday the 1st of September still has clean, cross-offshore winds and 4ft of swell, but the energy drops (537). By Wednesday the 2nd, the swell has collapsed to 2ft with strong cross-offshore wind, and it’s basically flat. There is a brief spike of short-period NW swell on the 3rd of September at 6ft, but it’s messy, and then we drop back to small, onshore junk through to the end of the outlook. The last mention is Saturday the 5th of September with 8ft of short-period WSW swell, but the cross-onshore wind will make it a choppy mess.

Bottom line: Garden-variety conditions for most of the run, with big messy swell in the first week. The absolute best bet is the morning of Monday the 31st of August – glassy, clean, and with lovely long-period groundswell. That is the one to circle. The rest? Watch and wait. This is Rusty, signing off.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Sun morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun morning, min 11°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Thu night, strong winds from the NNW by Sat night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Sun night, light winds from the WNW by Wed afternoon).

Friday
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Saturday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Wave
Height (m)
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Period (s)
1.7
WSW
13
1.6
WSW
13
1.6
WSW
14
1.1
WSW
14
0.9
WSW
14
0.8
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13
2.3
NW
7
4.5
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10
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10
4.5
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12
4.5
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14
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14
3.5
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14
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14
2.4
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14
2.3
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13
2.2
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14
2
WSW
13
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
965
863
982
487
312
198
574
3535
3248
5441
8678
6761
5115
3783
3199
2171
1838
1787
1366
Wind (km/h)
10
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15
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15
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20
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20
WNW
25
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35
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45
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35
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35
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High Tide
3:18AM2.34m
4:01PM2.31m
4:30AM2.22m
5:22PM2.27m
5:53AM2.22m
6:38PM2.36m
7:03AM2.33m
7:35PM2.51m
7:55AM2.49m
8:20PM2.70m
8:37AM2.67m
8:58PM2.88m
Low Tide
9:16PM0.98m
9:45AM0.96m
10:25PM1.11m
10:57AM1.05m
11:44PM1.12m
12:12PM1.01m
00:53AM1.02m
1:14PM0.88m
1:47AM0.85m
2:03PM0.70m
2:31AM0.66m
2:43PM0.52m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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