
Surf Forecasts:
Stent Road surf forecast from 10 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 13 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 17s period, WSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 15 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 18s period, WSW swell with 5,983 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 11 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 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 Tuesday (Aug 11) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 7s. 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 3.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 15) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Tue 11th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Thu 13th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Sat 15th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Stent Road over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here with a look at what Stent Road has got cooking for us over the next couple of weeks. It’s a bit of a slow burn to start, but there are some absolute gems hidden in this forecast if you're patient.
Right off the bat, the water temp is sitting at 57°, which is about bang on average for this time of year at Stent Road. No surprises there.
Monday the 10th is a write-off. We’ve got a solid 4ft swell from the WSW, but that 12 mph cross-onshore wind is just going to mess it up, leaving it choppy and uninviting. Best to give it a miss.
Tuesday the 11th is where things get interesting. The swell drops back a touch to 4ft, still from the WSW, but the magic is in the wind. We’re looking at glassy conditions, dead calm in the morning and barely a zephyr in the afternoon. For a spot like Stent Road, that’s a serious green light. The wave energy is moderate (613-748), but those clean, lined-up walls will be well worth it. This is your best early call.
Wednesday the 12th and Thursday the 13th are a bit of a write-off again. The swell is smaller and the wind picks up, making things messy or just marginal.
Now, Friday the 14th is a proper standout. Morning and afternoon, we’ve got 4ft of WSW groundswell with a long 16-second period, and a light 6 mph cross-offshore breeze. The wave energy is strong (1080-1099), and with those conditions, Stent Road will be offering up some serious, clean lines. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers.
Saturday the 15th and Sunday the 16th see the swell pumping up big time, hitting 7ft to 8ft. The wave energy goes through the roof (2769-4301). But here’s the rub: the wind is howling from the SSE at 12-34 mph. It’s cross-off, so it’s clean, but for a reef and point break, that size with that much wind will be gnarly. This is strictly for the experts only. Honestly, with the wind strength and size, the setup might be more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.
Monday the 17th to Wednesday the 19th is a bit of a lull, with smaller swells and questionable conditions.
Now, if you can hold out, Thursday the 20th is another absolute beauty. We get a return to glassy conditions with a 6ft WSW groundswell (period 14s). The wave energy is strong (1198) and the forecast is for excellent surf for experienced surfers. This is the pick of the second week.
Friday the 21st is also looking very promising. Another morning of glass, 5ft swell from the WSW with a long 16-second period, and strong energy (1069). That’s two days in a row of premium conditions.
Saturday the 22nd and Sunday the 23rd settle down a bit with smaller, cleaner waves – good fun, but not the standouts.
The final real standout is on Tuesday the 25th. The swell is back up to a solid 8ft from the WSW with a 16-second period, a light 9 mph cross-off breeze, and wave energy is cranking at 3952. This is rated as excellent for experienced surfers. Just be aware that at 8ft, it’s pushing into the realm where only the experienced crew should be out.
So, to sum it up: this week, Tuesday the 11th is your quiet, glassy winner. Next week, circle Thursday the 20th and Friday the 21st for the real deal.
Stay safe out there.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed afternoon, min 10°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue afternoon, fresh winds from the NE by Wed night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 32mm), heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Fri afternoon, fresh winds from the S by Sat night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 18 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WSW 16 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 14 | WSW 16 | WSW 17 | WSW 18 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | S 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
838 | 784 | 834 | 506 | 414 | 337 | 404 | 288 | 265 | 370 | 481 | 556 | 1016 | 862 | 1393 | 2660 | 5281 | 5509 | 3839 | 3698 | 2918 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 7:52PM2.93m | 8:18AM2.89m | 8:47PM3.15m | 9:10AM3.06m | 9:35PM3.32m | 9:58AM3.18m | 10:20PM3.41m | 10:41AM3.23m | 11:01PM3.42m | 11:22AM3.22m | 11:41PM3.35m | 12:03PM3.14m | 00:20AM3.19m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:31PM0.45m | 2:08AM0.41m | 2:29PM0.26m | 3:02AM0.20m | 3:20PM0.09m | 3:51AM0.04m | 4:07PM-0.02m | 4:36AM-0.05m | 4:51PM-0.05m | 5:18AM-0.05m | 5:33PM0.01m | 5:59AM0.02m | 6:14PM0.14m | ||||||||
7:18 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | |
— | 5:42 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 4 | — | 5 | 4 | 2 | — | 1 | 5 | 11 | 10 | 6 | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 8 |
Feels °C | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 7 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 1 | -3 | -4 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WSW 16 | WSW 14 | WSW 16 | WSW 17 | WSW 18 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 |
838 | 784 | 834 | 506 | 414 | 202 | 404 | 288 | 265 | 370 | 423 | 337 | 1016 | 862 | 1393 | 2660 | 5281 | 5509 | 3839 | 3698 | 1898 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 20 | WSW 18 | SSE 8 | WNW 13 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 16 | N 6 | W 10 | WSW 18 | NW 7 | — | W 9 | — | — | — | — |
172 | 101 | 154 | 50 | 301 | 337 | 6 | 54 | 193 | 180 | 481 | 79 | 231 | 448 | 19 | — | 61 | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 10 | NNW 8 | S 5 | S 6 | SSE 5 | W 14 | S 7 | WSW 19 | WSW 18 | WSW 16 | WSW 17 | N 5 | NNW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
2 | 2 | 35 | 14 | 23 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 74 | 176 | 377 | 556 | 13 | 37 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | — | — | — | — | NNE 5 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | — | — | — | SSE 5 | SSE 8 | S 8 | S 7 | S 6 | SSE 6 | S 10 |
310 | 256 | — | — | — | — | 56 | 220 | 205 | 179 | 216 | — | — | — | 59 | 644 | 701 | 245 | 43 | 137 | 2918 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 211 | 226 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 19 | 19 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 130 | 269 | 181 | 168 |
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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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