
Surf Forecasts:
Stent Road surf forecast from 2 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 4 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 14s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 17s period, WSW swell with 6,817 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 4 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 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 04) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 1.6m 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 17s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 7s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 09) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Tue 4th Aug) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Tue 4th Aug) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Stent Road over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, surfers, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what Stent Road has in store for us over the next couple of weeks. This is a spot that needs a solid SW groundswell and the right wind, and we’ve got a bit of a mixed bag coming.
The opening of August is pretty grim. Sunday the 2nd and Monday the 3rd are write-offs. The wind is howling from the WSW, cross-onshore and fresh, making a mess of things. The swell is there, but the quality is just not happening.
We get a chance to reset starting Tuesday the 4th. The wind swings to a cleaner cross-off direction from the S and SE. Tuesday morning sees a chunky 10ft SW swell, but it’s short period at 9 seconds, and the energy is strong (2741). It’s big enough to be expert-only territory, and the breeze is fresh, so it’s more about watching than paddling for most. Tuesday afternoon drops to a cleaner 5ft, and that pattern of clean, cross-off winds holds through Wednesday the 5th. The swell sits around 5ft to 6ft from the WSW, with moderate energy (1449 dropping to 860). It’s surfable but nothing to write home about.
Thursday the 6th is a real gem. The wind goes glassy out of the E at just 3 mph. The swell is down to 3ft from the SW with a nice 12-second period. The energy is modest (256), but with conditions like that, it’s a pure, clean, and fun morning. Absolutely the best on offer in the first week.
After that, Friday the 7th sees the swell drop away completely, and the weekend is a mess of rain and junky NW windswell with a short, weak period of 8 seconds. The energy is low (391 to 506), and it’s just not worth it. Monday the 10th is where we start looking ahead. The swell is building again from the WSW, and the wind is a clean cross-off from the NE. Monday afternoon gets a special mention: 5ft of swell, 16-second period, strong energy (1112), and clean conditions. That’s the standout for the second week – excellent for experienced surfers.
Tuesday the 11th is still clean, but the swell drops a little. Then we hit a big, windy patch from the 12th into the 13th with massive, powerful swell (10ft to 12ft) and energy readings climbing over 4000, but the wind is a strong cross-off from the NE at 22 to 25 mph. It’s only for the most experienced crew.
The real payoff looks like the 15th and 16th. Saturday the 15th morning gives us 8ft from the WSW with an offshore E wind at just 6 mph. That’s clean, powerful, and perfect for the advanced surfer. But Sunday the 16th morning is the true standout of the entire outlook: 10ft of WSW groundswell at 16 seconds, with a gentle offshore from the ENE. The energy is massive (4682), the wind is clean, and the potential is huge. It’s a big, raw day for experts only.
The water temp is 58°, which is about average for this time of year, so a good 4/3 wetsuit is the call. Remember, this is a consistent, exposed reef and point break, and crowds are often in the water. For the big swells towards the end, the 15 to 16-second periods mean the sets will be long and lined up, perfect for this type of break.
So, to sum it up: next week is a wash. This week, target Thursday the 6th morning for the cleanest, most glassy conditions. Next week, keep Monday the 10th afternoon and that big Sunday the 16th morning circled on your calendar.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon morning, min 7°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Sun morning, fresh winds from the SW by Mon night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 10°C on Wed morning, min 8°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | |||||||||||||||
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 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 8 | WSW 19 | WSW 18 | WSW 9 | SW 9 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | SW 12 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | SW 14 | WSW 13 | NW 8 | NW 8 | WSW 18 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
711 | 411 | 392 | 1196 | 1664 | 2053 | 1660 | 1178 | 1906 | 1045 | 772 | 437 | 205 | 219 | 98 | 96 | 50 | 69 | 277 | 277 | 745 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross |
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 | ||||||||
7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | |
— | 5:35 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:39 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 4 |
Temp °C | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 13 |
Feels °C | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 3 | 8 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | SW 11 | WSW 19 | WSW 18 | WSW 16 | SW 9 | WSW 10 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | SW 12 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | SW 14 | WSW 13 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 |
711 | 411 | 128 | 1196 | 1664 | 838 | 1660 | 740 | 1906 | 1045 | 772 | 437 | 205 | 219 | 98 | 96 | 50 | 69 | 277 | 277 | 199 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | SW 12 | WSW 21 | S 11 | S 10 | — | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | — | SSE 7 | N 13 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 8 | SW 11 | WNW 9 | SW 13 | W 19 | WSW 18 |
22 | 147 | 333 | 2 | 2 | — | 1081 | 1178 | — | 121 | 3 | 100 | 42 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 30 | 31 | 42 | 192 | 745 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 5 | WSW 19 | S 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 18 | SSE 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | SSE 3 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | WSW 19 | SW 12 | W 9 |
5 | 70 | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 61 | 22 | 21 | 9 | 8 | 1 | 8 | 15 | 16 | 72 | 37 | 42 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | SSE 5 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 6 | SSE 5 | SE 3 | SSE 4 | SE 3 | NE 3 | NNE 3 | NE 3 | NE 3 | NE 4 | NE 4 |
— | — | 392 | 1108 | 1465 | 2053 | 54 | 270 | 102 | 222 | 66 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 9 | 12 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 10 | 96 | 46 | 243 | 243 | 210 | 46 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 168 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 27 | 28 | 28 |
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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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