Stent Road Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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.

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