Stent Road Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.22° S 173.78° E

Stent Road Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 am 31 Aug 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 31 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Monday 31 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 12s period, WSW swell with 9,261 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Stent Road this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Stent Road in the next 16 days are 5.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 31) 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 2.0m 7s period and expected on Friday (Sep 04) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 9PM (Mon 31st Aug)18ft (5.5m) 12s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s have a look at what’s heading our way.

Right then, Stent Road is a reef and point set-up that only comes alive with a solid SW groundswell, and it’s an advanced wave. The first week, honestly, it’s a write-off. We’ve got a massive swell coming in from the 31st of August through to the 6th of September, but every single session is hampered by howling onshore and cross-onshore winds, mostly in the 22 to 25 mph range. The water temp is sitting at 57° which is about average for the time of year, but it’s not gonna matter because you won’t want to be out there. The wave energy is just insane—hitting over 8000 (combined energy of all swells directed here) with swell heights over 15 ft, but the wind is just trashing it. This is a classic case of “big and ugly.” It’s more of a kite-surfing scenario than a paddle-surfing one.

After that mess, things start to settle. The real standout, and the one to circle on your calendar, hits on the morning of Wednesday, September 9th. The wind drops to a glassy 3 mph with a slight air, and the swell is a clean 5 ft from the WSW with a period of 13 seconds. The energy is still moderate (1016), but the conditions are described as excellent for experienced surfers. That’s the window. It’s a short window because the afternoon gets a bit lumpy, but that morning is pure glass.

The next real highlight comes on the morning of Friday, September 11th. Another glassy morning, this time with a clean NE breeze at 3 mph. The swell is a bit bigger at 8 ft, still from the WSW, with a very long period of 17 seconds. That’s a proper groundswell. The energy is moderate (3002), and the conditions are “excellent for experienced surfers.” This is a classic-looking Stent Road day. The water temp will be a bit cooler by then, but it’s a trade-off for those perfect lines.

The end of the run, from the 14th of September, the swell drops right off and the wind goes messy again, so it’s back to small, choppy leftovers. The 14th afternoon has a little 4 ft clean wave with light wind, but it’s a fraction of the energy from earlier in the month.

In short: the first week is a total write-off due to wind. The only two windows worth paddling out for are the mornings of Wednesday 9th and Friday 11th of September. The 9th is the smaller, glassier, more reliable option, but the 11th has a bit more grunt and a very long period. Both are for advanced surfers only.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Mon night, moderate winds from the WNW by Wed night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Fri morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu morning, min 12°C on Fri afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNW on Thu night, light winds from the NW by Sat afternoon).

Monday
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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4735
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2488
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5279
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6627
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
11:33AM3.13m
11:48PM3.20m
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
Low Tide
5:42PM0.16m
6:05AM0.12m
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
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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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