Stent Road Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.22° S 173.78° E

Stent Road Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 am 08 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Stent Road sea temperature is
14.1° C
0.5° 

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 8 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 13 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 12s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 15 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 10s period, WSW swell with 6,334 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 11 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 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 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m 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 5.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 15) 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 3.5m 10s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 09) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Tue 11th Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 14s
Best Surf 6PM (Thu 13th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 12s
Most Powerful 9AM (Sat 15th Aug)18ft (5.5m) 10s

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


The Lowdown

Right, well, lookin' at the charts for the next couple of weeks, it's a bit of a mixed bag for Stent Road. This is a proper advanced reef and point set-up, so it's not messin' around. The water temp is sittin' around 57°, which is pretty much normal for this time of year, so nothin' freaky there.

The first action we see is a bit of a false start. Saturday morning, the 8th of August, we've got some 5ft swell from the WNW, but it's a weak 8-second period and the wind is a cross-shore from the north at 12 mph. The combined energy is only 414, so it's pretty weak and the report says it's poor surf conditions. The afternoon is similar, with a bit more breeze. Sunday and Monday are no better; the swell drops and the wind is onshore, so it's a write-off for a few days.

Now, here's where it gets interesting. The standout window opens up on Tuesday morning, the 11th of August. The wind is glassy from the east at only 3 mph, and we've got a solid 4ft of groundswell from the WSW, with a 13-second period. The combined energy is 574, and the report says to expect very good conditions. The afternoon is glassy again, with a 4ft swell. That Tuesday is the best we've got in the first week, for sure. The long period means the waves will have some punch, and with those clean conditions, it's gonna be a gem. Could be a few people out, as it's an "often" crowded spot, but for that quality, it's worth it.

The rest of the week is a bit up and down. Wednesday gets a bit windy with a cross-off breeze, and the swell drops off. Thursday afternoon sees a bigger 5ft, 12-second swell, but the wind is a cross-off, so it's still clean. The energy jumps to 1161, so it's got some push. Friday morning, the 14th, is another clean look with a 4ft, 16-second groundswell, but the wind turns cross in the arvo.

Then things get a bit wild. The weekend of the 15th and 16th of August sees a massive spike in swell, with heights hitting 18ft on Saturday morning. But don't get too excited – the wind is a strong cross-onshore at 25 mph, and the combined energy is a huge 6334. That's not a surfable wave; that's a washing machine. The report says poor surf, and honestly, for a reef and point, that's a kite-surfing day, not a paddle day. Sunday is a bit smaller at 13ft, but still messy with the wind.

The second week looks more promising. Monday the 17th is still big and choppy, but Tuesday morning, the 18th of August, is a real standout for the second week. We've got a clean 7ft swell from the WSW with a 13-second period, and a light offshore breeze from the east at 6 mph. The energy is 1754, and the report says it's excellent conditions for experienced surfers. That's the one to circle. Wednesday morning, the 19th, is also very clean with a 6ft, 14-second groundswell and a light cross-off breeze. The rest of that week into the 22nd looks consistent, with clean 5ft to 6ft swells and cross-off winds, keeping the conditions tidy. The long-range stuff on the 23rd of August looks glassy with a very long 18-second period, but the swell is only 3ft, so it's a small-wave day.

So, to wrap it up: the absolute best on offer is Tuesday the 11th of August for the glassy conditions, and Tuesday the 18th of August for the bigger, clean, offshore swell for the experienced crew. The rest of the time is a wait-and-see game, but there's definitely some fun to be had.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Sat night. Very mild (max 13°C on Sat morning, min 10°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the N on Sat night, light winds from the SSE by Mon night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Thu night. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu afternoon, min 10°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Height (m)
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Period (s)
1.5
WNW
8
1.5
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0.9
WSW
18
1.1
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15
1
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15
1.3
WSW
11
1.3
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16
1.3
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15
1.4
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1.2
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18
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0.8
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16
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16
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14
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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274
511
498
405
387
838
784
834
506
414
251
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291
193
255
668
499
724
651
678
Wind (km/h)
20
N
25
NNE
35
NE
10
WSW
10
WNW
15
W
15
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15
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SSE
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High Tide
5:28PM2.60m
6:01AM2.58m
6:46PM2.73m
7:16AM2.71m
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
Low Tide
11:09AM0.68m
11:50PM0.76m
12:24PM0.61m
1:04AM0.61m
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
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7:13
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5:39
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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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