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Stent Road
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Spot Overview & Description
Stent Road stands as a premier right-hand point break, peeling over a boulder-strewn shelf with the kind of length and purity that demands respect. Wrapping around a prominent coastal protrusion, the wave offers a blend of open, sweeping sections and faster, more critical tuck-in zones, rewarding both flow and aggression. Widely regarded as one of the finest right points in the country, it delivers a world-class canvas for those who can handle its shifting tempo and rugged bottom.
Best Surf Season & Climatology
Best Surf Season (March - August)
The heart of the winter swell window arrives in March and persists through August, delivering consistent, powerful groundswells from the W/SW quadrant. Average wave heights hold steady between 1.7 and 2.1 m with periods averaging well over 11 seconds. The SE trade wind influence remains strong during these months, providing ample offshore opportunities. This is the prime time to score Stent Road at its best – lined-up, long-period swell with clean, offshore conditions.
Fair Surf Season (February & September)
February offers the highest percentage of offshore wind (22%) but with slightly smaller average swell heights (1.5 m). September, conversely, still sees substantial swell (2.1 m) but the wind reliability drops off significantly. Both months require careful timing to catch the right combination of size and shape.
Low Surf Season (October - January)
The spring and early summer months see a dramatic decline in consistent surf quality. While October maintains overhead swell, the wind patterns become dominated by westerly quadrants, making clean conditions scarce. November through January see both swell size and period drop, with offshore wind windows becoming less frequent. Surfable days are rarer, but occasional clean, smaller days can occur under high-pressure setups.
Detailed Surf Information for Stent Road
Detailed Surf Forecast
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Swell & Wind Statistics
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