Stent Road - surf spot statistics

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.

June: Midwinter Muscle, Trickier Winds

June holds the same average height (2.1 m) as May but sees a slight dip in period to 11.7 s. The WSW (32.1%) is still the primary swell direction, with increased activity from the WNW (5.9%) and NW (3.8%). Offshore wind drops to 18% as WSW onshore flow (12.8%) strengthens. However, SE winds at 11.5% persist, offering intermittent clean windows. The decreased period indicates more locally generated sea, so look for longer-period swells from the SW or W to provide better shape. When conditions align, the sets can be firing, but expect a higher chance of chop.