10-day surf forecast with Strike Scores for Stent Road, Taranaki, New Zealand
Stent Road is Taranaki's crown jewel—a world-class right-hand point break that ranks among New Zealand's finest waves. The setup delivers everything: a hollow drop-in, a barrel section, and then a long, workable wall that lets surfers really unload. Set against the dramatic backdrop of Mount Taranaki's perfect volcanic cone, this wave has an atmosphere matched by few places on Earth. The boulder bottom demands respect and the local crew has earned theirs, but surfers who demonstrate patience and lineup etiquette will find one of the Pacific's most complete point break experiences. The drive through rolling farmland and wild coastline is part of the journey.
Best day in the forecast: 2026-08-06 with a score of 65/100 (Good)
Poor conditions overall: Average score 39/100. Look for spots with better forecasts.
Good alignment: Swell from 236° is 6° off optimal 230°, still within prime range.
Marginal size: 1.8m is 0.1m from ideal 1.9m.
Perfect period: 14s is at or above ideal 14s. Long-period groundswell with maximum power.
Onshore/cross-shore: 6 km/h from 206° (SSW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 60°-130°.
-17 points: Previous days of onshore wind left residual chop ("morning sickness"), reducing wave quality.
Groundswell-dominant conditions (clean, long-period waves).
Surfable but not special at Stent Road. The 1.8m swell from 236° is workable, but conditions aren't ideal. Fine if you're local, but not worth a dedicated trip.
1.8m (5.9ft) swell from 236° (SW) at 14s period
Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)
Marginal size: 0.9m is 1.0m from ideal 1.9m.
Onshore/cross-shore: 7 km/h from 296° (WNW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 60°-130°.
-11 points: Previous days of onshore wind left residual chop ("morning sickness"), reducing wave quality.
Good surfable conditions at Stent Road. 0.9m swell from 236° with manageable wind. Solid session guaranteed.
0.9m (3.0ft) swell from 236° (SW) at 14s period
Moderate alignment: Swell from 253° is 23° off optimal 230°, workable but not ideal.
Too small: 0.7m is below minimum 0.8m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
Moderate period: 12s meets minimum 10s but below ideal 14s. Some groundswell energy present.
Onshore/cross-shore: 9 km/h from 47° (NE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 60°-130°.
Poor conditions at Stent Road. Either swell direction (253°), size (0.7m), or wind (9 km/h from 47°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.7m (2.3ft) swell from 253° (WSW) at 12s period
No alignment: Swell from 298° is outside workable range 200°-270°. Wrong swell direction for this spot.
Marginal size: 2.0m is 0.1m from ideal 1.9m.
Moderate period: 11s meets minimum 10s but below ideal 14s. Some groundswell energy present.
Onshore/cross-shore: 20 km/h from 335° (NNW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 60°-130°.
Poor conditions at Stent Road. Either swell direction (298°), size (2.0m), or wind (20 km/h from 335°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
2.0m (6.6ft) swell from 298° (WNW) at 11s period
No alignment: Swell from 318° is outside workable range 200°-270°. Wrong swell direction for this spot.
Marginal size: 2.8m is 0.9m from ideal 1.9m.
Onshore/cross-shore: 16 km/h from 238° (WSW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 60°-130°.
Poor conditions at Stent Road. Either swell direction (318°), size (2.8m), or wind (16 km/h from 238°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
2.8m (9.2ft) swell from 318° (NW) at 12s period
Moderate alignment: Swell from 249° is 19° off optimal 230°, workable but not ideal.
Marginal size: 1.5m is 0.4m from ideal 1.9m.
Perfect period: 15s is at or above ideal 14s. Long-period groundswell with maximum power.
Moderate offshore: 10 km/h from 72° (ENE). Still grooming but noticeable wind.
Surfable but not special at Stent Road. The 1.5m swell from 249° is workable, but conditions aren't ideal. Fine if you're local, but not worth a dedicated trip.
1.5m (4.9ft) swell from 249° (WSW) at 15s period
Poor alignment: Swell from 271° is 41° off optimal 230°, barely within workable range 200°-270°.
Marginal size: 1.1m is 0.8m from ideal 1.9m.
Strong offshore: 28 km/h from 66° (ENE). Grooming but may make paddling difficult.
-5 points: Short-period windswell is present, creating choppy, disorganized conditions.
Poor conditions at Stent Road. Either swell direction (271°), size (1.1m), or wind (28 km/h from 66°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
1.1m (3.6ft) swell from 271° (W) at 14s period
No alignment: Swell from 321° is outside workable range 200°-270°. Wrong swell direction for this spot.
Good size: 2.1m is within 15% of ideal 1.9m.
Onshore/cross-shore: 29 km/h from 36° (NE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 60°-130°.
Poor conditions at Stent Road. Either swell direction (321°), size (2.1m), or wind (29 km/h from 36°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
2.1m (6.9ft) swell from 321° (NW) at 14s period
Very low confidence (8-10 day forecast, conditions may change)
Poor alignment: Swell from 276° is 46° off optimal 230°, barely within workable range 200°-270°.
Good size: 2.2m is within 15% of ideal 1.9m.
Onshore/cross-shore: 7 km/h from 225° (SW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 60°-130°.
-10 points: Previous days of onshore wind left residual chop ("morning sickness"), reducing wave quality.
Surfable but not special at Stent Road. The 2.2m swell from 276° is workable, but conditions aren't ideal. Fine if you're local, but not worth a dedicated trip.
2.2m (7.2ft) swell from 276° (W) at 14s period
Moderate alignment: Swell from 255° is 25° off optimal 230°, workable but not ideal.
Perfect size: 2.3m is at the sweet spot (ideal: 1.9m).
Moderate period: 22s meets minimum 10s but below ideal 14s. Some groundswell energy present.
Onshore/cross-shore: 26 km/h from 223° (SW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 60°-130°.
-7 points: Previous days of onshore wind left residual chop ("morning sickness"), reducing wave quality.
Poor conditions at Stent Road. Either swell direction (255°), size (2.3m), or wind (26 km/h from 223°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
2.3m (7.5ft) swell from 255° (WSW) at 22s period
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