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Stent Road

Taranaki, New Zealand
🪨Rocks👥Crowded👊Localism

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.

Spot Details

Swell Requirements

Optimal direction
SW (230°)
Direction range
200° - 270°
Size range
0.8m - 3m
Ideal period
14s+

Wind Requirements

Optimal direction
E (90°)
Offshore range
60° - 130°
Best window
morning

Tide Requirements

Optimal tide
mid
Optimal range
0.4m - 1.5m

Water temp

16°C

Wetsuit

4/3mm fullsuit

Difficulty

7/10

Crowd level

6/10

Access: 6hrs south of Auckland, 4hrs north of Wellington. ~90min from New Plymouth.

Getting There

Airport
NPL
Drive time
90 min

Best Season

Peak: Mar-Oct

Secondary: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb

Year-round but autumn/winter best for W/SW swells.

Data Quality

verified

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