Surf Forecasts:
Stela Maris surf forecast from 30 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 4 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period, ESE swell with 322 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Stela Maris this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Stela Maris in the next 16 days are 1.6m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 8s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Tue 4th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Stela Maris over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you. For the next ten days, Stela Maris is looking pretty flat and wind-affected. The good news is there’s a pulse of proper long-period energy showing up in the second week, so don’t give up on this window just yet.
The first few days are a write-off. From Thursday the 30th of July right through to the evening of Tuesday the 11th of August, the surf is tiny and messy. Onshore winds are chewing up the weak, short-period windswell. The swell is barely reaching 2 ft to 4 ft, with periods under 8 seconds, and the combined energy is weak (45-81). It’s a lot of chop and no power. That Saturday and Sunday (1st and 2nd of August) see a jump in size to 5 ft-6 ft, but the wind is straight onshore, so it’s just a lumpy, blown-out mess. The combined energy climbs into the low 200s, but the quality is poor. Honestly, this stretch is more for kites than paddles.
Then, we get a glimmer of hope. The morning of Wednesday the 12th of August sees a small 3 ft easterly swell with a 7-second period, but the wind swings light offshore from the north. The water is clean for the first time. The combined energy is still low (96), and the waves are ordinary, but you can at least get a few knee-high runners if you're desperate.
But the real standout—the one worth circling on the calendar—is the morning of Thursday the 13th of August. A proper groundswell arrives from the south with a very long period of 16 seconds. The combined energy is strong (442), and the swell size is a clean 3 ft. With a light offshore breeze, the conditions will be clean and glassy. That long period means the waves will have shape and power, peeling nicely on the point. This is the best bet of the whole 16-day run. The afternoon does get messy again with onshore winds, so be on it first thing.
The following morning, Friday the 14th of August, is still a cross-on situation with moderate energy left in the water (650), but the quality is marginal. Not as good as the day before.
So, in short: the first week and a half is a bit of a dud. The morning of Thursday the 13th of August is the one to aim for. Stela Maris will deliver clean, long-period waves that morning. It’s a solid intermediate option, but it’s often crowded, so get in early.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 25°C on Thu morning, min 23°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 25°C on Sun morning, min 23°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | E 6 | E 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | SE 5 | SE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 26 | 22 | 25 | 44 | 56 | 53 | 184 | 285 | 212 | 143 | 214 | 186 | 191 | 250 | 244 | 273 | 322 | 250 | 175 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 2:29AM2.21m | 3:01PM2.02m | 3:19AM2.15m | 3:55PM1.96m | 4:16AM2.09m | 4:55PM1.92m | 5:18AM2.05m | 5:58PM1.92m | 6:22AM2.04m | 7:00PM1.95m | 7:25AM2.06m | 7:59PM2.01m | |||||||
Low Tide | 8:35AM0.16m | 8:50PM0.30m | 9:24AM0.25m | 9:40PM0.39m | 10:19AM0.33m | 10:38PM0.45m | 11:20AM0.38m | 11:43PM0.48m | 12:24PM0.38m | 00:50AM0.44m | 1:28PM0.35m | 1:53AM0.35m | |||||||
 |  | | |  | |  | | | | |  | | | | | | | | |
 | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — |
 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:25 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 5 | 3 | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 |
Feels °C | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | E 6 | E 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 9 | S 11 | S 12 | ESE 7 | ESE 9 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 |
| kJ | 18 | 22 | 25 | 44 | 56 | 16 | 10 | 11 | 212 | 17 | 214 | 186 | 191 | 250 | 244 | 273 | 322 | 250 | 175 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | ESE 7 | S 7 | S 12 | S 12 | — | S 16 | S 11 | S 10 | S 6 | S 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | S 9 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | ENE 8 |
| kJ | 26 | 13 | 10 | 4 | 11 | 11 | — | 5 | 9 | 8 | 13 | 31 | 55 | 23 | 34 | 39 | 46 | 78 | 68 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 11 | ESE 7 | SSE 8 | S 13 | S 7 | E 7 | — | — | S 15 | S 13 | S 13 | S 9 | S 12 | — | SE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 10 |
| kJ | 5 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 4 | 1 | — | — | 4 | 4 | 13 | 7 | 11 | — | 8 | 35 | 18 | 106 | 94 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | — | — | — | SSE 3 | SE 5 | SE 6 | ESE 7 | — | ESE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 16 | — | — | — | 3 | 53 | 184 | 285 | — | 143 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 200 | 20 | 1205 | 184 | 163 | 1203 | 162 | 162 | 779 | 200 | 160 | 832 | 200 | 450 | 758 | 758 | 160 | 779 | 758 |
Best forecast wave conditions in Bahia - Norte | |||||||||||||||||||
Best forecast wave conditions in Brazil | |||||||||||||||||||
Header Global | |||||||||||||||||||
- Map Icons:
Break
Live Wave Height (m)
Live Wind Speed (km/h)
Surf Rating (10 Max)
Ocean Swells (m)- Wind Speed (km/h)
FREE! Surf-Forecast.com widget for your website
The surf report / weather widget below is available to embed on third party websites free of charge and provides a summary of our Stela Maris surf forecast. Simply grab the html code snippet that we provide and paste it into your own site. You can choose your preferred language and metric/imperial units for the surf forecast feed to suit users of your site. Click here to get the code.
Information about the Stela Maris Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Stela Maris provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Stela Maris can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Stela Maris 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 (Stela Maris) 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 Stela Maris 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.
Are you planning a holiday in Bahia - Norte? If you are looking for accommodation near Stela Maris, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Bahia - Norte, consider staying in Lauro de Freitas which is 8 km (5 miles) away. Other places in and around Bahia - Norte where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Areia Branca which is 14 km (9 miles) away, Salvador, Aratu and Tubarao.
Nearest