Stela Maris Surf Break

Lat Long: 12.96° S 38.35° W

Stela Maris Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 8 am 11 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Stela Maris sea temperature is
26.1° C
0.8° 

Stela Maris surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Stela Maris surf forecast from 11 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 14 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 13s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 12 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 8s period, SSE swell with 644 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 14 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 13s period with SSE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Stela Maris this week:

The surf forecast for Stela Maris over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 14) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Stela Maris in the next 16 days are 2.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Fri 14th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 13s
Best Surf 6AM (Fri 14th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 13s
Most Powerful12PM (Wed 12th Aug)8ft (2.4m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Stela Maris over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, this is Rusty, and I’m lookin’ at the next 16 days for Stela Maris. I gotta be straight with you—this stretch is a tough one. The forecast is pretty grim for most of the run, with onshore or cross-onshore winds and choppy, lumpy conditions dominating the first week. The water temp is sitting at 79°, which is about 1° warmer than average for this time of year, so nothin’ too wild there.

The first real glimmer of hope comes on Friday morning, August 14th. We’ve got a clean, glassy morning with a light north wind at 3 mph, blowing cross-offshore. The swell is a small 3 ft from the SSE, with a long period of 13 seconds, so there’s some proper groundswell energy in the water (combined energy of 372). That’s not huge, but it’s the best we’ll see all week, and the wave energy is moderate. Stela Maris is exposed to the south, so that SSE direction is a good match. The difficulty is intermediate, and crowds are often here, so you won’t be alone if you paddle out. It’s consistent, so you’ll get waves. Just keep in mind the water is a bit warmer than usual.

After that Friday morning window, it’s back to crummy conditions. Saturday the 15th and Sunday the 16th are mostly onshore or cross-on with small, messy surf. The swell stays small, mostly under 3 ft, with periods around 11-14 seconds, but the wind is a killer. The combined energy does spike to 574 on Sunday morning, but with moderate cross-onshore chop, it’s just not clean.

The rest of the second week into late August is a real desert. From Monday the 17th all the way through to Wednesday the 26th, every session is rated poor surf conditions. Winds are almost always onshore or cross-on, swell is tiny (2 ft to 4 ft), and periods are short—mostly 7 to 9 seconds. The combined energy drops way down to around 100-200, so there’s just not much power. There’s a little bump on the 22nd with a 14-second period swell, but the wind is cross-on and choppy, so it’s not worth getting excited about.

If you’re a beginner, those 7 ft to 8 ft days on Wednesday the 12th and Thursday the 13th are too big and messy, plus the wind is strong. For experts, even the bigger days are poor quality because of the onshore wind. Honestly, the setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing during those windy, lumpy periods.

So, bottom line: Friday morning, August 14th, is the only standout. Get it while it’s clean. After that, it’s a long wait with no real options. Given the forecast, it’s a lean run, but Stela Maris is consistent, so it won’t stay this bad forever. Check back in a few days.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Wed morning. Warm (max 25°C on Tue morning, min 22°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Wed morning, calm by Thu night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sat morning, min 23°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Period (s)
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ESE
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1.1
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1.4
SE
6
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7
2.4
SSE
8
1.6
SSE
7
1.4
SSE
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1.1
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8
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0.9
SSE
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0.6
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0.8
SSE
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0.9
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14
0.9
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12
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12
0.7
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0.7
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
132
118
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417
644
252
173
151
361
265
172
254
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385
336
229
161
139
123
123
Wind (km/h)
25
SE
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SSE
25
SE
35
SE
35
SSE
25
SSE
20
SSE
15
SSE
10
E
5
NNW
20
ESE
20
ENE
10
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20
E
20
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20
ENE
20
E
20
E
20
ESE
25
ESE
15
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Wind State
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cross-on
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High Tide
1:10PM2.18m
1:20AM2.35m
1:55PM2.12m
2:07AM2.32m
2:42PM2.07m
2:57AM2.27m
3:32PM2.02m
3:51AM2.20m
4:26PM1.98m
4:50AM2.12m
5:23PM1.96m
5:50AM2.06m
6:21PM1.97m
Low Tide
6:55PM0.11m
7:27AM-0.05m
7:40PM0.15m
8:14AM0.03m
8:27PM0.20m
9:04AM0.13m
9:19PM0.26m
9:57AM0.23m
10:15PM0.32m
10:54AM0.31m
11:17PM0.35m
11:54AM0.35m
00:22AM0.34m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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.

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