Surf Forecasts:
Stela Maris surf forecast from 16 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 16 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 11s period, SE swell with 1,126 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 2.1m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 16) at 9PM. 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 Wednesday (Jul 22) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Thu 16th Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Stela Maris over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get this straight. I’ve looked at the whole 16-day window for Stela Maris, and I’ll be honest with you – it’s a tough stretch. The forecast is pretty much a write-off for quality surfing. We’re looking at a long, blank run with no real standout windows, so don’t get your hopes up for anything special.
The swell is on the small side for most of the period, but the real killer is the wind. For the first week, from Thursday the 16th right through to the end of July, it’s almost constantly onshore or cross-onshore, and often fresh. That means choppy, lumpy, and messy conditions. The water temp is sitting at 79°, which is pretty normal for the time of year, so that’s not a problem.
We do get a bit of a pulse on the 19th, with combined energy hitting 1070 (moderate), but it’s paired with 15 mph onshore winds and a short, weak 8 second period. That’s just a recipe for blown-out, ugly surf. The swell direction is mainly ESE to SSE, and the guide says this spot works best with S swell, so the angle is off too.
The 20th of July has a similar story – energy at 1079 (moderate) but again, 7 ft of short-period, onshore slop. At that size with the wind, it’s not beginner-friendly, but it’s not really good for anyone on a paddleboard either. To be honest, with that setup, this spot is looking more interesting for kite surfing than proper paddle surfing.
The second week is even smaller. Swells drop to 3 ft or less, with periods of 7-8 seconds, and the wind stays onshore. There’s a long-period S swell arriving on the 27th with 14 seconds, but it’s only 3 ft and hammered by a 10-19 mph cross-onshore wind. That’s just a tease.
There’s no surf on offer here. The forecast is consistent in its poor quality, and the blank run goes right through to the end of the 16 days. It’s a bummer, but sometimes the area just goes quiet like this. Forecasts can change, but right now, I’d leave the boards at home.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 25°C on Fri morning, min 23°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Sun morning. Warm (max 25°C on Sun morning, min 23°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | 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 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SSE 11 | SE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 288 | 718 | 817 | 552 | 574 | 604 | 547 | 392 | 302 | 573 | 687 | 424 | 466 | 588 | 516 | 394 | 338 | 291 | 244 | 250 | 256 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 3:56PM1.94m | 4:12AM2.15m | 4:57PM1.89m | 5:17AM2.09m | 6:01PM1.89m | 6:24AM2.07m | 7:04PM1.94m | 7:29AM2.08m | 8:03PM2.02m | 8:28AM2.12m | 8:55PM2.11m | 9:21AM2.16m | 9:42PM2.19m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:24AM0.14m | 9:38PM0.35m | 10:22AM0.25m | 10:39PM0.42m | 11:26AM0.33m | 11:47PM0.44m | 12:33PM0.35m | 00:57AM0.40m | 1:37PM0.32m | 2:02AM0.31m | 2:33PM0.25m | 2:59AM0.19m | 3:23PM0.18m | ||||||||
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 | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — |
 | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:23 | — |
mm | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | 2 | — | 1 | 6 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 |
Feels °C | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 27 | 26 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 12 | E 7 | SSE 11 | — | — | SSE 11 | — | SSE 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SSE 10 | E 8 | ESE 8 | SE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 |
| kJ | 288 | 69 | 817 | — | — | 604 | — | 392 | 302 | 354 | 88 | 316 | 466 | 269 | 516 | 394 | 338 | 291 | 244 | 250 | 256 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 8 | — | E 8 | S 16 | SSE 9 | S 16 | E 8 | S 15 | S 13 | S 13 | — | ENE 8 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 196 | — | 138 | 5 | 238 | 5 | 217 | 4 | 4 | 3 | — | 83 | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 16 | — | S 15 | — | S 16 | — | — | — | S 12 | S 12 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | 4 | — | 5 | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | SSE 11 | E 6 | SE 7 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | — | ESE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 276 | 718 | 84 | 552 | 574 | 226 | 547 | 256 | 234 | 573 | 687 | 424 | — | 588 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 758 | 758 | 779 | 758 | 758 | 758 | 758 | 758 | 758 | 758 | 758 | 758 | 184 | 758 | 160 | 160 | 758 | 160 | 1 | 1182 | 769 |
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