Surf Forecasts:
Stela Maris surf forecast from 5 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 6 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 11 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period, ESE swell with 238 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 6 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period with E 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 Sunday (Sep 06) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 11s is also forecast. 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 1.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 11) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 7s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 10) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Sun 6th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Sun 6th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Fri 11th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Stela Maris over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the menu for the next couple of weeks at Stela Maris.
First up, the water temperature is sitting at 79°, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
To be straight with you, the surf scene here is looking pretty bleak for a good while. The entire forecast period is full of onshore and cross-onshore winds, mostly from the east, and the swell is small, weak, and short-period. The combined swell energy is mostly in the low to mid hundreds (282) early on, which is weak, and the conditions are just consistently poor. There's no real surf on offer for the first week and a half. From Saturday the 5th through to at least Tuesday the 10th, you're looking at flat, choppy, and messy conditions. Not worth paddling out for.
There is a glimmer of something on the horizon, but it's a long way off. On Tuesday the 15th, things get a bit more interesting. The swell picks up from the S with a very long period of 14 seconds and a combined energy of 618 (moderate). That's a solid groundswell. The catch is the wind is still onshore from the ESE at 12 mph, which will blow it out. Still, it's a sign of life.
The real standout, if you can call it that, arrives on Wednesday the 16th. The swell jumps to 6 ft from the SSE with a period of 13 seconds, and the combined energy hits 1102 (strong). That's a powerful swell, but the wind is still onshore from the E at 16 mph. Because it's a long-period groundswell, it might wrap in better at a point or reef, but with the wind ruining it, it's a tough call. The morning looks a bit better with some rain showers, but the afternoon stays clean and clear with the wind still onshore. This is the best of a bad lot, but it's only for the experts given the size and the choppy conditions.
After that, the energy drops back down to weak levels as we head into the weekend of the 20th. Honestly, this stretch is a write-off for paddle surfing. The consistent onshore winds and small, weak swell make Stela Maris look way more interesting for kite surfing than a traditional surfboard. Wait for a better forecast.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Mon night, min 22°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 26°C on Tue morning, min 23°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SSE 8 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 162 | 153 | 146 | 136 | 161 | 80 | 71 | 101 | 97 | 109 | 109 | 107 | 67 | 89 | 120 | 157 | 204 | 181 | 238 | 207 | 147 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 9:48AM2.11m | 10:03PM2.17m | 10:39AM2.15m | 10:51PM2.26m | 11:26AM2.18m | 11:37PM2.33m | 12:11PM2.20m | 00:22AM2.38m | 12:54PM2.20m | 1:07AM2.39m | 1:37PM2.19m | 1:51AM2.37m | 2:20PM2.17m | 2:37AM2.31m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:38PM0.27m | 4:06AM0.05m | 4:26PM0.21m | 4:54AM-0.01m | 5:11PM0.15m | 5:41AM-0.06m | 5:56PM0.11m | 6:26AM-0.06m | 6:40PM0.08m | 7:10AM-0.04m | 7:24PM0.08m | 7:55AM0.01m | 8:10PM0.11m | ||||||||
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 | 5:35 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — |
 | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:29 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 25 |
Feels °C | 26 | 25 | 23 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | S 12 | E 9 | E 8 | SSE 11 | ESE 8 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | S 10 | S 9 | ESE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | E 7 | SSE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 12 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 |
| kJ | 162 | 72 | 146 | 136 | 42 | 54 | 71 | 101 | 97 | 18 | 59 | 107 | 67 | 47 | 120 | 21 | 204 | 58 | 238 | 207 | 147 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | SSE 14 | S 11 | S 11 | — | SSE 11 | ESE 8 | S 10 | S 10 | — | E 15 | SSE 8 | ESE 8 | S 13 | SSE 7 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | SSE 10 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | SE 9 |
| kJ | 112 | 41 | 64 | 37 | — | 23 | 47 | 8 | 8 | — | 4 | 94 | 37 | 30 | 21 | 65 | 64 | 34 | 98 | 91 | 42 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 6 | S 6 | SSE 15 | SSE 13 | — | — | S 10 | S 10 | S 14 | — | — | S 12 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 8 | SSE 10 | SSE 13 | ESE 12 |
| kJ | 8 | 7 | 21 | 34 | — | — | 8 | 8 | 4 | — | — | 11 | 19 | 18 | 52 | 44 | 40 | 11 | 33 | 53 | 52 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 9 | ENE 4 | — | E 8 | E 6 | — | — | — | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | — | E 6 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 153 | 25 | — | 161 | 80 | — | — | — | 109 | 109 | — | 50 | 89 | 84 | 157 | 159 | 181 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2 | 779 | 819 | 1 | 1432 | 671 | 1151 | 844 | 218 | 758 | 758 | 671 | 758 | 758 | 200 | 862 | 779 | 779 | 779 | 758 | 200 |
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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).
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