Stela Maris Surf Break

Lat Long: 12.96° S 38.35° W

Stela Maris Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 8 pm 10 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) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 13s period, S swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 12 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, SSE swell with 731 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 14 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 13s period with S 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 1.0m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Stela Maris in the next 16 days are 2.5m 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)3.5ft (1.0m) 13s
Best Surf 6AM (Fri 14th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 13s
Most Powerful12PM (Wed 12th Aug)8ft (2.5m) 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 – looking at Stela Maris over the next couple of weeks is a bit of a rough watch. This isn't one of those classic groundswell setups you dream about, and the wind is going to be a problem for the bulk of the period. We're in for a long stretch of cross-off and onshore slop before a tiny window of clean air gives us something to talk about.

For the first week, from Monday the 10th right through until Friday the 14th, it’s pretty much a write-off. We've got weak, short-period windswell from the ESE and SSE, only pushing 3 ft to 6 ft, with combined energy values that jump around a bit but are always under that nasty cross-onshore breeze. Tuesday morning and afternoon sees the swell bump to 4 ft, but it’s short period (7 seconds) and bumpy with 16 mph winds. Wednesday afternoon it gets messy with 8 ft and a fresh 22 mph wind – that’s a lumpy, blown-out scene; even for the kites, that’s more of a wrestling match than fun. Thursday and Friday morning don't look any better, with onshore winds chopping up the surface. All the surf quality scores in this stretch are just a big fat zero – it’s poor out there.

Then, finally, a little gem appears on Friday the 14th. Early morning we get a glass-off. The wind goes dead still – 3 mph from the WNW, making the water look like a mirror. Swell drops to 3 ft out of the SSE, but check the period: 12 seconds. That long-period groundswell brings proper shape and energy (367 combined), and with glassy conditions, Stela Maris will actually turn on. It's an intermediate break that is consistent, so expect some fun, clean peaks. The water is sitting at 79° which is only a tick warmer than usual for August – nice.

But like a flash in the pan, Friday afternoon the wind swings back onshore and the surf quality tanks again.

After that, Saturday the 15th through the rest of the second week is a real grind. We get more small, short-period E and SE swell with that persistent onshore or cross-on breeze. Swell sizes hover between 2 ft and 4 ft, period stays low, and the combined energy, while sometimes moderate, never gets clean wind. All the surf reports say "poor surf conditions." The only other flicker of hope comes right at the very end on Tuesday the 25th of August. Morning sees another glass-off (3 mph from the E) with a 4 ft, 7-second E swell. The energy is weak (150 combined) and it’s short period, but if you absolutely need a paddle, that flat water will make it at least surfable, albeit very ordinary.

So, the standout is clear: Friday morning, August 14th, at Stela Maris. It’s the only time the stars align for clean, rideable waves in this entire 16-day window. The rest is a waiting game.

Stay patient,
Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 25°C on Mon night, min 23°C on Thu afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Wed morning, light winds from the SE by Thu afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sat morning, min 22°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
11
Wednesday
12
Thursday
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Friday
14
Saturday
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Sunday
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Direction
Period (s)
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E
7
1.2
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7
1.1
ESE
7
0.5
S
16
2.1
SSE
7
2.5
SSE
8
1.8
SSE
7
1.3
SSE
7
1.1
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8
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S
13
0.9
SSE
13
0.6
S
16
0.9
SSE
14
0.7
S
13
0.9
SSE
17
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15
0.9
SSE
14
0.9
ESE
12
0.8
ESE
12
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
49
132
118
122
443
731
363
181
167
355
265
174
317
168
465
477
322
222
153
Wind (km/h)
25
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25
SE
20
SSE
25
SSE
30
SE
40
SSE
25
SSE
20
SSE
15
SSE
10
ESE
5
NNW
15
SE
15
ENE
15
ENE
20
E
20
ENE
15
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20
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20
ENE
Wind State
cross-on
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cross-on
cross-on
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on
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on
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cross-on
High Tide
00:36AM2.34m
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
Low Tide
6:41AM-0.09m
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
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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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