Surf Forecasts:
Stela Maris surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, S swell with 427 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 0.9m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 23) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 16s |
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 cards for Stela Maris over the next couple of weeks. Gotta be straight with you – the outlook is a tough one.
Right off the bat, the water temp is sitting at 79°, which is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there. But as for the waves themselves? Well, we’re looking at a long, dry spell. The entire forecast window is a write-off. Every single day from the 22nd of August right through to the 6th of September comes with the same grim note: poor surf conditions.
For the first week-and-a-half, the swell is tiny and weak. You’re looking at little windswell bumps between 2 ft and 3 ft, mostly from the ESE and E, with periods barely hitting 7 seconds – that’s short-period, weak energy registering values like 70 (weak), and up to 128 (still just moderate at best). On top of that, the wind is consistently onshore or cross-onshore, from the E and ESE at 9 to 12 mph, keeping it all choppy and messy. There’s no clean wave to be found.
After the 25th, things change a little, but not for the better as far as paddle surfing goes. The swell direction swings around to the south, and we start getting some longer-period groundswell energy – periods climb to 14, 15, even 16 seconds. The combined energy jumps up, with values like 514 (strong) and 616 (strong) showing up by the 5th of September. Swell heights nudge up to 5 ft to 6 ft. Problem is, it's all still onshore winds. The swell is hitting from the S, which is the optimum direction for Stela Maris, but the wind is blowing from the E and SE, making for onshore and choppy conditions. That S groundswell with the very long period (over 15 seconds) will be breaking pretty straight on this beach setup, and with that messy wind, it’s going to be a lumpy, blown-out mess.
Honestly, with this consistent onshore wind and substantial but sloppy swell, the setup here looks far more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. If you’re looking to paddle, there is simply nothing good to recommend in this entire 16-day window. It’s a blank run, and for this area, a stretch like this is just part of the deal. Wait for a change in the wind.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sat afternoon, min 24°C on Sat afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Tue afternoon, min 24°C on Tue afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | ||||||||||||||
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) | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | S 14 | S 15 | S 14 | S 18 | S 16 | S 15 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 36 | 37 | 44 | 38 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 70 | 94 | 121 | 134 | 155 | 153 | 395 | 412 | 376 | 367 | 338 | 246 | 219 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 10:36PM2.21m | 11:04AM2.16m | 11:19PM2.26m | 11:47AM2.18m | 00:01AM2.29m | 12:29PM2.18m | 00:44AM2.31m | 1:12PM2.17m | 1:27AM2.30m | 1:56PM2.14m | 2:13AM2.28m | 2:43PM2.10m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:22PM0.17m | 4:47AM0.04m | 5:04PM0.14m | 5:29AM0.01m | 5:44PM0.12m | 6:10AM0.01m | 6:24PM0.12m | 6:51AM0.03m | 7:04PM0.14m | 7:32AM0.06m | 7:46PM0.18m | 8:16AM0.12m | 8:30PM0.23m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — |
 | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:29 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 |
Feels °C | 24 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 24 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 6 | ESE 7 | E 7 | S 15 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | S 15 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 |
| kJ | 36 | 37 | 44 | 38 | 33 | 33 | 20 | 5 | 94 | 121 | 121 | 106 | 107 | 116 | 102 | 376 | 367 | 338 | 246 | 219 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | ENE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 6 | ENE 6 | S 10 | S 6 | S 13 | S 6 | S 14 | S 15 | S 14 | S 18 | S 16 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | — | — |
| kJ | 2 | 9 | 20 | 29 | 20 | 13 | 8 | 3 | 31 | 3 | 134 | 155 | 153 | 395 | 412 | 104 | 107 | 107 | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 7 | S 6 | S 10 | S 6 | SE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | E 4 | — | — | — | — | ESE 7 | E 7 | — | E 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 8 | E 7 |
| kJ | 32 | 13 | — | — | — | — | 32 | 70 | — | 121 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 107 | 155 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1432 | 844 | 160 | 779 | 169 | 160 | 758 | 169 | 184 | 758 | 758 | 2 | 758 | 2 | 20 | 779 | 779 | 1 | 779 | 1193 |
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