Stela Maris Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right then, let’s have a look at what’s on offer down at Stela Maris.

Straight up, I gotta be honest with you – this 16-day window is a tough one. The sea’s been messy and the wind’s just not playing ball. We’re looking at a run of poor surf conditions that stretches for the better part of a week and a half. There are no big green lights flashing, but we do start to see a few whispers of something rideable by the time we get into the second week, particularly around the 13th and 14th of September.

For the first several days, forget it. From the 1st right through to about the 12th, it’s a write-off. The wind is mostly onshore or cross-onshore, often moderate to fresh, and the swell is just not lining up. The wave energy is weak to moderate, but it’s all wind-affected and messy. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so nothing unusual there for Stela Maris.

Now, the first real chance to get wet comes on the morning of Friday the 13th. Yeah, I know the date, but don’t let that spook you. We’ve got a clean-ish window with a light cross-onshore breeze from the ENE at 6 mph and a 5 ft swell from the ESE. The period is 9 seconds, so it’s not groundswell but it’s a start. The break is consistent, which helps. It’s a marginal call, but you might score a few reformed lines on the sets.

Then, Monday the 14th morning is the real standout of this whole outlook. You’ve got a 5 ft swell from the ESE, with a period of 9 seconds and solid energy behind it. The wind is light and cross-shore from the NE at 6 mph – that’s a glassy start to the day. For a spot that’s exposed to swell and consistent, this is your best shot. The water temp is still about average for the area. Just be warned, the crowds here are listed as “often,” so you won’t be alone.

That morning on the 14th is your window. The afternoons all blow out with a moderate onshore breeze, and the days after that revert back to poor conditions with lumpy, choppy seas and stronger winds.

So, to wrap it up: a long, frustrating gap of poor surf until the 13th, then a couple of marginal mornings, with Monday the 14th morning offering the best chance for a decent, clean surf. Go early. After that, it’s back to the waiting game.

Rusty.

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