Surf Forecasts:
Stela Maris surf forecast from 20 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 21 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period, ESE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, S swell with 417 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 21 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period with ESE 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 21) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 12s. 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 0.9m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 7s period and expected on Friday (Aug 21) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Fri 21st Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Fri 21st Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Stela Maris over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, I’m Rusty, and I’ve been looking over the charts for our stretch of coast. Honestly, it’s a bit of a quiet patch we’re heading into, but let’s see what’s on the table.
The main spot we’ve got to work with is Stela Maris, and the water temperature is sitting at 79°, which is pretty normal for this time of year—nothing out of the ordinary there. The trouble is, for the next several days, the surf is pretty small and winds are mostly onshore or cross-onshore, so it’s not looking great. From Thursday 20th August right through to the end of the month, we’re seeing mostly small swell under 4 ft with short periods around 7-8 seconds, and the wind is almost always blowing from the east or southeast, keeping things choppy and messy. The combined wave energy is weak, often under 100 (280) or low-moderate at best, nothing to get excited about.
There’s one moment that stands out a little: Friday morning 21st August. The wind turns glassy from the northeast at 3 mph, and the swell is 4 ft from the ESE at 8 seconds. It’s not big, but the clean conditions make it surfable, just ordinary. The combined energy (137) is still weak. If you’re desperate for a paddle, that’s your best bet in the first week.
After that, we hit a long gap. From Saturday 22nd August through to Monday 31st August, the surf remains tiny—most days under 3 ft—with onshore or cross-onshore winds and poor surf conditions. The combined energy stays low, often under 100. It’s a real dry spell.
Then, towards the end of the outlook, around Tuesday 1st September morning, we see a slight lift. The swell picks up to 4 ft from the east at 8 seconds, with a gentle cross-shore wind from the north-northeast. The conditions are marginal, but it’s a step up. The energy is still moderate (229). But by afternoon, the wind gets fresh and lumpy, so it’s a short window.
The best on offer in the whole 16 days? Honestly, it’s slim pickings. The standout is Friday morning 21st August—the only time we get glassy conditions. The swell is 4 ft from the ESE, and it’s clean, even if it’s small. For a more experienced surfer, the 5 ft east swell on Monday 31st August morning might offer something, but the cross-onshore wind and chop take the shine off. Stela Maris is a consistent spot, so it’s a bit of a bummer, but that’s how it goes sometimes.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Thu morning, min 21°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sun morning, min 24°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 8 | E 7 | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | S 15 | S 14 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 151 | 219 | 157 | 131 | 101 | 117 | 56 | 36 | 41 | 50 | 43 | 61 | 49 | 35 | 57 | 108 | 126 | 181 | 163 | 163 | 150 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-off | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 9:03PM2.11m | 9:34AM2.09m | 9:51PM2.16m | 10:21AM2.13m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:48PM0.28m | 3:15AM0.15m | 3:37PM0.22m | 4:03AM0.08m | 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 | ||||||||
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 | 5:45 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — |
 | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:29 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 |
Feels °C | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 8 | S 10 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 |
| kJ | 151 | 219 | 157 | 131 | 101 | 117 | 56 | 36 | 34 | 33 | 37 | 61 | 49 | 35 | 57 | 8 | 124 | 100 | 85 | 89 | 113 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | SE 12 | S 13 | S 12 | ENE 7 | S 11 | ENE 7 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 11 | ENE 6 | SE 7 | S 13 | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | S 15 | S 14 |
| kJ | 123 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 18 | 2 | 34 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 126 | 181 | 163 | 163 | 150 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 12 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | — | S 11 | — | — | — | S 9 | S 7 | S 8 | S 10 | S 10 | S 17 | S 6 | SSE 16 | — | — | SSE 18 |
| kJ | 6 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 8 | 23 | 3 | 90 | — | — | 110 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 5 | — | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | — | — | — | — | E 7 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 35 | — | 29 | 41 | 50 | 43 | — | — | — | — | 108 | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 184 | 1203 | 200 | 0 | 1872 | 184 | 0 | 1333 | 844 | 160 | 779 | 160 | 758 | 758 | 222 | 162 | 804 | 671 | 758 | 804 | 200 |
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