Surf Forecasts:
Stela Maris surf forecast from 8 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 12 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period, ESE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 12 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 8s period, E swell with 272 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 12 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 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 Saturday (Sep 12) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m 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 1.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 12) at 12AM. 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 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Sat 12th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Sat 12th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Sat 12th Sep) | 5ft (1.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Stela Maris over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, looking at the Stela Maris forecast for the next couple of weeks. Gotta be straight with you, it's a tough stretch.
The overall pattern is pretty grim. We've got a solid stretch of days with onshore and cross-onshore winds from the East and ESE, and those winds are just going to murder the surface. The swell is there, but it's all short-period, wind-driven junk for the most part. The water is warm at 80°, which is about 2° warmer than normal for this time of year, so at least you won't freeze while you're getting frustrated.
From Tuesday the 8th through to the 11th, it's a write-off. The wind is just too strong and in the wrong direction, leaving the ocean choppy and messy. Swell is around 2ft to 5ft from the ESE, but with periods of 7 to 8 seconds, it's just weak, lumpy stuff. The combined energy is moderate at best, ranging from 161 to 495.
Then, look here. Saturday morning, the 12th of September. That's our one true standout. The wind drops right out. It goes glassy, with a light NE breeze at 3 mph. The swell is 4ft from the ESE, an 8-second period, and the combined energy is a moderate 272. The forecast is calling for "expect good surf conditions." This is the only moment in the whole 16 days that looks truly clean. The glassy conditions will make it perfect for a long session, but keep in mind this spot is intermediate, consistent, and exposed to the S, and the swell is coming from the ESE. It's also a spot that can get crowded often, so get there early.
After that Saturday morning window, it's back to the grind. From Saturday afternoon all the way through to Sunday the 23rd of September, it's the same story. Onshore and cross-onshore winds, chop, and poor surf conditions. The swell hangs around 3ft to 5ft, but it's consistently ruined by the wind. The combined energy ticks up to over 300 a few times, but it doesn't matter if the surface is blown out. A few days have rain showers, which will just add to the misery.
Honestly, for this 16-day window, there's one real shot: Saturday morning, September 12th. If you're free, that's your day. The rest is a long, dry spell of waiting for the wind to swing around.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 24°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 26°C on Fri morning, min 23°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | S 8 | SSE 8 | ESE 8 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | E 7 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 115 | 115 | 131 | 90 | 109 | 92 | 131 | 91 | 99 | 99 | 206 | 272 | 196 | 169 | 168 | 192 | 197 | 159 | 105 | 159 | 190 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 12:11PM2.20m | 00:22AM2.38m | 12:54PM2.20m | 1:07AM2.39m | 1:37PM2.19m | 1:51AM2.37m | 2:20PM2.17m | 2:37AM2.31m | 3:04PM2.13m | 3:26AM2.23m | 3:51PM2.08m | 4:17AM2.13m | 4:40PM2.04m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:56PM0.11m | 6:26AM-0.06m | 6:40PM0.08m | 7:10AM-0.04m | 7:24PM0.08m | 7:55AM0.01m | 8:10PM0.11m | 8:40AM0.09m | 8:57PM0.15m | 9:27AM0.18m | 9:48PM0.20m | 10:17AM0.27m | 10:42PM0.25m | ||||||||
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 | 5:33 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — |
 | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:29 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 |
Feels °C | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 8 | S 8 | SSE 8 | ESE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 11 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 10 | ESE 8 |
| kJ | 46 | 61 | 131 | 87 | 109 | 44 | 44 | 91 | 59 | 88 | 164 | 272 | 196 | 75 | 168 | 192 | 197 | 159 | 105 | 24 | 190 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 15 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | S 8 | SSE 13 | S 13 | ENE 7 | ESE 12 | ENE 8 | ESE 12 | SSE 16 | ESE 8 | S 14 | ESE 10 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 7 |
| kJ | — | 4 | 39 | 90 | 29 | 54 | 82 | 43 | 99 | 75 | 93 | 86 | 28 | 36 | 42 | 12 | 11 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 15 | SSE 12 | SSE 13 | S 13 | SE 12 | ESE 13 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | ESE 12 | SSE 13 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | S 14 | S 13 | — | — | — | — | — | S 9 |
| kJ | — | 4 | 45 | 56 | 81 | 39 | 65 | 31 | 33 | 99 | 32 | 52 | 48 | 35 | 14 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 5 | — | ENE 6 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | — | E 7 | — | — | ESE 8 | — | — | — | — | ESE 5 | ESE 8 | — |
| kJ | 115 | 115 | 29 | — | 21 | 92 | 131 | 78 | 77 | — | 206 | — | — | 169 | — | — | — | — | 51 | 159 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 169 | 758 | 758 | 758 | 758 | 200 | 779 | 758 | 200 | 14 | 1179 | 862 | 0 | 758 | 1153 | 1289 | 1203 | 1203 | 160 | 779 | 779 |
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