Surf Forecasts:
Stela Maris surf forecast from 2 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 5 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 9s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 2 Sep, 12PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 9s period, E swell with 435 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 5 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 9s period with E 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 05) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 13s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Stela Maris in the next 16 days are 1.7m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 9s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Sat 5th Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Sat 5th Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 9s |
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 table for the next couple of weeks.
Alright, straight up, we've got a bit of a quiet start here. The one spot we've got data for is Stela Maris, and it's a bit of a tough stretch. The waves are there, but the wind is ruining the party for a solid week. You're looking at a lot of poor surf conditions with choppy, onshore, or cross-on winds. The swell is there, but it's just not clean.
For the first week, there's really nothing to get excited about. The swell hangs around 4 ft to 5 ft, mainly from the east (E) with a period of 8 to 9 seconds, which is just average windswell. The wave energy is moderate, but the wind is relentless. The water temperature is about average for this time of year.
The first date that even looks like a possibility is Friday the 4th in the morning. We've got a 4 ft east swell, cross-on wind, and it's still just "marginal" at best. The next little glimmer is Saturday the 5th morning, with a 4 ft swell from the ESE, but the wind is cross-shore. It's still not great.
We then have a big gap of nothing but poor conditions until the second week. The surf picks up in size around the 10th of September, with a punchy 10 ft swell from the SE coming in on Thursday morning, but it's onshore, poor, and the combined energy is a whopping 1086, showing some serious power. The period is short at 8 seconds, so it'll be a chunky, crumbly mess. This is really only for the hardcore crew, and honestly, with that wind and short period, it might be more interesting for the kite surfers than paddle surfers.
The standout, if you can call it that, is the morning of the 17th of September. We've got a 6 ft swell from the east (E) with an 8-second period, but the wind finally swings to a nice cross-shore from the NNE. The combined energy is a moderate 535. It's only a 2/10, but it's the best we've got. It's a long way off, so don't get your hopes up too much, but it's the only window where the wind might play nice. The break is consistent, exposed, and you'll want an intermediate skill level. Just keep in mind, crowds are often there.
So, this is a tough one. A lot of waiting for a small window of possibility. Stay tuned, forecasts can always change.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 23°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Wed night, light winds from the NE by Thu night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sat morning, min 22°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Sat morning, fresh winds from the ENE by Sun afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | ESE 9 | E 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 6 | ENE 6 | E 6 | E 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 220 | 381 | 390 | 381 | 313 | 306 | 269 | 235 | 230 | 189 | 202 | 186 | 84 | 73 | 160 | 66 | 145 | 143 | 134 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 6:53AM2.03m | 7:20PM1.98m | 7:55AM2.03m | 8:17PM2.02m | 8:54AM2.06m | 9:12PM2.09m | 9:48AM2.11m | 10:03PM2.17m | 10:39AM2.15m | 10:51PM2.26m | 11:26AM2.18m | 11:37PM2.33m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:13AM0.36m | 12:48PM0.40m | 1:17AM0.31m | 1:49PM0.38m | 2:18AM0.24m | 2:46PM0.33m | 3:14AM0.14m | 3:38PM0.27m | 4:06AM0.05m | 4:26PM0.21m | 4:54AM-0.01m | 5:11PM0.15m | |||||||
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 | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — |
 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:29 | — |
mm | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 25 |
Feels °C | 23 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 23 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 27 | 25 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 9 | — | — | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | ESE 9 | S 12 | ESE 9 | E 6 | SSE 12 | ESE 8 | E 6 | ESE 8 | S 10 |
| kJ | 220 | 381 | — | — | 313 | 306 | 269 | 235 | 230 | 189 | 202 | 72 | 84 | 32 | 46 | 55 | 91 | 28 | 8 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | S 9 | — | — | — | — | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 12 | S 12 | SSE 15 | S 11 | ESE 8 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | ESE 8 | SSE 10 | S 14 |
| kJ | 6 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 16 | 34 | 34 | 80 | 76 | 21 | 39 | 73 | 46 | 23 | 38 | 10 | 4 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | SE 7 | S 6 | — | SSE 14 | SSE 12 | — | — | SSE 10 | — | S 14 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 13 | 55 | 13 | 2 | — | 36 | 49 | — | — | 10 | — | 4 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 5 | — | E 9 | E 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 9 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | E 8 | E 6 | ENE 6 | E 6 | E 7 |
| kJ | 47 | — | 390 | 381 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 186 | 49 | 45 | 160 | 66 | 145 | 143 | 134 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 184 | 2 | 1153 | 844 | 804 | 758 | 2 | 2 | 779 | 779 | 1 | 758 | 822 | 1 | 1153 | 804 | 1 | 844 | 160 |
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