Stinky Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 49.24° N 2.25° W

Stinky Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 03 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Stinky Bay sea temperature is
19.7°C
2.6° 

Stinky Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Stinky Bay surf forecast from 3 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 5 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 10s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 8 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 12s period, W swell with 1,166 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 5 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 10s period with WNW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Stinky Bay this week:

The surf forecast for Stinky Bay over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 05) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Stinky Bay in the next 16 days are 2.1m 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 06) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Sat 5th Sep)3.5ft (1.0m) 10s
Best Surf 1PM (Sat 5th Sep)3.5ft (1.0m) 10s
Most Powerful 1AM (Tue 8th Sep)7ft (2.1m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Stinky Bay over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Righto, let's have a look at what's in the store for Stinky Bay over the next couple of weeks. I'll be straight with ya – this stretch has a pretty rocky start and a lot of average days, but there are a couple of windows where it might just turn on.

First up, we gotta talk about the water. On the first day with any real surf to speak of, the water temp is sitting at 68°, which is about 5° warmer than usual for this time of year. That's a big anomaly, so you'll be feeling that unusual warmth when you paddle out at Stinky Bay. The combined energy of the swell early on is moderate, around 212, but the conditions are just poor.

The first few days are a write-off. Thursday the 3rd and Friday the 4th are blown out with onshore and cross-onshore winds, lumpy and choppy. It's not worth getting wet.

Saturday the 5th of September shows a glimmer of hope. The morning is still a bit messy with a light cross-shore, but the afternoon comes alive. We see a clean 3 ft swell from the WNW, with a period of 11 seconds, and a light cross-offshore breeze. The combined energy is moderate at 254. This is the first standout. The reef at Stinky Bay should start to handle that longer-period groundswell nicely, and with the wind cleaning it up, you'll get some proper shaped runners. It’ll be an afternoon session, no doubt.

Then we hit a lull. Saturday night through the next week is a desert of poor conditions. Strong winds and lumpy seas dominate right up until the middle of the second week. Sunday the 6th has clean surf but it’s tiny, only 2-2 ft, so don't bother.

The next real moment comes on Saturday the 12th of September. This is the best of the whole outlook. The afternoon goes glassy, with absolutely no wind, and a clean 4 ft swell from the WNW. The period is 9 seconds, so it's a touch short, but combined with the glass, it’ll be fun. The combined energy sits at 253. The break is fairly consistent, so you won't be waiting forever, but it can get crowded, so expect to share the peak. If you can get out there, this is your window.

After that, we drop back into small, average conditions. A few days in the third week, like Monday the 14th and Tuesday the 15th, are surfable but ordinary, with waist-high 3-4 ft waves and clean-ish cross-offshore breezes, but the energy is weak. Nothing to get excited about.

The final week from the 17th of September onwards is another bust – onshore winds and tiny chop, not worth a second look.

So, to sum it up: the only two real highlights are Saturday afternoon the 5th and Saturday afternoon the 12th. The 12th is the clear winner with that glassy surface, but keep the 5th in your back pocket too. The rest is a write-off.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Thu afternoon, min 15°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Fri morning, calm by Sat morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue morning. Warm (max 25°C on Sun night, min 16°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Sun night, strong winds from the WSW by Mon night).

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Period (s)
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W
8
1.3
W
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1.7
W
7
1.6
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1.4
WNW
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1.1
WNW
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WNW
11
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WNW
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14
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2.1
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12
1.8
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10
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1.7
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1.6
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8
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
186
191
248
343
287
235
268
150
68
43
123
153
848
1166
618
544
539
476
356
200
Wind (km/h)
25
W
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SW
35
WSW
20
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25
NW
10
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25
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SSE
25
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High Tide
11:26PM7.61m
11:52AM7.28m
00:25AM6.89m
1:01PM6.66m
1:51AM6.33m
2:41PM6.39m
3:39AM6.35m
4:17PM6.76m
5:01AM6.91m
5:26PM7.47m
5:58AM7.62m
6:17PM8.20m
Low Tide
5:20PM1.45m
5:45AM1.78m
6:14PM2.06m
6:47AM2.43m
7:33PM2.59m
8:20AM2.87m
9:23PM2.68m
10:10AM2.70m
10:59PM2.14m
11:29AM2.07m
00:02AM1.38m
12:23PM1.35m
00:50AM0.68m
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Information about the Stinky Bay Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Stinky Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Stinky Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Stinky Bay surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Stinky Bay) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Stinky Bay may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

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