Surf Forecasts:
Stinky Bay surf forecast from 21 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 28 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 9s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s period, WNW swell with 179 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 28 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 9s 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 Tuesday (Jul 28) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Stinky Bay in the next 16 days are 1.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Stinky Bay over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here again. Let’s break down the same outlook, but in imperial for those who think in feet and miles.
The story is the same: we’ve got a long, flat stretch ahead. For the entire 16-day window, starting now and going all the way to the 5th of August, there’s no real surf to be had. The first few days are especially weak, with combined swell energy readings in the single digits and low teens, like 23 (weak) on Tuesday morning. It’s a stubborn lull.
The water temp is about 66°F, which is a touch warmer than average for this time of year, so you’ll be comfortable in a spring suit if you’re just floating, but don’t expect any waves.
Stinky Bay is a reef break that’s usually fairly consistent, so this long dry spell is a bit of a surprise, but it happens. The winds are variable, mostly cross-off or cross-shore, but the swell is just too small and weak. The only little jump in energy comes on the 26th of July, Sunday morning, with a 4ft swell from the WNW, but the wind is howling at 19 mph from the WSW, onshore, making it choppy and messy. The combined energy hits 139 (moderate), but that onshore wind kills it. That’s kite-surfing weather, not paddle surfing.
The rest of the days are all under 2ft with tiny periods, often under 8 seconds, which is just windswash. Even the few days with a little more period, like 11 seconds on Tuesday morning, still only have 1ft of swell. It’s a sad sight.
Honestly, there’s nothing to get excited about. No standouts, no hidden gems. The best you can hope for is a glassy morning on Wednesday the 22nd of July with 1ft, but that’s a float session, not a surf. If you’re desperate, the 4th of August Tuesday afternoon has a gentle offshore wind from the NE and 1ft of swell, but it’s still tiny.
Just sit this one out, lads. The forecasts can change, but for now, Stinky Bay is a no-go.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Thu afternoon, min 18°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Fri afternoon, min 17°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri morning, fresh winds from the WNW by Sat afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | NNW 4 | W 8 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | W 7 | WNW 7 | W 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 22 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 15 | 6 | 95 | 139 | 127 | 167 | 134 | 115 | 73 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | glassy | cross | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 12:19PM7.09m | 00:40AM6.88m | 1:11PM6.60m | 1:38AM6.34m | 2:14PM6.22m | 2:50AM6.00m | 3:29PM6.07m | 4:07AM5.97m | 4:40PM6.22m | 5:13AM6.21m | 5:38PM6.56m | 6:05AM6.60m | 6:24PM7.01m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:37PM2.14m | 7:01AM2.28m | 7:27PM2.62m | 7:54AM2.77m | 8:30PM2.98m | 9:03AM3.08m | 9:51PM3.10m | 10:25AM3.09m | 11:11PM2.89m | 11:37AM2.81m | 00:10AM2.49m | 12:29PM2.39m | 00:56AM2.01m | ||||||||
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 | 5:26 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:04 | — | — | 9:01 | — | — | 9:00 | — | — | 9:00 | — | 8:59 | — | — | 8:58 | — | — | 8:55 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 21 |
Feels °C | 15 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | ESE 3 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | NNE 4 | — | — | — | — | W 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 |
| kJ | 22 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 134 | 115 | 73 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 4 | — | W 8 | — | — | W 10 | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 6 | — | — | 2 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 3 | NNE 3 | NNE 2 | — | NW 4 | ENE 3 | E 3 | NE 3 | E 3 | E 3 | NNE 3 | NW 3 | NNW 4 | WNW 4 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | W 7 | WNW 7 | N 4 | N 4 | NW 4 |
| kJ | 1 | 3 | 1 | — | 2 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 15 | 6 | 95 | 139 | 127 | 167 | 8 | 5 | 10 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 629 | 530 | 464 | 610 | 564 | 239 | 241 | 265 | 538 | 1177 | 654 | 418 | 577 | 317 | 651 | 205 | 189 | 178 | 197 | 190 | 66 |
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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).
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