
Surf Forecasts:
Stinky Bay surf forecast from 3 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 5 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 10s period, W swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 11s period, W swell with 798 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 5 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 10s period with W 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 1.9m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 7PM. 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 4s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 06) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (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 | 7PM (Mon 7th Sep) | 6ft (1.9m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Stinky Bay over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks, Rusty here, and I’m calling it like I see it. Stinky Bay is looking pretty rough for the next 16 days. There’s a real shortage of clean, rideable surf, and the wind is going to be a constant headache. Let’s dig in.
The pattern starts off with a real low point. From Wednesday the 2nd right through the first week, it’s a write-off. We’ve got onshore winds from the SW and W, often fresh to strong, and the swell is all over the place but mostly small and messy. The water temp is a notable 67°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, but that’s about the only silver lining. The first few days show a combined wave energy from 53 (weak) up to 341 (moderate), but the wind ruins any chance of quality. The waves that do show up are short-period, mostly 6-8 seconds, meaning little power and a lot of chop.
The first real chance of something surfable comes on Saturday, September 5th. The morning brings a light 4ft W swell at 10 seconds and a cross-shore NNW breeze at just 3 mph. That’s the best wind we’ll see, but the swell is still marginal and the tide could be a factor. The energy is moderate at 230. The afternoon stays similar, 3ft at 11 seconds, with a light breeze. It’s a small, clean window, but not a standout.
The next week is a repeat of the first – mostly onshore, strong winds, and poor surf. Sunday the 6th has a clean cross-offshore wind, but the swell drops to just 2-2ft with weak energy (42-68). Not worth paddling out for. Then from Monday the 7th through to the end of the second week, the wind is mostly from the W and WNW, often fresh to near gale-force, with swell heights bouncing between 1ft and 7ft, but all with short periods and poor conditions. The energy does spike on Monday the 7th afternoon to 546 (moderate-strong) and Tuesday the 8th morning to 824 (strong), but with 18-22 mph onshore winds, it’s a messy, lumpy mess. For a reef break like Stinky Bay, which needs clean, offshore conditions, this is just not happening.
The best on offer across the whole period? Honestly, it’s the Saturday the 5th session. The 4ft W swell with a 10 second period and a light, cross-shore wind is the only window where the surf might be clean enough to enjoy. The combined energy at 230 is moderate, but it’s not going to be epic. The crowds are likely (often) so you might have company, but the quality is so marginal it’s a gamble.
There’s a major gap of total junk from the 7th to the 17th, with only a few brief moments of lighter wind but no real swell to back it up. The conditions are so consistently poor, with strong onshore winds and short-period, choppy waves, that this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing if you’re into that.
So, to sum it up: Stinky Bay is a tough call this whole period. The only real chance is that small Saturday the 5th session, but it’s a long shot. If you’re keen, you’ll have to be patient and pick the absolute best of a bad bunch. Stay tuned, though – forecasts can change, and it won’t stay this poor forever.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Thu afternoon, min 15°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Thu night, calm by Sat morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 27°C on Sun afternoon, min 16°C on Sat afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Sat afternoon, strong winds from the W by Mon night). | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 8 | WNW 9 | W 10 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 9 | W 4 | W 6 | W 10 | WNW 10 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 10 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
53 | 282 | 217 | 186 | 142 | 278 | 341 | 275 | 226 | 256 | 110 | 68 | 42 | 37 | 200 | 546 | 680 | 484 | 380 | 492 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 10:40PM8.26m | 11:02AM7.92m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:38PM0.94m | 4:59AM1.15m | 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 | |||||||
— | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | |
7:51 | — | — | 7:49 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:44 | — | — | 7:42 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:37 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 21 | 27 | 23 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 |
Feels °C | 18 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 18 | 23 | 21 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | — | — | — | W 8 | — | — | WNW 9 | W 10 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 9 | — | — | — | — | W 9 | — | — |
53 | — | — | — | 142 | — | — | 275 | 226 | 256 | 110 | 68 | 42 | — | — | — | — | 484 | — | — | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 4 | — | — | — | SSE 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | — | W 7 | W 8 | — | — | N 4 | E 4 | SE 3 | — | W 4 | W 6 | W 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | W 9 | WNW 10 |
— | 282 | 217 | 186 | — | 278 | 341 | — | — | 1 | 12 | 9 | — | 37 | 200 | 546 | 680 | 340 | 380 | 492 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 119 | 119 | 221 | 99 | 204 | 119 | 189 | 110 | 69 | 36 | 36 | 6 | 38 | 189 | 204 | 317 | 189 | 500 | 189 | 119 |
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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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