Stockton Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you: the next couple of weeks at Stockton Beach are looking pretty average, with only a couple of windows where you’ll want to bother getting the wetsuit on. The first few days are a write-off, so don’t rush out there.

We’re looking at a long, flat-ish stretch right through to the middle of next week. The swell stays small and messy, mostly under 3 feet, with onshore and cross-shore winds messing up what little there is. Tuesday morning the wind goes offshore and clean, but the swell just isn’t there – only 2 feet with weak energy. That’s a skunk fest, not a surf.

The first real sign of life shows up on Thursday the 13th afternoon. The swell jumps to 6 feet from the south with moderate energy, but the wind is cross-on and the period is short at 10 seconds. It’s going to be lumpy and a bit of a mess – not worth the paddle unless you’re desperate. Friday morning the 14th is better: 3 feet of south swell, 11-second period, light offshore WSW wind, and clean conditions. That’s a small but fun window, and with the energy reading, there’s a bit of push behind it. That’s your first proper option.

Saturday the 15th morning stays clean with 3 feet of south swell, but the wind is only cross-off, and the energy drops a touch. It’s surfable, but nothing special. After that, the wind swings south and onshore, and we’re back to small, choppy slop for the next several days. The 17th and 18th are full onshore and weak – just forget it.

The real standout, and honestly the only one worth circling on the calendar, is Wednesday the 19th in the morning. It’s glassy – I mean dead calm – with 4 feet of south-east swell and a short 6-second period. The energy is only moderate, but that glassy surface makes it clean and fun for a beach break. It’s not big, but it’ll be the cleanest you’ll see all week. The short period means it might be a bit fat and closey, but with no wind, it’s worth a look.

Thursday the 20th morning is also glassy with 3 feet of easterly swell, but the period is even shorter at 7 seconds, so it’s going to be pretty crumbly. Another morning option, but not as good as the 19th.

The second week – from the 21st onward – is pretty barren. Small swell, mostly onshore or cross-onshore winds, and chop. The 23rd shows a bit more size (4-5 feet) with a longer 11-second period and moderate energy, but the wind is cross-on, so it’ll be lumpy. Not a standout.

Water temp is sitting at 64°F, which is about 2°F colder than usual for this time of year – a bit chilly, so you’ll want the booties and a good hood.

Bottom line: Friday the 14th morning is your best early call, and Wednesday the 19th morning is the standout – glassy, clean, and a little bit of swell. Everything else is a struggle. Keep the expectations low, and you won’t be disappointed.

Rusty

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