Stockton Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here, lookin’ at the surf for Stockton Beach. It’s a bit of a slow start, and the first week is a mixed bag, but there are a couple of windows that’ll get you wet.

The water temp is sittin’ around 64°F, which is a touch under average for this time of year, but nothin’ too wild.

Alright, let’s get into it. The first real chance to paddle out comes on Sunday, August 23rd in the morning. There’s a bit of a south swell comin’ through at 4ft, with a 10-second period, but it’s an onshore breeze from the east at 6 mph, and the energy is weak at 291. It’s a marginal call, and the afternoon gets worse with onshore winds, so it’s a pass for most.

Monday, August 24th morning is a little better. A north wind at 6 mph gives a cross-shore, and the swell drops to 3ft from the south, still at 10 seconds. The energy is weak at 210. It’s still pretty ordinary, but you could get a couple of grovelly ones.

The real standout in this whole forecast is Friday, August 28th morning. We’ve got a clean 3ft south swell, 9-second period, and the wind is offshore from the west-northwest at 9 mph. The energy is moderate at 263, and it’s gonna be clean with the offshore breeze. This is the best on offer for the first week. The afternoon sees a bigger 4ft swell from the south-southeast, with an 11-second period and a cross-shore wind, but it’s a bit bumpy and the energy jumps to 522 (moderate). Stick to the morning session.

Saturday, August 29th morning is another solid option. A 3ft south-southeast swell, 10-second period, with a light cross-offshore wind from the northwest at 6 mph. The energy is 414 (moderate), and it’s clean. The afternoon is similar but a touch smaller.

Sunday, August 30th afternoon sees a bigger pulse of swell – 7ft from the south at 10 seconds, with a cross-shore wind. The energy jumps to 1598 (strong), but the wind is a gentle cross-shore, so it’s gonna be lumpy. This one is for experienced surfers only, as it’s over 5ft.

Monday, August 31st morning has a 5ft south swell, 11-second period, cross-shore wind, and moderate energy at 821. The afternoon is a touch bigger at 5ft from the south-southeast, with a 12-second period and cross-shore wind. The energy is 711 (moderate). It’s a bit of a wait-and-see for the tide.

After that, the second week drops off. Tuesday, September 1st morning has a 4ft south-southeast swell, 12-second period, but a strong cross-offshore wind from the northwest at 16 mph, and the energy is 403 (moderate). It’s clean but the wind is strong. The rest of the week is tiny, with swells under 2ft and weak energy, mostly with onshore or cross-onshore winds. There’s a gap of several days with no real surf.

Saturday, September 5th morning shows a bit of life – a 3ft south-southeast swell, 10-second period, with a light cross-offshore wind from the north-northwest at 6 mph. The energy is 201 (weak), but it’s clean and could give you a few fun ones.

Overall, the standout is Friday, August 28th morning. Clean, offshore, and a good, solid 3ft swell. If you’re keen, that’s the one to aim for.

Rusty.

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