Stockton Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.90° S 151.79° E

Issued: 3 am 01 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Stockton Beach sea temperature is
18.8° C

Normal for this time of year

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


Stockton Beach surf forecast from 1 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 5 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 11s period, S swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 5 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, SSE swell with 2,859 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 4 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 13s period with S swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Stockton Beach this week:

The surf forecast for Stockton Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 04) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Stockton Beach in the next 16 days are 3.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 05) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-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 Thursday (Jul 02) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Sat 4th Jul)1.5ft (0.4m) 13s
Best Surf10AM (Sun 5th Jul)8ft (2.4m) 11s
Most Powerful 7PM (Sun 5th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Stockton Beach over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 20°C on Wed morning, min 9°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Wed morning, fresh winds from the NW by Wed night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Sun morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun morning, min 10°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, fresh winds from the SSE by Sun afternoon).

Wednesday
1
Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
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Night
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PM
Night
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PM
Night
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PM
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PM
Night
AM
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Night
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PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
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Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
ESE
8
0.5
E
7
0.9
NE
6
0.5
ENE
8
0.3
E
11
0.2
E
10
0.2
E
10
0.3
E
12
0.6
S
6
0.9
S
12
0.9
S
9
1.1
S
8
2.4
S
11
2.5
S
10
3
SSE
12
2.5
SSE
11
2.3
SSE
10
2.3
SSE
10
2.5
SSE
10
2.5
SSE
10
2.5
SSE
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
37
23
51
35
21
8
8
24
31
236
140
167
1304
1267
2225
1597
1040
1040
1393
1231
1412
Wind (km/h)
10
NNW
10
NE
15
N
25
NW
20
NW
15
NW
20
WNW
20
W
15
W
10
W
10
S
15
SSE
30
S
30
SSE
25
SE
20
SSE
25
SSE
20
SSE
25
S
25
S
20
S
Wind State
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
High Tide
9:10PM1.77m
10:02AM1.25m
9:48PM1.74m
10:42AM1.26m
10:26PM1.69m
11:22AM1.27m
11:05PM1.61m
12:03PM1.29m
11:48PM1.53m
12:47PM1.32m
00:36AM1.43m
1:35PM1.36m
1:31AM1.33m
Low Tide
2:40PM0.54m
4:00AM0.27m
3:22PM0.56m
4:37AM0.27m
4:05PM0.58m
5:14AM0.29m
4:49PM0.60m
5:51AM0.31m
5:38PM0.61m
6:29AM0.35m
6:33PM0.62m
7:10AM0.38m
7:36PM0.61m
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6:56
6:56
6:56
6:56
6:56
6:56
6:54
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4:55
4:57
4:57
4:58
4:58
4:59
4:59
 mm
1
2
1
4
2
2
2
2
2
4
Temp °C
20
20
18
19
19
16
19
19
12
12
14
15
16
15
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
Feels °C
19
19
16
14
14
12
13
14
7
9
12
14
9
8
11
12
11
11
11
10
12
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
ESE
8
0.5
E
7
0.4
SE
7
0.5
ENE
8
0.4
NE
8
0.2
ENE
8
0.2
E
10
0.3
E
8
0.6
S
6
0.9
S
12
0.9
S
9
0.8
S
8
0.5
SSE
16
1
SSE
15
0.2
E
13
2.5
SSE
11
0.2
E
13
0.2
E
13
2.1
SE
9
2.5
SSE
10
Energy kJ
37
23
12
35
16
6
8
11
31
236
140
86
155
500
13
1597
14
13
688
1172
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
ENE
6
0.2
E
10
0.2
E
10
0.3
E
10
0.3
E
11
0.2
E
10
0.2
ENE
6
0.3
ENE
7
0.2
ENE
7
0.3
E
12
0.4
E
11
0.3
E
10
0.3
E
8
0.2
E
13
0.1
E
10
1.2
S
10
Energy kJ
7
8
8
19
21
8
4
11
5
27
39
19
12
14
2
320
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
E
10
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
11
0.2
ESE
8
0.2
ESE
8
0.1
SE
7
0.1
E
8
0.3
E
12
0.2
E
12
0.2
E
13
0.2
ENE
7
0.3
S
12
0.2
E
13
Energy kJ
8
3
2
7
6
2
1
24
11
14
5
27
13
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
ENE
6
0.9
NE
6
0.7
NW
4
0.6
NW
4
0.6
NW
3
0.6
NW
3
0.3
WNW
3
0.4
W
3
1.1
S
8
2.4
S
11
2.5
S
10
3
SSE
12
2.3
SSE
10
2.3
SSE
10
2.5
SSE
10
2.5
SSE
10
2.5
SSE
10
Energy kJ
17
51
12
8
9
9
2
3
167
1304
1267
2225
1040
1040
1393
1231
1412
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
3
3
3
4
2
4
3
4
4
Distance (km)
2
35
73
73
2
73
106
105
2
0
11
44
124
613
295
223
261
239
2
98
98
Best forecast wave conditions in Newcastle
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
4
7
5
5
5
6
6
4
5
5
9
7
5
4
4
4
4
6
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
9
7
5
7
5
6
6
4
5
6
9
7
9
7
5
6
7
9
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Information about the Stockton Beach Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Stockton Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Stockton Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Stockton Beach 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 (Stockton Beach) 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 Stockton Beach 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.

Are you planning a holiday in Newcastle? If you are looking for accommodation near Stockton Beach, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Newcastle, consider staying in Newcastle which is 3 km (2 miles) away. Other places in and around Newcastle where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Catherine Hill Bay which is 33 km (20 miles) away, Port Stephens, Cessnock and Central Coast.

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