Stockton Beach surf break

Stockton Beach surfForecast / NSW – Newcastle / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 am Thursday 07 May 2026 AEST
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Stockton Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Stockton Beach sea temperature is
22.6° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 Thursday (May 07) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 10s. 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 2.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 09) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Thursday (May 07) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Thu 7th May)5ft (1.6m) 8s
Best Surf 1AM (Fri 8th May)8ft (2.5m) 10s
Most Powerful 4PM (Sat 9th May)8ft (2.5m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Fri afternoon, min 7°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Thu morning, light winds from the SSW by Sat night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 20°C on Mon morning, min 16°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
0
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2
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3
2
0
2
3
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
E
10
0.9
E
10
2.5
S
10
2.1
S
12
1.9
S
10
2.2
S
11
2.3
S
12
2.5
S
11
1.7
S
10
1.4
S
9
1.4
SSE
9
1.6
SSE
8
1.6
S
11
1.1
S
15
1.1
S
12
1.7
SSE
11
1.7
SSE
11
1.8
SE
7
1.6
ESE
7
1.6
ESE
7
1.4
SE
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
194
154
1478
1215
701
1222
1463
1701
561
318
304
341
584
530
377
638
700
279
225
222
215
Wind (km/h)
25
W
30
WSW
20
W
25
WNW
20
S
15
WSW
10
WSW
15
S
10
WSW
10
SW
20
S
15
S
15
S
20
SE
20
SE
20
SE
25
SE
20
SE
20
ESE
25
ESE
20
E
off
cross-off
off
off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
High Tide
12:21PM1.14m
00:04AM1.57m
1:19PM1.14m
00:55AM1.51m
2:19PM1.17m
1:50AM1.47m
3:14PM1.22m
2:49AM1.45m
4:03PM1.31m
3:49AM1.44m
4:48PM1.42m
4:46AM1.44m
5:31PM1.54m
Low Tide
5:30PM0.76m
7:11AM0.52m
6:27PM0.81m
8:02AM0.52m
7:33PM0.82m
8:51AM0.51m
8:41PM0.79m
9:38AM0.48m
9:47PM0.71m
10:23AM0.44m
10:47PM0.61m
11:06AM0.40m
11:43PM0.49m
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clear
clear
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clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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rain showers
rain showers
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light rain
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rain showers
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rain showers
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6:28
6:30
6:31
6:31
6:31
6:33
6:33
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5:07
5:07
5:07
5:06
5:05
5:04
5:04
1
7
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
5
Temp °C
17
17
12
19
20
15
17
17
18
18
19
19
20
20
20
20
19
20
19
20
20
8
8
5
14
15
11
15
14
18
16
17
17
18
16
16
16
15
16
15
16
17
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
E
10
0.9
E
10
2.2
S
10
2.1
S
12
1.6
S
10
2.2
S
11
2.3
S
12
2.1
S
11
1.7
S
10
1.4
S
9
0.6
E
12
1.6
SSE
8
1.4
SSE
9
1.1
S
15
1.1
S
12
0.7
E
12
0.6
E
12
0.5
E
12
1
S
10
0.9
SSE
10
1.4
SE
7
Energy kJ
194
154
932
1215
514
1222
1463
1029
561
318
100
341
355
530
377
144
103
67
225
177
215
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
17
0.7
E
10
0.5
E
10
0.5
E
10
0.4
E
11
0.4
E
11
0.4
E
11
0.4
E
11
0.5
E
11
0.2
SSE
18
0.6
E
12
0.8
SSE
15
0.8
E
13
0.8
E
13
0.4
SSE
15
0.3
SSE
15
0.5
E
12
0.4
E
11
0.3
E
11
0.7
S
10
Energy kJ
3
6
89
48
53
36
37
37
38
63
30
97
304
215
209
71
42
65
38
21
100
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
12
0.1
NE
10
0.1
N
10
0.5
SSE
15
0.8
E
13
0.1
N
9
0.1
N
11
0.1
SE
18
0.2
SSE
16
0.3
E
11
Energy kJ
11
4
2
135
225
2
2
12
24
21
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SW
6
0.9
SSW
5
2.5
S
10
0.5
W
3
1.9
S
10
2.5
S
11
1.4
SSE
9
1.6
S
11
1.3
SSE
8
1.4
SSE
7
1.7
SSE
11
1.7
SSE
11
1.8
SE
7
1.6
ESE
7
1.6
ESE
7
1.4
E
7
Energy kJ
18
45
1478
5
701
1701
304
584
240
165
638
700
279
209
222
173
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
4
4
4
4
4
3
2
1
3
4
3
4
2
2
3
1
2
1
Distance (km)
0
194
23
3
87
2
2
11
0
0
2
46
11
181
124
294
294
223
423
423
273
Best forecast wave conditions in Newcastle
Rating
(10 max)
2
4
4
4
4
4
3
2
3
3
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
5
4
4
6
4
4
5
2
3
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
3
2
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
7
6
6
6
5
5
5
5
4
6
9
5
5
4
5
9
5
5
5
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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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