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Stockton Beach surf break

Stockton Beach surfForecast / NSW – Newcastle / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Tuesday 20 Jan 2026 AEDT
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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
23.1° C
 (Which is slightly cooler than normal)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Stockton Beach this week:

The surf forecast for Stockton Beach over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jan 21) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 11s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Stockton Beach in the next 12 days are 2.1m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jan 22) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Jan 27) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Wed 21st Jan)6.5ft (2.0m) 11s
Best Surf 2AM (Fri 23rd Jan)7ft (2.2m) 7s
Most Powerful 5PM (Thu 22nd Jan)7ft (2.1m) 11s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Stockton Beach over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Thu afternoon, min 18°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Mon morning, min 19°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds.

Tue
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
Monday
26
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
3
1
2
3
0
!
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
0
0
1
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Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1
ESE
2
ESE
1.8
ESE
1.8
ESE
1.9
ESE
1.7
ESE
2.1
SE
2.2
SE
1.5
S
1.4
S
1.5
SSE
1.1
S
1
S
0.8
SSE
0.8
SSE
1.1
SSE
1.4
SSE
1.4
SSE
1.4
SSE
1.2
SE
1.2
SSE
Period(s) (?)1111111111111179999888121413131213
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)2479237577578296229635213653063361811449073359690659640449444
Wind
(km/h)
15
SE
5
S
15
SSW
15
SE
10
NE
15
SSW
30
S
25
SSE
15
SSE
15
SE
10
ENE
20
ENE
30
ENE
10
NE
10
ENE
30
ENE
15
NNE
10
NE
40
ENE
15
NE
15
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on		glasscross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
off		crosscrosscrosscross-
on		cross-
on		ononcross-
on		oncross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:46PM
1.30
10:39AM
1.75
11:23PM
1.34
11:17AM
1.70
12:01AM
1.36
11:59AM
1.61
12:43AM
1.39
12:44PM
1.50
1:30AM
1.42
1:35PM
1.37
2:25AM
1.45
2:37PM
1.24
3:28AM
1.49
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:45PM
0.18
4:17AM
0.43
5:19PM
0.18
5:00AM
0.42
5:54PM
0.20
5:45AM
0.43
6:31PM
0.24
6:36AM
0.45
7:10PM
0.30
7:35AM
0.49
7:55PM
0.36
8:45AM
0.52
8:47PM
0.42
10:06AM
0.51
Tue
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
Monday
26
Sunrise--6:03--6:05--6:05--6:07--6:07--6:09--6:09
Sunset8:02--8:01--8:01--8:00--8:00--8:00--8:00--
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C222121212022232020202022232224262529272528
Feels °C (?)202019191821201617171820211926262431262328
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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 12 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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