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Stockton Beach Surf Forecast
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Stockton Beach surfForecast / NSW – Newcastle / Australia
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 am Wednesday 07 May 2025 AEST
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 Thursday (May 08) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Stockton Beach in the next 12 days are 2.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 08) 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 0.9m 5s period and expected on Thursday (May 08) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Thu 8th May) | 8ft (2.4m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Thu 8th May) | 8ft (2.4m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Thu 8th May) | 8ft (2.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Stockton Beach over the next 12 days.
Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | Monday 12 | Tuesday 13 | Wednesday 14 | Thursday 15 | Friday 16 | Saturday 17 | Sunday 18 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 7 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 7 |
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| Energy (?) | 31 | 19 | 47 | 65 | 1291 | 686 | 966 | 798 | 300 | 200 | 229 | 327 | 305 | 349 | 469 | 392 | 356 | 314 | 340 | 340 | 530 | 237 | 198 | 154 | 146 | 140 | 106 | 130 | 101 | 103 | 73 | 68 | 82 | 209 | 280 | 215 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | glass | glass | on | cross- on | glass | on | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | off | off | glass | off | off | off | off |
High Tide / height (m) | 5:18PM 1.37 | 5:05AM 1.39 | 5:53PM 1.46 | 5:50AM 1.37 | 6:26PM 1.54 | 6:31AM 1.35 | 7:00PM 1.62 | 7:11AM 1.34 | 7:34PM 1.68 | 7:51AM 1.32 | 8:09PM 1.73 | 8:33AM 1.30 | 8:44PM 1.75 | 9:16AM 1.27 | 9:21PM 1.75 | 10:01AM 1.23 | 10:00PM 1.74 | 10:49AM 1.20 | 10:40PM 1.71 | 11:40AM 1.17 | 11:25PM 1.67 | 12:34PM 1.17 | 12:16AM 1.62 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 10:51AM 0.48 | 11:10PM 0.68 | 11:26AM 0.47 | 11:58PM 0.60 | 11:58AM 0.45 | 12:41AM 0.53 | 12:30PM 0.43 | 1:22AM 0.47 | 1:03PM 0.42 | 2:02AM 0.43 | 1:36PM 0.43 | 2:43AM 0.40 | 2:11PM 0.47 | 3:25AM 0.39 | 2:47PM 0.52 | 4:08AM 0.39 | 3:24PM 0.58 | 4:53AM 0.41 | 4:04PM 0.65 | 5:40AM 0.43 | 4:49PM 0.70 | 6:29AM 0.44 | 5:44PM 0.74 | |||||||||||||
Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | Monday 12 | Tuesday 13 | Wednesday 14 | Thursday 15 | Friday 16 | Saturday 17 | Sunday 18 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:28 | - | - | 6:30 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:33 | - | - | 6:33 | - | - | 6:33 | - | - | 6:35 | - | - | 6:35 | - | - | 6:35 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:07 | - | - | 5:07 | - | - | 5:07 | - | - | 5:06 | - | - | 5:05 | - | - | 5:04 | - | - | 5:04 | - | - | 5:02 | - | - | 5:01 | - | - | 5:00 | - | - | 5:00 | - | - | 5:00 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 3 | - | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 23 | 23 | 23 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 21 | 21 | 16 |
| Feels °C (?) | 20 | 20 | 20 | 14 | 11 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 11 | 16 | 15 | 9 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 23°C on Wed morning, min 17°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Sun afternoon, min 18°C on Sat afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 20°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri morning. Warm (max 21°C on Sun morning, min 11°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat morning, fresh winds from the W by Sun night). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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