Stockton Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.90° S 151.79° E

Stockton Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 pm 09 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Stockton Beach sea temperature is
18.7°C
0.2° 

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 9 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 10 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, SSE swell with 1,608 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 10 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period with SSE 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 Thursday (Sep 10) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 23s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Stockton Beach in the next 16 days are 3.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 15) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Thu 10th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 10s
Best Surf 7AM (Thu 10th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 10s
Most Powerful 7AM (Thu 10th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 10s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s talk Stockton Beach. This is a fairly consistent intermediate beach break, exposed to the swell with the best direction coming from the southeast. Water temp is about average for this time of year.

The first couple of days – Thursday the 10th – we’ve got some serious size: 8ft SSE swell with a 10-second period in the morning, and the combined energy is pumping at 1163 – that’s strong wave energy. Winds are cross-off from the SSW, so it’s clean, but that size is too big for most folks at this break. By afternoon, it drops to 7ft from the south, still big energy (1005), but the wind goes cross-shore and makes it choppy. Not the best call unless you’re experienced.

Friday the 11th is smaller – 6ft SSE with cross-off winds early, so it’s clean, but energy drops to 627 and the quality is mediocre. By afternoon it’s onshore and choppy – skip it.

Saturday the 12th is small and weak – 4ft SSE with a light cross breeze in the morning, period drops to 9 seconds, energy at 372. Afternoon gets worse – onshore wind, 4ft but a 12-second period from the south – that long period might give some shape, but the wind ruins it. Not worth it.

Sunday through Tuesday is a dead zone. Swell drops under 3ft, winds are onshore or cross-on, energy falls below 200 most of the time. Even a bit of rain on Tuesday the 15th doesn’t help – tiny and choppy. A solid stretch of flat to poor conditions.

Here’s the standout: Thursday the 17th. Early morning, glassy conditions, light SSW wind at just 5 km/h, and a 4ft S swell with a 10-second period. Energy is 245 – moderate – but the glassy surface is the real win. That’s clean, lined-up waves. Best session of the period, no doubt.

Friday the 18th has a tiny 1ft SSE groundswell with a 17-second period – very long period, but energy is only 122. More of a curiosity. Saturday the 19th, watch out – 10ft S swell in the morning, energy spiking to 1879, but it’s too big for the break and winds are light cross. Expert-only or spectator day.

Sunday the 20th afternoon shapes up nicely – 4ft SSE with a clean offshore WNW breeze at 20 km/h, energy at 512. That’s a solid, clean afternoon session with good shape.

The last real highlight is Wednesday the 24th – morning glass with a 7ft SSE swell, but again, too big for most. Energy is 791. Friday the 25th morning has 4ft S swell with light cross-off winds and clean conditions – a decent finish.

So the best session is Thursday morning the 17th – glassy, clean, fun size. If you miss that, Sunday afternoon the 20th is your next best with clean offshore winds. The rest is either too small, too messy, or too big. Stay sharp.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri night, min 12°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Wed night, calm by Fri night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 22°C on Mon morning, min 14°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Sat night, fresh winds from the S by Tue morning).

Thursday
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Saturday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Height (m)
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Period (s)
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10
2.4
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10
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2.4
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1.8
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1.6
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1.3
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2014
1021
809
1160
614
451
307
225
337
158
110
143
102
125
83
49
31
86
844
Wind (km/h)
35
S
20
SSW
20
S
15
SSW
20
SSW
10
SSE
5
ESE
5
S
20
E
10
NNE
10
NNE
25
ENE
15
N
10
N
25
NE
10
NNW
15
SSW
25
SSE
20
SSE
Wind State
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cross-on
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High Tide
7:38AM1.42m
7:45PM1.73m
8:18AM1.49m
8:28PM1.67m
8:56AM1.53m
9:08PM1.58m
9:33AM1.54m
9:47PM1.46m
10:10AM1.53m
10:25PM1.32m
10:48AM1.50m
11:03PM1.19m
Low Tide
1:33AM0.11m
1:27PM0.25m
2:11AM0.10m
2:14PM0.21m
2:47AM0.12m
2:59PM0.20m
3:21AM0.17m
3:43PM0.24m
3:53AM0.24m
4:26PM0.31m
4:24AM0.32m
5:12PM0.39m
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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.

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