Stockton Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the menu for the next couple of weeks.

Alright, mate, we've got a mixed bag coming up over the next two weeks with Stockton Beach. The first week is a bit of a slow burn, but we're building towards a ripper finish. The early action is small, but by the end of July and into August, the ocean starts to wake up proper.

We're kicking off on Tuesday, the 21st of July. The morning is the pick of the day with a clean 4ft easterly swell and a light cross-off breeze. It's a bit weak, with combined energy only at 325, but it's surfable and clean for a quiet session. The afternoon turns into a mess, though, with a strong onshore wind chopping it up, so get your early paddle.

Wednesday the 22nd stays small, dropping to 3ft, but with a clean cross-off breeze again. The afternoon is a bit cleaner with a lighter breeze, but the swell is tiny. It's an absolute longboard or even a logger day if you're keen.

Thursday the 23rd is tiny, with 2ft in the morning and a glassy 2ft in the afternoon. The morning has a nice offshore wind, but there's just no push. The afternoon is dead flat and glassy.

Friday the 24th is where things start to pick up. The morning is a solid 4ft southerly swell with a clean cross-off breeze. Combined energy is up to 303, so it's got a bit of punch. The afternoon gets a bit bumpy, but the morning is the sweet spot.

Saturday the 25th is a good one. The morning has a 5ft southerly swell with a moderate cross-off. The combined energy is 744, so it's got some real grunt. The wind is a bit strong, but it's clean. The afternoon is a beauty, though – 5ft with a light cross-off and a combined energy of 480. The wind is light, and it's clean. This is a standout morning session, but the afternoon is the real winner for a relaxed, clean surf.

Sunday the 26th is another solid day. The morning is glassy clean with a 4ft southerly swell and a light offshore. Combined energy is 360. The afternoon turns cross-on and a bit bumpy, but the morning is a ripper.

Monday the 27th is a classic. The morning has a 4ft southerly swell with a light offshore and combined energy of 202. It's clean and small, but it's a perfect daily surfer. The afternoon is a no-go with onshore wind.

The rest of the week from Tuesday the 28th to Thursday the 30th is a bit of a lull with small, weak swells, mostly under 3ft. There's a few clean windows, but it's not worth getting excited about.

Now, here's the real standout. Friday the 31st of July. The morning has a 2ft swell, but it's a long-period 16 second groundswell from the SSE. Combined energy is 674, which is decent for the size. The wind is light and cross-off, and it's clean. The afternoon is even better – 3ft from the SSE with a 15-second period, a clean offshore wind, and a combined energy of 707. This is a classic Stockton setup for the reef and points, with long, clean lines. The long period means bigger gaps between sets, but the waves will be well-shaped and powerful.

But the absolute best of the whole forecast? That's Saturday, the 1st of August. The morning is pumping. A 6ft southerly swell, with a 14-second period, and a light offshore breeze. The combined energy is a massive 1345, which is a serious amount of power. This is a big, clean, powerful swell that's only for experienced surfers. It's a proper winter groundswell. The afternoon is still good but smaller, with a 5ft southerly swell, but a cross-on breeze makes it a bit tricky.

Sunday the 2nd and Monday the 3rd are still good, with solid 4ft to 5ft swells and clean conditions. Monday the 3rd has a strong offshore wind, but it's a bit choppy from the wind strength. Tuesday the 4th and Wednesday the 5th of August are smaller again, but still clean and surfable, with 3ft swells and glassy conditions.

So, in summary, the absolute standout is Saturday the 1st of August. That's the one to circle on the calendar. The 6ft, 14-second southerly groundswell with a light offshore breeze is about as good as it gets. Get there early. The Friday the 31st of July is also a real cracker for the long-period groundswell.

Rusty.

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