Stockton Beach surf break

Stockton Beach surfForecast / NSW – Newcastle / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Sunday 28 Dec 2025 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
22.6° 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 Sunday (Dec 28) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 2.2m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 9s 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 12 days are 2.1m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Dec 31) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Sun 28th Dec)8ft (2.5m) 10s
Best Surf 8AM (Sun 28th Dec)8ft (2.5m) 10s
Most Powerful11PM (Wed 31st Dec)7ft (2.1m) 13s

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

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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Tue afternoon, min 15°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Sun morning, calm by Mon night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 21°C on Wed afternoon, min 17°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
31
Thursday
01
Friday
02
Saturday
03
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Rating
(10 max)
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2
0
0
2
1
0
1
2
1
2
2
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.3
S
2.3
SSE
1.9
SSE
1.6
SSE
1.6
SSE
1.3
SE
1.3
SE
1.3
SE
1.3
ESE
0.9
ESE
1.9
ESE
2
ESE
1.9
SE
1.8
SE
1.5
ESE
1
ESE
1.1
ESE
0.9
SSE
0.8
SSE
0.7
SSE
0.6
SSE
Period(s) (?)109999888815141313121211119889
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)952882579405372229216216235339134213801249918647242275116806253
Wind
(km/h)
30
SSW
25
S
10
S
15
S
15
SSE
5
SSW
10
SSE
15
E
5
NNE
10
SE
20
SE
15
SSE
10
SE
20
SE
15
SE
15
SSE
15
ESE
10
E
20
E
25
ENE
20
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
crosscrosscrosscross-
on
glasscrossoncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
onononcross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:06PM
1.34
4:06AM
1.42
4:15PM
1.26
5:07AM
1.52
5:29PM
1.21
6:07AM
1.64
6:42PM
1.20
7:05AM
1.76
7:50PM
1.21
8:01AM
1.86
8:48PM
1.25
8:53AM
1.92
9:42PM
1.28
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:08AM
0.58
9:33PM
0.37
10:23AM
0.53
10:27PM
0.38
11:39AM
0.45
11:24PM
0.39
12:51PM
0.35
12:22AM
0.38
1:56PM
0.25
1:20AM
0.38
2:52PM
0.16
2:16AM
0.36
3:43PM
0.10
3:10AM
0.35
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
31
Thursday
01
Friday
02
Saturday
03
Sunrise5:43--5:45--5:45--5:46--5:47--5:48--5:48--
Sunset-8:02--8:02--8:02--8:04--8:04--8:04--8:04-
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rain showers
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
rain showers
part cloud
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cloud
cloud
Rain (mm)
-1------------2------
Temp. °C181919191919182019202120212121192019212121
Feels °C (?)121415161618171816201917201919171817181717
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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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