Surf Forecasts:
Stockton Beach surf forecast from 12 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 14 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 9s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 13 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 9s period, S swell with 431 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 14 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 9s period with S 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 Friday (Aug 14) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Stockton Beach in the next 16 days are 1.6m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 13) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Fri 14th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Fri 14th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Thu 13th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Stockton Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, I’m Rusty, and here’s how things are shaping up for Stockton Beach over the next couple of weeks. Water temp is sitting about 63°, which is a bit colder than usual for this time of year.
Honestly, the first week-plus is a pretty slow grind. There’s nothing to get excited about until we hit the morning of Thursday the 15th of August. We’ve got a long gap here with just small, average waves and tricky winds, so you’ll be waiting a while for something decent.
The best shot of the whole outlook is Thursday the 22nd of August morning. It’s not huge – around 3 ft from the east, with a period of 9 seconds – but the wind is coming from the northwest at 9 mph, giving a clean cross-off breeze. The combined swell energy is moderate (101). It’s a fairly consistent spot, so there’s a good chance of a few fun ones. Crowds can pop up here sometimes, but mid-week might keep it quieter. That morning is the standout for a clean, cruisy session.
Another little window is Saturday the 24th of August morning. Similar story: 3 ft from the east-northeast, 9-second period, and a cross-off northwest wind at 12 mph. Energy is moderate (112). Waves are small, but it’ll be tidy.
Now, there’s a big pulse of swell forecast for Thursday the 27th of August – the swell jumps to 8 ft from the south-southeast, with a 10-second period. The combined energy is massive (1057). The description says wind and tide are favorable, but the swell is predicted to be too big for this break. That’s expert territory only, and even then it might be unruly. Not one for the average punter. The following Friday the 28th of August sees the swell drop back to 6 ft from the south (period 11 seconds), but conditions look marginal with a cross-shore wind.
To sum it up: the first week is mostly a write-off. The real highlight is the morning of Thursday the 22nd of August for small, clean waves. The bigger stuff late in the period is likely too hefty for Stockton. Keep an eye on forecasts – it tends not to stay flat for long around here.
Stay sharp,
Rusty
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu morning, min 11°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Tue night. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun morning, min 15°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 7 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | S 7 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 135 | 325 | 258 | 153 | 124 | 89 | 173 | 240 | 208 | 175 | 117 | 200 | 204 | 191 | 69 | 138 | 93 | 99 | 158 | 123 | 96 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | off | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | glassy |
High Tide | 8:49PM1.83m | 9:26AM1.44m | 9:32PM1.74m | 10:08AM1.45m | 10:14PM1.61m | 10:48AM1.45m | 10:54PM1.46m | 11:30AM1.42m | 11:35PM1.30m | 12:12PM1.39m | 00:16AM1.16m | 12:59PM1.36m | 1:04AM1.03m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:27PM0.26m | 3:22AM0.07m | 3:15PM0.26m | 4:01AM0.12m | 4:02PM0.29m | 4:37AM0.19m | 4:49PM0.36m | 5:12AM0.28m | 5:38PM0.44m | 5:46AM0.37m | 6:30PM0.53m | 6:20AM0.46m | 7:31PM0.60m | ||||||||
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 | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — |
 | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:25 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | — | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | 5 | 2 | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 |
Feels °C | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 9 | SSE 19 | SSE 7 | SSE 17 | S 7 | S 11 | S 9 | S 9 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 |
| kJ | 103 | 325 | 258 | 153 | 124 | 89 | 173 | 69 | 208 | 96 | 117 | 112 | 61 | 76 | 69 | 138 | 93 | 99 | 110 | 123 | 96 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | SSE 18 | E 10 | SSE 17 | SSE 17 | S 16 | SSW 12 | S 8 | S 8 | S 11 | S 10 | S 9 | ESE 9 | S 8 |
| kJ | 30 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 60 | 8 | 101 | 30 | 21 | 52 | 35 | 18 | 56 | 30 | 13 | 16 | 5 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | S 19 | S 18 | S 19 | SSE 17 | SSE 16 | SSE 19 | S 14 | ENE 10 | E 9 | S 12 | S 17 | — | — | S 12 | S 11 | E 9 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | — | ESE 8 |
| kJ | 5 | 7 | 6 | 27 | 55 | 25 | 36 | 4 | 9 | 2 | 12 | 52 | — | — | 25 | 10 | 7 | 12 | 19 | — | 7 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 7 | SE 3 | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 8 | — | SSE 7 | ESE 6 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 6 | — | — | E 6 | ESE 7 | — | — |
| kJ | 135 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 240 | — | 175 | 71 | 200 | 204 | 191 | 63 | — | — | 43 | 158 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 11 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 46 | 0 | 0 | 46 | 0 | 194 | 98 | 273 | 98 | 273 | 276 | 46 | 172 | 29 | 0 | 138 | 0 |
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