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Stockton Beach Surf Forecast
/ NSW – Newcastle (55 breaks) / New South Wales (297 breaks) /
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Stockton Beach surfForecast / NSW – Newcastle / Australia
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 pm Thursday 28 May 2026 AESTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
20.7° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Stockton Beach surf forecast from 28 May 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 29 May, 1AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 10s period, ESE swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 29 May, 1AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 10s period, ESE swell with 1,042 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 29 May, 1AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 10s period with ESE 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 (May 29) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 16s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 16s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Stockton Beach in the next 16 days are 2.2m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 29) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Monday (Jun 01) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Fri 29th May) | 7ft (2.2m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Fri 29th May) | 7ft (2.2m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Fri 29th May) | 7ft (2.2m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Stockton Beach over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 68mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 20°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Fri morning, light winds from the W by Sun morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun afternoon, min 9°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Sun night, fresh winds from the W by Wed morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thu 28 | Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | Monday 1 | Tuesday 2 | Wednesday 3 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
E 11 | ESE 10 | E 10 | S 8 | E 10 | S 8 | S 9 | S 8 | E 10 | E 10 | S 6 | E 9 | S 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | E 9 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | |
577 | 1042 | 494 | 638 | 384 | 277 | 343 | 205 | 125 | 90 | 80 | 60 | 76 | 58 | 39 | 55 | 68 | 61 | 79 | 51 | 50 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | |
High Tide | 6:27PM1.64m | 6:45AM1.25m | 7:04PM1.70m | 7:28AM1.23m | 7:41PM1.75m | 8:11AM1.23m | 8:18PM1.78m | 8:54AM1.22m | 8:56PM1.78m | 9:39AM1.22m | 9:34PM1.77m | 10:24AM1.21m | 10:13PM1.73m | 11:10AM1.21m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:59AM0.48m | 12:26PM0.47m | 1:42AM0.43m | 1:02PM0.48m | 2:24AM0.40m | 1:39PM0.50m | 3:05AM0.38m | 2:18PM0.53m | 3:46AM0.37m | 2:58PM0.57m | 4:27AM0.37m | 3:40PM0.63m | 5:09AM0.38m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:48 |
 | 4:54 | — | — | 4:54 | — | — | 4:54 | — | — | 4:53 | — | — | 4:53 | — | — | 4:53 | — | — | 4:52 | — | 4:52 |
8 | 41 | 18 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 20 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 16 |
18 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 7 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 8 | 9 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 11 | SSE 16 | E 10 | E 10 | S 8 | S 8 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 6 | S 6 | S 9 | S 7 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | E 9 | E 11 | E 10 | S 7 |
 kJ | 577 | 25 | 494 | 443 | 341 | 277 | 343 | 205 | 112 | 80 | 80 | 50 | 76 | 40 | 39 | 55 | 68 | 61 | 79 | 51 | 47 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 17 | S 16 | — | — | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | S 7 | S 6 | S 8 | ESE 12 | S 7 | SSW 6 | E 10 |
| kJ | 28 | 20 | — | — | 384 | 242 | 156 | 118 | 125 | 90 | 62 | 60 | 60 | 58 | 14 | 7 | 12 | 26 | 1 | 13 | 50 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | N 9 | N 10 | N 10 | — | S 9 | — | S 9 | S 11 | S 9 | S 14 | S 7 | NE 6 | S 10 | E 13 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 5 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | — | 15 | — | 16 | 3 | 15 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 14 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | ESE 10 | S 7 | S 8 | WNW 2 | WNW 3 | — | WNW 3 | WNW 2 | — | WSW 3 | — | NW 2 | NW 3 | NNW 3 | N 3 | NNW 3 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | W 4 | W 3 |
| kJ | 99 | 1042 | 403 | 638 | 1 | 3 | — | 3 | 1 | — | 3 | — | 1 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 16 | 19 | 13 | 5 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 46 | 73 | 87 | 98 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 86 | 124 | 61 | 48 |
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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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