Stockton Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.90° S 151.79° E

Stockton Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 13 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Stockton Beach sea temperature is
17.4° C
1.2° 

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 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 TypeTime (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 Forecast

Moderate 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 Summary

Moderate 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
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Friday
14
Saturday
15
Sunday
16
Monday
17
Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
SSW
7
1.4
S
9
1.3
S
9
1.1
S
8
1
S
8
0.9
SSE
7
1
SSE
9
1.3
SSE
8
1.4
SSE
7
1.4
SSE
7
1.1
S
7
1.4
SE
7
1.5
ESE
7
1.4
ESE
7
0.9
SE
7
1.3
ESE
7
1
ESE
7
1
ESE
7
1.4
ESE
7
1.2
ESE
7
1
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7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy 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)
15
WSW
15
SE
10
WSW
5
W
15
SE
0
NE
10
SSW
15
SSE
10
SW
20
SSE
15
SE
20
ESE
20
ESE
20
ESE
15
ESE
15
ESE
15
ESE
5
ESE
0
ESE
15
E
5
N
Wind State
cross-off
cross-on
off
glassy
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
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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
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6:26
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5:22
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 mm
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Temp °C
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16
15
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16
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16
16
16
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16
17
16
Feels °C
12
12
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13
13
14
13
12
14
12
12
12
12
12
12
13
12
14
14
14
14
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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.

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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