Stockton Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, I’m Rusty. Let’s look at what’s in store for Stockton Beach. Right now, the water’s at 65°F, which is pretty much what you’d expect for this time of year, nothing out of the ordinary.

We’re starting off with a bit of a wait – the first real action is this Sunday morning, the 26th of July. It’s looking clean with a south swell of 6ft and a solid 11-second period, giving us moderate wave energy (780). The wind is light offshore from the west, so the sets should be holding up nicely. It’s a good session for intermediate surfers, but don’t expect it to be pumping all day.

Sunday afternoon, the wind swings east-southeast, turning it cross-on, and the swell drops to 5ft. It’s still surfable, but the quality fades and the tide might mess with things a bit.

Monday morning, the 27th, is a beauty – glassy conditions with a light 4ft south swell and a 9-second period. The wave energy is light (207), but for a clean, small wave session, you’ll be smiling. The afternoon goes onshore from the east and turns messy, so get out early.

Tuesday, the 28th, drops right off. The swell is tiny, 2ft or less, with weak energy (54 and 32). The wind is cross-off, but there’s nothing to ride. This flat spell runs through Wednesday, the 29th, with a pathetic 0.3ft swell and long periods of 14 to 17 seconds. The wind is offshore, but the ocean is flat – not worth a paddle.

The next standout is Thursday morning, the 30th of July. A new south swell of 7ft with a 10-second period rolls in, pushing moderate wave energy (764). The wind is light offshore from the west, so it’ll be clean and lined up. This is the best session of the first week – solid, clean, and consistent. Afternoon gets a bit cross and lumpy, so morning is the call.

Friday, the 31st of July, the swell jumps to 8ft in the morning, with strong energy (2085). The wind is cross-off from the southwest, and the break is clean, but the size is pushing it – this is only for experienced surfers, as it’s too big for beginners. The afternoon stays big at 7ft with fresh cross-off winds, still only for the crew with skill.

Saturday, the 1st of August, the swell drops back to 6ft, with moderate energy (521 to 554). The morning has cross-off wind, but it’s a bit onshore, so the quality is only marginal. The afternoon is clearer, with cleaner conditions and a good score on the waves. It’s a decent option but not a standout.

Sunday, the 2nd of August, has a 5ft swell in the morning with light cross-off wind and moderate energy (497). It’s a clean, fun session. The afternoon goes onshore from the east, ruining it.

Monday, the 3rd, sees a 4ft south-east swell with a 11-second period, moderate energy (412), and light cross-off wind. It’s clean and worth a look. The afternoon gets choppy from the east-northeast, so hit the morning.

Tuesday, the 4th, is similar – 3ft swell, moderate energy (253), and clean morning conditions. The afternoon goes cross-on and messy.

From Wednesday, the 5th of August, through to Thursday, the 6th, the swell collapses. Tiny waves of 1.0ft to 3ft with weak energy (59 to 78) and strong winds. There’s nothing to ride.

Friday, the 7th, sees a return to 5ft swell with a 9-second period, moderate energy (363), and light morning cross-off wind. It’s clean and fun, but not a standout. The afternoon goes onshore.

The real headline is Saturday, the 8th of August. The swell hits 10ft in the morning with strong energy (2320), and the wind is glassy from the northwest. The waves are huge, clean, and powerful – this is for experts only. Beginners, stay on the sand. The afternoon is 8ft with onshore wind, still big but messy.

Sunday, the 9th, has a 8ft south swell in the morning, with strong energy (1569) and light cross-off wind. It’s clean but big, again for the skilled crew. The afternoon gets cross-on and choppy.

Monday, the 10th, wraps it up with a 8ft south-east swell, strong energy (1650), and cross-off wind. It’s clean but mighty – only for the experienced.

So, the best on offer is Thursday morning, the 30th of July, with that 7ft south swell and light offshore wind. And for the brave, Saturday morning, the 8th of August, with a glassy 10ft bomb. The rest of the period has some decent mornings, but those two are the standouts. Keep in mind, the long-range stuff is promising but less certain.

Rusty.

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