Stockton Beach surf break

Stockton Beach surfForecast / NSW – Newcastle / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Friday 06 Mar 2026 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
24.3° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 Monday (Mar 09) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Stockton Beach in the next 12 days are 2.3m 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Mar 12) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Mon 9th Mar)5ft (1.6m) 8s
Best Surf 8AM (Thu 12th Mar)7.5ft (2.3m) 12s
Most Powerful 8PM (Thu 12th Mar)7.5ft (2.3m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 29mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 26°C on Fri afternoon, min 21°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Sat afternoon, calm by Sun night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Thu morning, min 19°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Fri
06
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
2
1
0
1
2
0
0
3
0
3
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.2
E
1.7
ENE
0.8
E
1.6
ENE
1.3
ENE
0.7
ENE
0.8
E
1.6
S
1.5
S
1.4
SSE
1.3
SSE
1.1
SSE
1
E
1.3
E
1.5
E
1.8
E
1.8
ENE
1.6
E
1.9
E
1.9
E
1.7
E
Period(s) (?)9886998888888910101012121212
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)2153708614829280902942942322071381272704087096806909521065913
Wind
(km/h)
30
ENE
15
NE
10
NE
30
ENE
10
ENE
15
S
20
SSE
10
SE
10
ESE
15
ESE
5
SSE
10
S
10
SE
10
NNE
5
E
25
ENE
25
NE
10
NNW
25
NE
25
SSW
25
S
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
oncross-
on
cross-
on
ononcrosscross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
glasscrosscross-
on
crossononcross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
11:30PM
1.54
11:39AM
1.39
12:06AM
1.52
12:14PM
1.27
12:44AM
1.48
12:53PM
1.16
1:27AM
1.44
1:40PM
1.06
2:17AM
1.41
2:46PM
1.00
3:16AM
1.39
4:13PM
0.98
4:23AM
1.41
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:14PM
0.30
5:41AM
0.40
5:43PM
0.37
6:24AM
0.48
6:13PM
0.45
7:11AM
0.57
6:45PM
0.54
8:07AM
0.63
7:24PM
0.62
9:14AM
0.67
8:16PM
0.70
10:33AM
0.66
9:25PM
0.74
11:42AM
0.60
Fri
06
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Sunrise--6:45--6:46--6:47--6:47--6:48--6:48--6:50
Sunset7:22--7:22--7:20--7:19--7:17--7:15--7:15--
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
thunderstorm
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
light rain
Rain (mm)
----434144352-------21
Temp. °C262525262422242223242323242323242326302622
Feels °C (?)252627252423232123242424242424232126282519
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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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