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Stockton Beach surfForecast / NSW – Newcastle / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Friday 09 Jan 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
23.6° C
 (Which is normal for this time of year)

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 Saturday (Jan 10) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Stockton Beach in the next 12 days are 2.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 10) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Jan 11) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sat 10th Jan)7.5ft (2.3m) 8s
Best Surf 5AM (Sat 10th Jan)7.5ft (2.3m) 8s
Most Powerful 5AM (Sat 10th Jan)7.5ft (2.3m) 8s

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

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 34°C on Sat afternoon, min 18°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ENE on Fri afternoon, light winds from the WSW by Sat night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Tue afternoon, min 21°C on Mon afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Fri
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
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Rating
(10 max)
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.3
ENE
1.9
NE
0.9
ENE
0.8
ENE
1.1
ENE
1.9
S
2.2
SSE
1.6
S
1.5
ESE
1.6
ESE
1.3
E
1
E
0.8
S
0.7
SSE
0.6
SSE
1
E
0.9
ESE
0.8
ESE
1.5
E
1.7
NE
0.8
ENE
Period(s) (?)788887886787111010666677
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)52748594711573975853391672471911121541047276473814427169
Wind
(km/h)
40
ENE
15
NNE
20
NW
25
NNE
35
SSW
25
S
30
SSE
15
SE
25
ESE
20
ESE
10
E
15
S
15
ESE
10
ESE
15
ESE
20
E
10
ENE
15
ENE
35
ENE
10
NNE
25
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on		crosscross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
off		crosscross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		ononcrossononcross-
on		onononcross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:22AM
1.31
2:08PM
1.26
3:12AM
1.32
2:56PM
1.13
4:05AM
1.34
3:54PM
1.04
5:00AM
1.39
5:03PM
0.99
5:53AM
1.45
6:16PM
0.99
6:42AM
1.53
7:17PM
1.03
7:26AM
1.60
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:57PM
0.37
8:19AM
0.64
8:34PM
0.44
9:23AM
0.69
9:14PM
0.50
10:36AM
0.69
9:58PM
0.53
11:50AM
0.66
10:48PM
0.55
12:52PM
0.59
11:41PM
0.56
1:40PM
0.50
12:34AM
0.55
Fri
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Sunrise--5:54--5:54--5:56--5:56--5:58--5:58--5:58
Sunset8:05--8:05--8:05--8:04--8:04--8:04--8:04--
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
cloud
cloud
heavy rain
light rain
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
clear
rain showers
thunderstorm
clear
rain showers
clear
part cloud
thunderstorm
cloud
Rain (mm)
-------12211--12-1--31-
Temp. °C292633343022212021212223242424242424262222
Feels °C (?)252330322818171620192324252425242525241924
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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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