
Surf Forecasts:
Stockton Beach surf forecast from 7 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 13 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 13 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s period, SSW swell with 1,038 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 7 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 9s period with SSE 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 07) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Stockton Beach in the next 16 days are 2.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 13) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 13) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Fri 7th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Thu 13th Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Thu 13th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Stockton Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for Stockton Beach over the next couple of weeks. Straight up, it’s a pretty grim start. We’ve got a long dry spell to get through before anything actually worth paddling out for shows up.
The first real flicker of life doesn’t come until Friday morning, August 7th, but honestly, it’s nothing to get excited about. We’re looking at a weak 2ft SSE swell with a short 10-second period. The combined energy is weak (114), and while the 64° water is running about a degree and a half cooler than usual for this time of year. The morning has a light offshore breeze which keeps it clean, but the wave comment says it all – surfable, but very ordinary. Afternoon gets worse as that wind swings onshore.
The whole weekend and into the following week is pretty much a washout. Saturday and Sunday offer tiny, weak swell with periods under 10 seconds, and the winds aren’t cooperating. There’s a glassy moment Saturday morning, but the swell is only 1ft. You’d be struggling to even get a ride.
We then hit a stretch from Monday, August 10th, right through to Tuesday, August 18th, where there isn’t a single worthwhile recommendation. That’s over a week of poor conditions. We get some decent offshore winds on Monday afternoon, but the swell is tiny and the wind is howling at 25 mph, making it a battle to even get out. We see a bit of size pop up Thursday afternoon, August 13th, with a 7ft S swell and a big jump in energy (943). The wind is fresh offshore, but the comment warns that the swell is too big for this break. And it just gets bigger from there. Friday, August 14th, sees a solid 8ft S swell with a long 12-second period and very high energy (1490), but again – too big. Definitely an expert-only zone if it even breaks properly. The rest of that week and into the next stays messy with strong winds, making it more of a windsurfing or kiting setup than a clean surf one.
Finally, after all that waiting, we get a genuine standout on Friday, August 21st. The morning session is looking like the clear winner of this whole forecast. Swell settles to a nice 5ft from the E with a long-period 13-second groundswell. That’s proper energy (764), and the winds are near glassy out of the NW. The text says to expect very good surf conditions. This is the one to circle on the calendar. It’s a couple of weeks out, so take it with a pinch of salt, but if it holds, it’ll be worth the wait. Just remember, that longer period swell might be a bit straight at this beach break, so look for a bank that can handle it. The afternoon gets choppy when the seabreeze kicks in though.
Saturday morning, August 22nd, has another pulse of size – 8ft from the S – but it’s back into the "too big" category with massive energy (1599), so likely only for the brave if it’s even rideable.
So, to wrap it up: the next week and a half is a total dud. Don’t even bother. The real standout is that Friday, August 21st morning. Mark it down and hope the forecast stays sweet.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun morning, min 9°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri morning, fresh winds from the NW by Sun night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue afternoon, min 8°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WNW on Mon afternoon, light winds from the NW by Tue night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | S 8 | S 8 | E 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | S 10 | S 9 | S 11 | S 10 | ENE 10 | SW 8 | SSW 9 | S 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
56 | 88 | 49 | 32 | 44 | 60 | 108 | 106 | 190 | 119 | 64 | 27 | 28 | 67 | 38 | 79 | 48 | 31 | 192 | 1038 | 730 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | on | cross | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 3:00PM1.52m | 3:41AM1.07m | 4:12PM1.60m | 5:05AM1.09m | 5:19PM1.69m | 6:15AM1.16m | 6:20PM1.79m | 7:11AM1.24m | 7:13PM1.85m | 7:59AM1.33m | 8:03PM1.87m | 8:44AM1.39m | 8:49PM1.83m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:54PM0.46m | 9:20AM0.49m | 11:13PM0.37m | 10:32AM0.48m | 00:18AM0.26m | 11:40AM0.43m | 1:11AM0.16m | 12:41PM0.36m | 1:58AM0.10m | 1:36PM0.30m | 2:42AM0.06m | 2:27PM0.26m | 3:22AM0.07m | ||||||||
6:39 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | |
— | 5:17 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:22 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 9 |
Feels °C | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 4 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | S 8 | S 8 | E 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | S 10 | S 9 | S 11 | S 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | S 9 | S 10 |
56 | 88 | 49 | 28 | 44 | 60 | 108 | 106 | 190 | 119 | 64 | 27 | 28 | 67 | 38 | 79 | 45 | 31 | 9 | 417 | 730 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | E 8 | E 7 | SSE 9 | E 8 | S 7 | S 6 | SSE 8 | S 8 | S 13 | E 13 | SSW 6 | SSW 7 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | E 10 | S 8 | — | ENE 10 | E 10 |
38 | 21 | 16 | 32 | 34 | 15 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 18 | 28 | 29 | 32 | 48 | 12 | — | 10 | 9 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 11 | E 17 | S 8 | ENE 7 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | S 6 | E 14 | — | S 13 | E 13 | — | S 12 | S 12 | — | — | — | — | S 16 | S 18 |
20 | 6 | 21 | 9 | 32 | 15 | 7 | 2 | 4 | — | 3 | 4 | — | 3 | 25 | — | — | — | — | 5 | 7 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 2 | — | — | — | — | NE 4 | NE 5 | — | NW 3 | NW 4 | WNW 5 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | NW 3 | NNW 3 | NW 4 | WNW 4 | NW 4 | SW 8 | SSW 9 | WNW 3 |
1 | — | — | — | — | 8 | 19 | — | 3 | 49 | 71 | 22 | 12 | 9 | 4 | 21 | 37 | 73 | 192 | 1038 | 1 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 46 | 0 | 2 | 29 | 29 | 0 | 2 | 29 | 162 | 82 | 60 | 24 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 29 | 196 | 285 | 169 | 0 |
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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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