
Surf Forecasts:
Stockton Beach surf forecast from 7 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 10 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, NE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 13 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 12s period, S swell with 1,355 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 8 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 8s 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 Saturday (Aug 08) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Stockton Beach in the next 16 days are 2.2m 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 13) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Monday (Aug 10) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Mon 10th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Thu 13th Aug) | 7ft (2.2m) 12s |
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 on offer around Stockton Beach over the next couple of weeks.
We’re starting off with a bit of a slow one. The first few days are flat and not worth paddling out for. Saturday the 8th is a total write-off with tiny 1 ft to 2 ft junk and a combined wave energy of (69) that’s barely a ripple. That easterly wind kicks up in the arvo, making a mess of it. Sunday the 9th is still tiny, around 2 ft, but the morning has a light cross-off breeze and it’s clean, so you could get a few gutless ones if you’re really keen. The afternoon glass-off is even nicer, but the swell is just too small.
Monday the 10th turns ugly. A strong WNW wind at 22 mph pumps through the morning, with the swell jumping to 4 ft, but the combined energy is moderate (264), and the breezes are just too strong for decent paddle surfing. This is a kite day, not a surf day. The rest of the week stays messy with onshore or strong cross-off winds, and the swell is bouncing around but never with good conditions. By Thursday the 13th, the swell gets to 7 ft from the south with a solid (916) energy reading, but that cross-onshore wind from the southeast ruins it. Too choppy.
Now, here’s the first real glimmer. Friday morning, August 14th – the stars align for a bit. The swell is a clean 4 ft from the south (9-second period), combined energy of (234) is moderate, and the wind is light offshore from the west-northwest. That’s glassy, clean conditions. The break is a beach setup, so with that period, expect some fun, punchy shapes. It’s a good session for intermediates. Crowds are possible, so get in early.
Saturday morning, August 15th is the standout of the first week. It’s the best on offer. The swell bumps up to 4 ft from the south, period still 10 seconds, and the combined energy is (384) – that’s a solid, moderate push. The wind is a light cross-off from the southwest. Clean, lined-up waves. This is the one to circle. It’s not too big for intermediates, but it’s got enough grunt to be fun.
The rest of the second week is a bit of a mixed bag. There’s a gap of poor conditions from August 16th to the 20th, with onshore winds and chop. The swell gets bigger, up to 6 ft, but the wind is junk. Then Tuesday afternoon, August 18th, the wind drops to glassy, the swell is 4 ft from the east-southeast, energy at (237). That’s clean, but the swell is short period (7 seconds), so it’ll be a bit crumbly.
Looking further out, Friday morning, August 21st is promising. The swell is 5 ft from the east-southeast, with a moderate (302) energy, and the wind is a light cross-off from the northwest. Clean, clean, clean. That’s a good session for those who like a bit of size with a clean face. Saturday morning, August 22nd has a clean 3 ft from the east with a moderate offshore wind – that’s a fun, smaller day for the loggers.
To be honest, the big winner is Saturday morning, August 15th. That’s the pick of the whole outlook. Get on it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun morning, min 9°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun afternoon, fresh winds from the WNW by Mon morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 11°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WNW on Wed afternoon, light winds from the SE by Thu afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | ||||||||||||||
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 9 | S 8 | S 8 | E 8 | E 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 7 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | E 9 | ENE 9 | S 9 | S 11 | S 10 | ENE 10 | S 8 | S 11 | S 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
49 | 32 | 44 | 61 | 81 | 82 | 144 | 260 | 124 | 64 | 40 | 25 | 39 | 189 | 92 | 31 | 127 | 907 | 434 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | glassy | on | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 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 | 9:20AM0.49m | 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 | |||||||
— | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:22 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 19 | 19 | 14 | 18 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 14 |
Feels °C | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 7 | 9 | 7 | 13 | 14 | 10 | 11 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 11 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | S 8 | S 8 | E 8 | E 9 | ENE 9 | E 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | E 9 | ENE 9 | S 9 | S 11 | S 10 | S 9 | S 8 | S 11 | S 10 |
49 | 28 | 44 | 61 | 81 | 82 | 51 | 260 | 124 | 64 | 40 | 25 | 39 | 189 | 92 | 23 | 127 | 907 | 434 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | SSE 9 | E 8 | S 7 | S 6 | S 6 | SE 8 | S 9 | S 13 | SW 5 | SW 5 | SSW 7 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 |
32 | 32 | 34 | 15 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 25 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 18 | 9 | 10 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | ENE 4 | SSE 8 | E 14 | S 13 | — | E 13 | S 12 | — | S 11 | — | — | — | NE 7 | — | — |
17 | 9 | 32 | 15 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 3 | — | 4 | 3 | — | 3 | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | NE 3 | NNE 4 | — | ENE 7 | NW 4 | NW 4 | NW 4 | WNW 4 | WNW 3 | NW 3 | NNW 3 | NW 4 | WNW 4 | W 3 | — | — |
— | — | — | 4 | 12 | — | 144 | 22 | 35 | 23 | 11 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 17 | 13 | 6 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 2 | 29 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 516 | 74 | 73 | 86 | 57 | 24 | 2 | 2 | 222 | 2 | 11 | 11 | 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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