Stockton Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.90° S 151.79° E

Stockton Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 24 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Stockton Beach sea temperature is
19.4°C
0.5° 

Stockton Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Stockton Beach surf forecast from 24 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 30 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 16s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 28 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 8s period, SSE swell with 688 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 30 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 16s 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 Wednesday (Sep 30) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 6s. 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 2.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 28) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 26) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Wed 30th Sep)2.5ft (0.7m) 16s
Best Surf 7AM (Wed 30th Sep)2.5ft (0.7m) 16s
Most Powerful 1AM (Mon 28th Sep)8ft (2.4m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Stockton Beach over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sat morning, min 15°C on Thu night). Mainly strong winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Sun night. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue morning, min 12°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
24
Friday
25
Saturday
26
Sunday
27
Monday
28
Tuesday
29
Wednesday
30
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Night
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Night
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Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
E
6
1.6
ENE
6
1.6
ENE
7
1.1
ENE
6
1.5
ENE
6
1.4
ENE
7
1.4
NE
7
1.3
ENE
7
1.5
S
5
1.5
SSE
7
1.8
S
7
2.4
SSE
8
2.3
SE
8
1.6
ESE
7
1.2
ESE
7
0.8
S
8
0.8
S
9
0.6
SSE
16
0.9
SSE
16
0.5
S
15
1.2
ENE
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
112
198
222
104
167
180
200
153
129
200
284
688
574
229
129
92
94
198
411
118
81
Wind (km/h)
15
NE
30
NE
15
NNE
10
NNE
20
NE
10
N
10
N
25
NE
30
S
20
S
20
SW
25
SE
20
SSE
15
ESE
15
ESE
15
E
15
ENE
10
NNE
10
N
25
ENE
10
NNE
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross
High Tide
6:30PM1.53m
7:10AM1.37m
7:10PM1.56m
7:43AM1.46m
7:49PM1.56m
8:17AM1.54m
8:29PM1.53m
8:53AM1.61m
9:11PM1.47m
9:32AM1.64m
9:56PM1.38m
10:15AM1.66m
10:45PM1.27m
Low Tide
12:18PM0.46m
00:59AM0.22m
1:00PM0.36m
1:31AM0.18m
1:41PM0.28m
2:04AM0.16m
2:23PM0.22m
2:37AM0.17m
3:07PM0.19m
3:12AM0.21m
3:54PM0.20m
3:50AM0.27m
4:47PM0.24m
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5:41
5:39
5:37
5:35
5:35
5:33
5:31
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5:49
5:50
5:51
5:51
5:52
5:52
5:52
 mm
2
12
Temp °C
20
20
16
23
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21
29
28
19
16
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Feels °C
16
15
12
19
19
19
24
23
13
13
11
11
10
11
12
13
12
13
15
13
13
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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 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.

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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