Stockton Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right, mate, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for Stockton Beach.

The next week and a half is a mixed bag with a few clean windows, but you’ll need to be patient. The best action is definitely stacked towards the end of the run.

It kicks off on Thursday, July 16th, with a bit of a surprise. Afternoon showers and glassy conditions with a 5.6ft S swell arriving at 8 seconds. The energy is decent (456), and with that glassy wind, it’ll be clean. That’s a solid, fun option right out of the gate.

Friday the 17th and Saturday the 18th are a write-off. Cross-onshore winds and choppy, weak surf – not worth the paddle.

Sunday the 19th sees a jump in energy (727), with a 5.6ft E swell and a 10-second period, but the wind is still cross-onshore and it’s messy. It’s a watch-and-wait day.

Now, Monday the 20th is where it gets interesting. The morning is glassy, NNE wind, with a 4.9ft E swell at 10 seconds. The energy is solid (550). That’s your first standout. Clean, lined-up waves, and you’ll have the place to yourself if you’re early. Crowds are only sometimes an issue here.

The wind swings onshore in the afternoon, so make the most of the morning.

Tuesday the 21st is a good follow-up. Morning light NNW breeze, cross-off, with a 3.6ft E swell. It’s clean but smaller. Still a fun session.

Wednesday the 22nd and Thursday the 23rd drop right off. Swell sinks to 2.3ft and 1.6ft, with very low energy (107 and 54). Not worth a wet suit.

Friday the 24th afternoon brings a new S swell, 6.2ft at 10 seconds, with a cross wind and a big jump in energy (773). It’s a bit raw, but it’s the start of the next push.

Then we hit the real gold. Saturday the 25th morning has a clean, cross-off breeze with a 4.9ft S swell, and the period stretches to 12 seconds. That’s a proper groundswell, and it’s clean. The energy is still strong (611). This is a top-tier session for the more experienced crew – over 4.9ft, so it’s a bit spicy for beginners.

The real standout, though, is Monday the 27th afternoon. A clear sky, light NNW breeze, and a 5.9ft S swell at 10 seconds. The energy jumps right up to 668. That’s going to be the best of the run – clean, punchy, and well-shaped. Keep an eye on this one.

Tuesday the 28th and Wednesday the 29th mornings are also very good, with clean offshore winds and 3.9ft to 3.6ft S swell. Fun, user-friendly waves.

And then, the big one: Thursday the 30th morning. Offshore WSW wind, 5.9ft S swell at 9 seconds, and the energy is massive at 965. That’s a lot of power. The wind is clean, so the waves will be well-shaped. It’s a heavy session, strictly for the experts. The afternoon also holds size but gets a bit of a cross-shore breeze.

The water temp is 64.8°F, which is about normal for the time of year, so a 3/2 wetsuit is fine.

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