Stockton Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming down the line for us.

Overall, the next 16 days are a bit of a mixed bag. We’re looking at a few promising windows of clean surf, but there are also some big, powerful days that will be too much for most. The water is sitting at 65°F right now, which is right on the money for this time of year—nothing unusual there.

We’ve got a bit of a slow start. The first few days are a write-off with poor conditions. The real action doesn’t kick off until Monday, September 7th. That morning, Stockton Beach will see a clean 5ft south-southeast swell under light, cross-offshore winds. It’s a decent start, but the energy is still moderate (288).

Tuesday, September 8th is where things get interesting, but you need to know your limits. The morning brings a solid 7ft south-southeast swell with strong energy (743). The swell is too big for this break, so this is experts-only territory. The wind is cross, but it’s a lot of water moving.

The standout for the whole period is Friday, September 11th. That morning, everything lines up. You’ve got a 6ft south swell with a long 11-second period, and the wind is totally glassy. The energy is strong (946), and the conditions are described as very good. This is the one to circle on the calendar. The swell direction is a match for the break, and it’s going to be clean as a whistle. Just be aware, with crowds possible, you might have some company.

Saturday, September 12th morning also looks good with a glassy 5ft SSE swell, but it’s a step down in quality from the Friday session.

We then have a few days of smaller, cleaner waves, like Sunday, September 13th morning with a 3ft south swell and offshore wind, and Monday, September 14th morning with a 3ft SSE swell. Good for a log or a fun board.

Later in the second week, from Thursday, September 17th morning, we see a return of clean, long-period swell. That morning is a 4ft south swell with an 11-second period and light offshore winds (492). It’s a good option, but the real power returns later that afternoon with a 6ft south swell and a 12-second period, though the wind gets messy.

Friday, September 18th morning has a 5ft south swell, but the conditions are marginal. The energy is strong (1014), but it’s a gamble.

To wrap it up, the best bet is without a doubt the glassy, clean conditions of Friday, September 11th. If you miss that, the Thursday, September 17th morning also has real potential. The rest of the window is a mix of too big or too small.

Keep your eyes on the horizon, and stay safe out there.

Rusty

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