Stockton Beach surf break

Stockton Beach surfForecast / NSW – Newcastle / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Wednesday 19 Nov 2025 AEDT
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Stockton Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Stockton Beach sea temperature is
21.1° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Stockton Beach this week:

The surf forecast for Stockton Beach over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Nov 20) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Stockton Beach in the next 12 days are 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Nov 26) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Nov 20) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Thu 20th Nov)3.5ft (1.0m) 8s
Best Surf 5AM (Wed 26th Nov)8ft (2.5m) 8s
Most Powerful 5AM (Wed 26th Nov)8ft (2.5m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Stockton Beach over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 24°C on Wed afternoon, min 17°C on Wed morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Sun morning. Warm (max 22°C on Mon afternoon, min 17°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
19
Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
2
2
0
1
1
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.4
S
1.6
ENE
1.7
NE
0.7
ENE
0.6
E
1.4
S
1.9
SSE
1.9
SSE
1.7
SE
1.5
SE
0.9
E
1.8
ESE
0.8
E
0.7
E
0.9
E
0.9
E
1.1
E
1.6
ENE
1.2
E
1.4
E
1.6
E
Period(s) (?)105888678771161010101097888
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)29133335634115131640827719818926913196156154211216176229318
Wind
(km/h)
10
ENE
35
ENE
15
N
10
S
30
S
25
S
25
SSE
25
SSE
15
ESE
20
ESE
15
ESE
15
E
10
ENE
5
SE
5
ENE
5
SSE
20
E
10
E
10
ENE
30
ENE
20
NNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
crosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
onononcross-
on
glassglassonononcross-
on
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:22AM
1.63
8:40PM
1.22
8:56AM
1.68
9:21PM
1.20
9:32AM
1.71
10:03PM
1.18
10:08AM
1.71
10:47PM
1.16
10:45AM
1.69
11:33PM
1.13
11:24AM
1.66
12:21AM
1.11
12:05PM
1.61
1:13AM
1.10
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:54PM
0.35
2:21AM
0.37
3:33PM
0.32
2:56AM
0.39
4:14PM
0.31
3:31AM
0.44
4:55PM
0.31
4:09AM
0.50
5:38PM
0.32
4:47AM
0.56
6:22PM
0.34
5:30AM
0.63
7:08PM
0.36
Wednesday
19
Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Sunrise5:41--5:39--5:39--5:39--5:39--5:39--5:37--
Sunset-7:35--7:35--7:36--7:37--7:37--7:38--7:39-
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
thunderstorm
light rain
light rain
light rain
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
heavy rain
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
rain showers
Rain (mm)
-----3221---135------3
Temp. °C232423222119191819191919171919212221222422
Feels °C (?)211919222018171516171717172019222221222323
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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 12 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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