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Stockton Beach surfForecast / NSW – Newcastle / Australia
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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
20.5° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Stockton Beach surf forecast from 1 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 5 Jun, 1PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 11s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 5 Jun, 7PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 12s period, S swell with 4,009 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 2 Jun, 10AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s period with E 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 Tuesday (Jun 02) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 7s. 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 4.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 05) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 02) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Tue 2nd Jun) | 2ft (0.6m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Fri 5th Jun) | 8ft (2.4m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Fri 5th Jun) | 13ft (4.0m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Stockton Beach over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 12°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Tue morning, fresh winds from the WNW by Thu afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun afternoon, min 11°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Fri morning, light winds from the NE by Sun night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 2 | Wednesday 3 | Thursday 4 | Friday 5 | Saturday 6 | Sunday 7 | Monday 8 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | E 12 | E 12 | E 11 | E 10 | S 9 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | |
58 | 40 | 59 | 45 | 46 | 67 | 66 | 56 | 34 | 328 | 3377 | 3131 | 2274 | 1086 | 592 | 374 | 358 | 227 | 131 | 105 | 45 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | off | cross-on | cross-off | |
High Tide | 9:34PM1.77m | 10:24AM1.21m | 10:13PM1.73m | 11:10AM1.21m | 10:52PM1.68m | 11:58AM1.21m | 11:34PM1.62m | 12:45PM1.22m | 00:20AM1.55m | 1:34PM1.25m | 1:11AM1.48m | 2:23PM1.30m | 2:06AM1.41m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:58PM0.57m | 4:27AM0.37m | 3:40PM0.63m | 5:09AM0.38m | 4:24PM0.68m | 5:51AM0.39m | 5:11PM0.72m | 6:33AM0.41m | 6:04PM0.75m | 7:15AM0.43m | 7:03PM0.75m | 7:59AM0.44m | 8:07PM0.72m | ||||||||
6:47 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | |
— | 4:53 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:52 | — | |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 6 | 1 | 2 | 4 | |
Temp °C | 19 | 19 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 16 |
15 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 8 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | E 12 | E 12 | E 11 | E 10 | S 9 | S 11 | S 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 8 |
58 | 40 | 59 | 45 | 46 | 67 | 66 | 56 | 34 | 328 | 1800 | 2195 | 1673 | 1086 | 592 | 374 | 358 | 227 | 131 | 105 | 45 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | S 7 | S 8 | S 7 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 10 | SSW 6 | E 10 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | SSE 22 | SSE 18 | S 16 | S 15 | S 9 |
16 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 20 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 2 | 7 | 46 | 33 | 20 | 18 | 28 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | — | S 12 | S 11 | S 7 | SW 5 | NE 8 | NE 8 | S 8 | E 12 | — | — | — | — | — | S 22 | E 9 | S 14 | E 9 | E 9 | SSE 19 |
2 | — | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 11 | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | 6 | 15 | 2 | 6 | 34 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 3 | NW 4 | NW 4 | NW 4 | NW 4 | WNW 4 | NW 4 | WNW 4 | W 4 | W 5 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
5 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 21 | 12 | 17 | 25 | 18 | 27 | 3377 | 3131 | 2274 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 34 | 2 | 82 | 82 | 2 | 73 | 82 | 87 | 284 | 68 | 94 | 68 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 46 | 2 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
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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.











