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. We’ve got a bit of a slow start, but there’s a couple of windows that are going to be proper fun.

Stockton Beach is the only spot on the radar, and it’s a classic exposed beach setup. The water is sitting at 65°, which is pretty much normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The first few days are a write-off. Monday morning on the 27th of July offers a clean 4ft S swell, but the energy is weak (207), and honestly, it’s not enough to get excited about. By Monday afternoon, the wind swings onshore and it’s game over. Tuesday and Wednesday are tiny, with nothing doing. The wind is mostly offshore, but there’s just no swell to work with. You’d be better off waxing your board at home.

The real action starts to build on Thursday the 30th of July. Thursday morning we’ve got a clean 6ft S swell with a solid 10-second period, and the energy is ramping up (795). The wind is offshore from the WSW, so it’s going to be clean. That’s a good solid session, but it’s not the standout.

Thursday afternoon is a different beast. The swell jumps to 8ft from the S, and the energy is thumping at 1596. That’s a lot of water moving. This is expert territory, and it’s likely going to be too big for the average punter. The wind is cross-shore, so it’s not going to be perfect, but for the crew who can handle it, there will be some serious power.

Friday the 31st of July is similar. Friday morning is clean with a 7ft S swell (957), but the afternoon sees 8ft again (2055) with the same cross-shore wind. This is a big swell window, and it’s for the experienced only.

The standout for the whole outlook is Saturday the 1st of August. The morning delivers a clean 5ft SSE swell with moderate energy (516), and the wind is cross-offshore from the SW. It’s going to be clean, at a size that’s solid for a good intermediate, and the consistency is decent. That’s the one to circle. The afternoon on Saturday is still a good 5ft, still clean, but a touch smaller.

Sunday the 2nd of August morning is a beauty. The wind goes glassy from the north, and we’ve got a 4ft SSE swell (364). It’s not a big day, but for a lazy Sunday morning surf, it’s going to be clean and fun. The crowds could be a factor though, as it can get busy on a nice weekend morning.

After that, the surf drops off again. Monday the 3rd of August is a clean 3ft, but it’s small. The rest of the first week and into the second week is a mix of small, messy, or just too big again. The morning of the 9th of August has a clean 5ft ESE swell (408), which is a pick if you’re desperate, but it’s not a patch on that Saturday.

The 10th and 11th of August are clean but small, and the period is short. The wind is good, but the swell is weak. It’s not a great run for the second week.

So, look, if you’re planning a session, the absolute pick is Saturday, 1st August at Stockton Beach. The morning will be the best of the bunch. The Thursday and Friday before are for the big-wave crew only. Enjoy the glassy Sunday morning too, but don’t expect a big day.

Rusty.

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