
Surf Forecasts:
Stockton Beach surf forecast from 5 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 11 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 11 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s period, S swell with 361 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 7 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s period with S 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 Friday (Aug 07) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s. 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 1.3m 10s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 4s period and expected on Monday (Aug 10) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Fri 7th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Tue 11th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Tue 11th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Stockton Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here.
We’ve got a bit of a slow start along this stretch, but there’s some promise later on. The first week is mostly small and messy, with a few windows of clean surf if you’re keen. Real action cranks up from the second Thursday, when things get serious.
For Wednesday the 5th and Thursday the 6th, forget it – tiny 1 ft to 3 ft swell with weak energy (42 to 119), and mostly onshore or glassy but no power. Not worth paddling out. Friday the 7th morning is surfable but ordinary, with a 2 ft SSE swell, clean northwest cross-off breeze and energy up to 116 – you’ll get something, but it’s nothing to write home about.
Saturday the 8th morning sees glassy 1 ft SSE swell, but again, barely a ripple. Sunday the 9th morning bumps up to 3 ft east swell, clean cross-off wind, energy at 116 – still small but rideable on the right gear.
Now, Monday the 10th morning is a cracker for wind but not swell – we’ve got a strong 25 mph WNW cross-off, but only 3 ft ENE swell. That’s more of a windsurf or kite day; paddle surfing is a struggle. Monday afternoon cleans right up with a fresh offshore, but the swell drops back to 2 ft.
Then we start seeing real swell building. Tuesday the 11th morning: 4 ft south swell, clean offshore WNW wind at 12 mph, moderate energy at 349. Conditions are good, and the crowd is possible – get on it if you can. The south swell direction suits Stockton Beach (SE optimum).
Wednesday the 12th holds at 3 ft south, clean offshore, energy down a bit at 120 – still surfable but ordinary.
Now here’s the standout: Thursday the 13th morning – this is the pick of the whole outlook. We’ve got a solid 7 ft south swell, clean WSW cross-off breeze at 6 mph, and very strong wave energy at 705. That’s proper groundswell with a 9-second period, so the waves will have shape and power. Water temp is 64°, about average for this time of year. This one is for experienced surfers – over 5 ft, so it’s too big for beginners. The break can get crowded sometimes, but it’s worth the company.
Friday the 14th morning is also strong: 5 ft south swell, clean cross-off wind, energy at 510. Very good surf conditions, but again, intermediates should be cautious.
Saturday the 15th and Sunday the 16th show continued swell between 5 ft and 6 ft, but the wind goes cross or cross-onshore, making it messier. Good for experts who don’t mind a chop.
Monday the 17th drops a bit but stays punchy with 4 ft to 3 ft and strong cross-onshore wind – not great for paddling, might be more fun for kites.
Tuesday the 18th morning brings back clean, cross-off conditions with a 5 ft SSE swell (period 10 seconds) and solid energy at 546 – another very good session for confident surfers. Wednesday the 19th morning holds at 4 ft SE, clean, moderate energy at 350.
And finally, Thursday the 20th morning is glassy – zero wind, 3 ft SE swell, energy at 253, and good conditions. A nice clean finish, if you can get out.
Overall: the 13th and 18th mornings are your true standouts – big, clean, powerful south swells. The first week is a wait-and-see. Don’t bother with the beach break until that Thursday.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed afternoon, min 9°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun morning, min 7°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat morning, strong winds from the WNW by Sun night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 9 | SSE 12 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | SSW 8 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
31 | 26 | 27 | 30 | 99 | 130 | 65 | 90 | 48 | 32 | 34 | 63 | 99 | 77 | 197 | 177 | 65 | 67 | 325 | 293 | 235 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | glassy | off | off | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | off | glassy | on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 12:54PM1.43m | 1:05AM1.22m | 1:53PM1.46m | 2:17AM1.12m | 3:00PM1.52m | 3:41AM1.07m | 4:12PM1.60m | 5:05AM1.09m | 5:19PM1.69m | 6:15AM1.16m | 6:20PM1.79m | 7:11AM1.24m | 7:13PM1.85m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:14PM0.50m | 7:13AM0.42m | 8:30PM0.51m | 8:12AM0.47m | 9:54PM0.46m | 9:20AM0.49m | 11:13PM0.37m | 10:32AM0.48m | 00:18AM0.26m | 11:40AM0.43m | 1:11AM0.16m | 12:41PM0.36m | 1:58AM0.10m | ||||||||
6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | |
— | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:21 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 16 | 19 | 14 |
Feels °C | 12 | 13 | 8 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 11 | 14 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 5 | E 9 | SSW 5 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | ENE 9 | SSE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | SSW 8 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 |
9 | 26 | 7 | 30 | 99 | 130 | 37 | 90 | 48 | 32 | 34 | 63 | 99 | 77 | 6 | 177 | 65 | 67 | 325 | 293 | 235 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | S 5 | E 8 | E 10 | E 9 | ENE 10 | SSE 10 | E 8 | S 8 | S 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | E 14 | S 9 | S 13 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 |
31 | 4 | 22 | 17 | 15 | 19 | 65 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 31 | 15 | 13 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 28 | 18 | 33 | 32 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | S 10 | SSE 12 | SSW 5 | E 16 | E 7 | E 9 | E 15 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | S 8 | S 7 | E 14 | S 6 | S 13 | S 13 | E 13 | E 13 | S 18 | — | S 16 |
2 | 2 | 27 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 14 | 4 | 17 | 9 | 19 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 6 | — | 5 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 3 | NNW 2 | NE 3 | ENE 8 | NW 4 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | NW 3 | NW 3 |
— | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 1 | 2 | 197 | 42 | 47 | 15 | 7 | 6 | 5 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2 | 41 | 2 | 2 | 138 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 2 | 29 | 29 | 0 | 14 | 56 | 177 | 162 | 57 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
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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.
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