Stockton Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.90° S 151.79° E

Stockton Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 pm 16 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Stockton Beach sea temperature is
18.2° C
0.3° 

Stockton Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Stockton Beach surf forecast from 16 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 20 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 10s period, E swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 10s period, E swell with 625 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 10s 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 Monday (Jul 20) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Stockton Beach in the next 16 days are 1.7m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 23) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Mon 20th Jul)5.5ft (1.7m) 10s
Best Surf 4AM (Mon 20th Jul)5.5ft (1.7m) 10s
Most Powerful 1PM (Sun 19th Jul)5.5ft (1.7m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Stockton Beach over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Right, mate, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for Stockton Beach.

The next week and a half is a mixed bag with a few clean windows, but you’ll need to be patient. The best action is definitely stacked towards the end of the run.

It kicks off on Thursday, July 16th, with a bit of a surprise. Afternoon showers and glassy conditions with a 5.6ft S swell arriving at 8 seconds. The energy is decent (456), and with that glassy wind, it’ll be clean. That’s a solid, fun option right out of the gate.

Friday the 17th and Saturday the 18th are a write-off. Cross-onshore winds and choppy, weak surf – not worth the paddle.

Sunday the 19th sees a jump in energy (727), with a 5.6ft E swell and a 10-second period, but the wind is still cross-onshore and it’s messy. It’s a watch-and-wait day.

Now, Monday the 20th is where it gets interesting. The morning is glassy, NNE wind, with a 4.9ft E swell at 10 seconds. The energy is solid (550). That’s your first standout. Clean, lined-up waves, and you’ll have the place to yourself if you’re early. Crowds are only sometimes an issue here.

The wind swings onshore in the afternoon, so make the most of the morning.

Tuesday the 21st is a good follow-up. Morning light NNW breeze, cross-off, with a 3.6ft E swell. It’s clean but smaller. Still a fun session.

Wednesday the 22nd and Thursday the 23rd drop right off. Swell sinks to 2.3ft and 1.6ft, with very low energy (107 and 54). Not worth a wet suit.

Friday the 24th afternoon brings a new S swell, 6.2ft at 10 seconds, with a cross wind and a big jump in energy (773). It’s a bit raw, but it’s the start of the next push.

Then we hit the real gold. Saturday the 25th morning has a clean, cross-off breeze with a 4.9ft S swell, and the period stretches to 12 seconds. That’s a proper groundswell, and it’s clean. The energy is still strong (611). This is a top-tier session for the more experienced crew – over 4.9ft, so it’s a bit spicy for beginners.

The real standout, though, is Monday the 27th afternoon. A clear sky, light NNW breeze, and a 5.9ft S swell at 10 seconds. The energy jumps right up to 668. That’s going to be the best of the run – clean, punchy, and well-shaped. Keep an eye on this one.

Tuesday the 28th and Wednesday the 29th mornings are also very good, with clean offshore winds and 3.9ft to 3.6ft S swell. Fun, user-friendly waves.

And then, the big one: Thursday the 30th morning. Offshore WSW wind, 5.9ft S swell at 9 seconds, and the energy is massive at 965. That’s a lot of power. The wind is clean, so the waves will be well-shaped. It’s a heavy session, strictly for the experts. The afternoon also holds size but gets a bit of a cross-shore breeze.

The water temp is 64.8°F, which is about normal for the time of year, so a 3/2 wetsuit is fine.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri morning, min 15°C on Thu afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed morning, min 12°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

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Saturday
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Monday
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Wave
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Period (s)
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S
8
1.2
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8
1
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7
1
E
7
1
E
7
1.3
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7
1.3
ESE
7
1.4
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8
1.7
E
10
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10
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10
1.5
E
10
1.4
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10
1.3
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10
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10
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9
0.7
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9
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
373
159
93
100
100
158
177
264
613
603
580
434
384
342
240
196
197
113
88
86
Wind (km/h)
5
E
10
ESE
15
SE
15
SE
10
SSE
15
SE
20
SE
15
SE
15
ESE
10
ESE
5
ENE
5
NNE
15
ENE
10
N
10
NNW
15
ENE
10
NNW
15
NW
5
N
10
WNW
Wind State
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cross-on
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cross-on
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High Tide
9:52PM1.87m
10:39AM1.38m
10:39PM1.76m
11:26AM1.38m
11:24PM1.61m
12:13PM1.37m
00:10AM1.45m
1:01PM1.37m
00:56AM1.29m
1:51PM1.36m
1:46AM1.15m
2:44PM1.37m
2:44AM1.04m
Low Tide
4:35AM0.12m
4:20PM0.40m
5:17AM0.18m
5:12PM0.45m
5:58AM0.26m
6:06PM0.52m
6:38AM0.35m
7:03PM0.58m
7:17AM0.43m
8:07PM0.64m
7:57AM0.50m
9:20PM0.66m
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Temp °C
16
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Feels °C
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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.

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