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Stockton Beach Surf Forecast
/ NSW – Newcastle (55 breaks) / New South Wales (297 breaks) /
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Stockton Beach surfForecast / NSW – Newcastle / Australia
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 am Thursday 21 May 2026 AESTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
20.6° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)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 Thursday (May 21) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m 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 2.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 24) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (May 26) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Thu 21st May) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Thu 21st May) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Sun 24th May) | 8ft (2.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Stockton Beach over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Warm (max 20°C on Sat afternoon, min 17°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Thu morning, light winds from the E by Sat night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Sun morning. Warm (max 20°C on Sun morning, min 14°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | Wednesday 27 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
S 9 | S 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 11 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 12 | E 12 | ESE 11 | E 11 | E 11 | ESE 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | ESE 11 | |
1299 | 1301 | 618 | 619 | 1432 | 1418 | 1373 | 1475 | 1560 | 1613 | 1835 | 1387 | 1230 | 1084 | 894 | 694 | 720 | 834 | 629 | 545 | 407 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | on | on | glassy | cross-on | glassy | off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | off | |
High Tide | 12:16PM1.27m | 00:10AM1.76m | 1:21PM1.27m | 1:11AM1.66m | 2:26PM1.30m | 2:14AM1.55m | 3:27PM1.35m | 3:16AM1.46m | 4:21PM1.42m | 4:16AM1.38m | 5:07PM1.49m | 5:11AM1.32m | 5:49PM1.57m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:41PM0.62m | 7:09AM0.33m | 6:49PM0.67m | 8:07AM0.38m | 8:00PM0.70m | 9:02AM0.42m | 9:13PM0.68m | 9:51AM0.44m | 10:21PM0.64m | 10:35AM0.46m | 11:21PM0.59m | 11:14AM0.47m | 00:13AM0.53m | ||||||||
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 | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — |
 | — | 4:58 | — | — | 4:58 | — | — | 4:57 | — | — | 4:57 | — | — | 4:55 | — | — | 4:55 | — | — | 4:55 | — |
1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | |
Temp °C | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 21 | 16 |
11 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 21 | 14 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | ESE 10 | S 14 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 12 | E 12 | ESE 11 | E 11 | E 11 | ESE 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | ESE 11 |
 kJ | 200 | 159 | 118 | 173 | 15 | 1418 | 1373 | 1475 | 1560 | 1613 | 1835 | 1387 | 1230 | 1084 | 894 | 694 | 720 | 834 | 629 | 545 | 407 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | S 15 | — | — | — | S 21 | S 18 | S 15 | S 13 | S 12 | S 18 | SSE 16 | SSE 14 | S 5 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | SSE 7 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 17 | — | — | — | 9 | 25 | 4 | 14 | 3 | 6 | 25 | 69 | 12 | 42 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 17 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 17 | S 10 | — | S 12 | S 5 | S 20 | SSE 17 | SSE 15 | SSE 10 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 2 | — | 48 | 4 | 7 | 57 | 45 | 20 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 4 | SW 5 | NE 3 | — | — | — | W 3 |
| kJ | 1299 | 1301 | 618 | 619 | 1432 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 31 | 25 | 3 | — | — | — | 2 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 106 | 187 | 181 | 187 | 187 | 209 | 187 | 114 | 114 | 2 | 29 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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.
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