Stockton Beach surf break

Stockton Beach surfForecast / NSW – Newcastle / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 am Sunday 31 May 2026 AEST
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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
20.6° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Stockton Beach surf forecast from 30 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 6 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 6 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, S swell with 1,647 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 31 May, 10AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s 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 Sunday (May 31) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Stockton Beach in the next 16 days are 3.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 06) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 6s period and expected on Sunday (May 31) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Sun 31st May)3ft (0.9m) 8s
Best Surf 4AM (Sat 6th Jun)7ft (2.1m) 8s
Most Powerful 7AM (Sat 6th Jun)10ft (3.0m) 10s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue afternoon, min 10°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed morning, min 10°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds.

Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
Friday
5
Saturday
6
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
3
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
S
8
0.8
S
8
0.6
E
9
0.9
S
7
0.6
E
9
0.6
E
9
0.6
E
9
0.6
E
9
0.7
E
10
0.5
E
9
0.5
E
9
0.5
E
10
0.5
E
11
0.5
E
10
0.5
E
10
0.5
E
10
0.6
S
7
1.9
SSW
7
2.3
S
11
2.1
S
10
2.3
S
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
109
82
62
69
61
60
58
57
90
43
43
46
61
52
52
52
39
366
1230
918
803
Wind (km/h)
20
WNW
25
WSW
20
W
15
WNW
20
NW
20
NW
15
NNW
20
WNW
25
NW
30
NW
30
WNW
20
W
25
WNW
20
WNW
20
WNW
25
W
25
WSW
15
W
10
W
10
S
10
WSW
off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
off
off
cross
off
High Tide
8:18PM1.78m
8:54AM1.22m
8:56PM1.78m
9:39AM1.22m
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
Low Tide
1:39PM0.50m
3:05AM0.38m
2:18PM0.53m
3:46AM0.37m
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
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
cloud
part cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:45
6:46
6:47
6:47
6:48
6:48
6:48
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
4:53
4:53
4:53
4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
1
2
Temp °C
18
18
13
15
16
13
18
19
14
18
18
15
18
18
14
17
17
12
15
17
17
13
12
8
12
11
8
14
14
11
12
12
9
12
13
10
11
10
8
13
15
15
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
S
8
0.8
S
8
0.7
S
6
0.9
S
7
0.7
S
6
0.6
S
8
0.6
E
9
0.6
E
9
0.7
E
10
0.5
E
9
0.5
E
9
0.5
E
10
0.5
E
11
0.5
E
10
0.5
E
10
0.5
E
10
0.6
S
7
1.2
SSW
7
2.3
S
11
2.1
S
10
1.6
S
9
Energy kJ
109
82
39
69
39
41
58
57
90
43
43
46
61
52
52
52
39
156
1230
918
412
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
E
10
0.6
E
10
0.6
E
9
0.6
E
10
0.6
E
9
0.6
E
9
0.4
S
7
0.2
S
7
0.2
S
8
0.1
S
7
0.1
S
10
0.2
S
10
0.2
S
9
0.3
S
10
0.3
S
8
0.4
SSW
7
0.4
E
10
0.3
E
10
0.3
E
10
0.3
E
10
0.3
E
10
Energy kJ
94
66
62
65
61
60
14
4
5
1
2
8
7
19
10
17
33
18
18
17
16
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
10
0.3
SSE
10
0.4
SSE
9
0.3
S
10
0.2
S
9
0.1
S
10
0.1
NE
4
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
12
0.1
NE
8
0.1
NE
8
0.3
E
12
0.2
S
10
0.2
S
10
Energy kJ
2
18
25
16
6
2
1
3
2
3
2
2
27
9
8
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
W
3
0.2
WNW
4
0.4
WSW
3
0.2
WNW
2
0.6
NW
3
0.3
NNW
3
0.7
NW
4
0.7
NW
4
0.8
NW
4
0.8
WNW
4
0.7
NW
4
0.7
NW
4
0.6
W
4
0.6
W
3
0.6
W
4
1.9
SSW
7
2.3
S
9
Energy kJ
2
1
3
1
7
2
12
13
16
15
13
12
9
8
9
366
803
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
4
3
4
Distance (km)
0
0
0
0
2
2
2
2
2
57
82
2
2
2
2
0
87
0
2
11
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Newcastle
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
4
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
2
4
1
4
2
3
2
4
2
2
2
3
2
1
1
1
4
3
4
7
9
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
7
6
5
5
4
5
5
6
4
4
5
5
5
4
5
8
5
5
7
9
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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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