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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 9 pm Monday 04 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
22.7° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)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 Tuesday (May 05) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 17s. 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 3.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 10) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Thursday (May 07) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Tue 5th May) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Fri 8th May) | 11ft (3.5m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Sun 10th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Stockton Beach over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 21°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Thu afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Tue night, fresh winds from the W by Thu afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Fri afternoon, min 7°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Thu night, light winds from the WSW by Sun morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 5 | Wednesday 6 | Thursday 7 | Friday 8 | Saturday 9 | Sunday 10 | Mon 11 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
E 10 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | S 9 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 12 | SSE 14 | S 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | S 11 | S 11 | |
676 | 599 | 526 | 451 | 354 | 340 | 346 | 234 | 190 | 573 | 1504 | 991 | 656 | 696 | 1208 | 3387 | 1513 | 1461 | 913 | 1018 | 970 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | on | cross-off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | |
High Tide | 10:38AM1.20m | 10:38PM1.67m | 11:27AM1.17m | 11:19PM1.62m | 12:21PM1.14m | 00:04AM1.57m | 1:19PM1.14m | 00:55AM1.51m | 2:19PM1.17m | 1:50AM1.47m | 3:14PM1.22m | 2:49AM1.45m | 4:03PM1.31m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:46AM0.43m | 4:01PM0.61m | 5:32AM0.47m | 4:42PM0.69m | 6:20AM0.50m | 5:30PM0.76m | 7:11AM0.52m | 6:27PM0.81m | 8:02AM0.52m | 7:33PM0.82m | 8:51AM0.51m | 8:41PM0.79m | 9:38AM0.48m | ||||||||
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 | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — |
 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:06 | — | — | 5:05 |
6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 6 | |
Temp °C | 19 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 14 | 11 | 18 | 20 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 |
18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 5 | 2 | 12 | 15 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | S 9 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 12 | SSE 14 | S 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | S 8 | E 13 |
 kJ | 676 | 599 | 526 | 451 | 354 | 340 | 346 | 234 | 190 | 573 | 1504 | 991 | 656 | 696 | 1208 | 3387 | 1513 | 1461 | 913 | 324 | 157 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 17 | S 17 | S 16 | S 4 | S 10 | S 8 | S 7 | S 6 | S 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | SSE 15 | E 12 | E 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 16 |
| kJ | 6 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 34 | 47 | 15 | 7 | 2 | 89 | 48 | 53 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 35 | 827 | 71 | 110 | 343 | 212 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 16 | SSE 18 | SSE 16 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 17 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 12 | — | — | E 12 | — |
| kJ | — | — | 5 | 31 | 52 | 16 | 14 | 3 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 68 | — | — | 102 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 3 | SSW 3 | S 5 | S 5 | — | — | NE 3 | W 2 | SW 4 | WSW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 11 | S 11 |
| kJ | 3 | 7 | 13 | 13 | — | — | 9 | 1 | 27 | 24 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1018 | 970 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 73 | 0 | 0 | 172 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 3 | 2 | 124 | 0 | 2 | 223 |
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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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