Stockton Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.90° S 151.79° E

Issued: 3 pm 06 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Stockton Beach sea temperature is
18.7° C

Normal for this time of year

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 6 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 6 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 10s period, SSE swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 7 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 11s period, SE swell with 2,586 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 6 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 10s period with SSE 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 06) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Stockton Beach in the next 16 days are 3.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 12) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Mon 6th Jul)8ft (2.5m) 10s
Best Surf10PM (Mon 6th Jul)8ft (2.5m) 10s
Most Powerful 4PM (Tue 7th Jul)11ft (3.5m) 11s

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


Updates in  hr  min  s Forecast update imminent

Alright, Rusty here. Let's take a look at what we've got coming down the line for Stockton Beach.

The week kicks off with a big pulse of southerly swell, but honestly, it's a bit of a mixed bag. We're looking at a window from Thursday the 9th right through to the weekend of the 12th and 13th that has the best potential for a decent wave. Get ready for a bit of a wait before that, though.

Monday the 6th and Tuesday the 7th are a write-off for the average surfer. We're talking a solid 8 ft to 10 ft of SSE swell with a period of 10 to 11 seconds. That's a massive amount of energy – way too much for this exposed stretch of beach. It's a no-go for anyone but the most experienced chargers, and even then, the wind is messy. This is one of those times where it might be more interesting for the kite crew than us paddle surfers.

The real action starts to clean up on Wednesday morning the 8th, but that swell is still too big at 8 ft. You'd want to be an expert or have a very big board.

Alright, here’s the standout: Thursday the 9th of July. That's your day. The swell has dropped to a much more manageable 5 ft to 6 ft from the ESE and SE with a long period of 10 to 11 seconds. The wind is going glassy and cross-offshore. This is going to be clean, with good shape. It’s the best on offer, hands down.

Friday the 10th keeps the fun rolling. Look for 5 ft SE swell with offshore wind in the morning, keeping things clean. The afternoon gets a bit bumpy with the cross-onshore wind, so get it early.

The weekend of the 11th and 12th fades out gradually. Saturday has 4 ft to 4 ft of leftover SE swell with offshore to cross-offshore winds. It’s small but clean. Sunday is even smaller, dropping to 2 ft to 3 ft. Still clean in the morning, but you’ll need a longboard.

After that, the models show a real lull right through to Tuesday the 15th. Swell drops to under 3 ft, and while the wind stays clean, the wave energy is weak. It’s pretty flat.

Then we get a spike of bigger S swell on the 17th, hitting 7 ft to 7 ft with a 11-second period. The morning of the 17th looks glassy, but again, that’s expert-only territory at Stockton.

The second week offers a glimmer on the 19th. Sunday morning the 19th has a promising 5 ft SE swell with a very long 12-second period and clean cross-offshore wind. That’s a long-range standout to keep an eye on, but it's still a promise, not a guarantee.

So, if you want the best waves: Thursday the 9th of July is your standout. Clean, solid, and lined up. Go get it.

- Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat morning, min 11°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Mon
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
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AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
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AM
PM
Night
AM
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Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
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3
3
2
3
1
2
2
2
2
2
0
1
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
SSE
10
3
SSE
10
3
SSE
10
3.5
SE
11
3
SE
11
2.5
SE
11
2.5
SE
11
2.1
SE
11
1.5
ESE
11
1.7
SE
10
1.7
SE
9
1.6
SE
9
1.6
SE
10
1.4
SE
10
1.2
SE
9
1.1
SE
9
1
ESE
10
0.9
ESE
11
0.7
ESE
10
0.6
ESE
10
0.4
ESE
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1412
1575
1948
2586
2453
1536
1430
1015
499
524
492
414
469
380
230
172
206
186
95
60
30
Wind (km/h)
25
SSE
20
S
20
SSW
25
S
15
SSE
15
SSW
20
SSW
10
S
5
WSW
5
SSW
5
NW
10
W
5
SE
5
NNW
15
NW
20
WNW
15
NW
20
WNW
25
WNW
25
WNW
30
WNW
Wind State
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
High Tide
00:36AM1.43m
1:35PM1.36m
1:31AM1.33m
2:29PM1.43m
2:35AM1.24m
3:28PM1.51m
3:48AM1.18m
4:29PM1.62m
5:04AM1.16m
5:30PM1.73m
6:15AM1.19m
6:28PM1.83m
7:17AM1.23m
Low Tide
6:33PM0.62m
7:10AM0.38m
7:36PM0.61m
7:55AM0.41m
8:47PM0.58m
8:47AM0.44m
10:03PM0.52m
9:44AM0.45m
11:16PM0.43m
10:44AM0.44m
00:23AM0.32m
11:45AM0.42m
1:21AM0.22m
12:44PM0.39m
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6:54
6:54
6:54
6:54
6:54
6:54
6:54
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4:59
4:59
5:00
5:00
5:00
5:00
5:01
5:01
 mm
2
4
2
2
1
2
3
8
4
4
2
2
Temp °C
17
16
16
16
17
16
16
15
13
15
15
15
15
14
17
16
13
17
17
12
16
Feels °C
13
12
10
10
13
13
12
12
12
15
14
13
13
12
13
12
10
12
11
8
9
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
E
14
0.2
E
13
0.8
SE
14
3
SE
11
2.5
SE
11
2.3
SE
11
2.1
SE
11
1.5
ESE
11
1.7
SE
10
1.7
SE
9
1.6
SE
9
1.6
SE
10
1.4
SE
10
1.2
SE
9
1.1
SE
9
1
ESE
10
0.9
ESE
11
0.7
ESE
10
0.6
ESE
10
0.4
SSW
7
Energy kJ
15
12
231
2097
1536
1146
1015
499
524
492
414
469
380
230
172
206
186
95
60
16
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
ESE
14
1
ESE
13
1.5
ESE
11
1.4
SSE
10
0.8
ESE
11
0.6
SE
13
0.1
S
19
0.1
S
19
0.5
ESE
13
0.7
ESE
12
0.7
SSE
8
0.4
SSE
8
0.4
SE
8
0.4
SSW
6
0.4
ESE
9
Energy kJ
246
341
553
394
130
109
7
7
98
127
62
26
16
10
30
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
17
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
19
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
16
0.2
SSE
8
0.1
SE
7
Energy kJ
4
6
6
5
7
5
4
4
4
5
6
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
SSE
10
3
SSE
10
3
SSE
10
3.5
SE
11
3
SE
11
2.5
SE
11
0.3
NW
2
0.2
NNW
2
0.4
NW
3
0.6
WNW
3
0.4
W
3
0.5
W
3
0.5
WNW
3
Energy kJ
1412
1575
1948
2586
2453
1430
1
1
2
7
3
5
6
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
1
4
6
4
4
4
3
3
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
Distance (km)
223
46
2
187
124
2
2
2
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
177
Best forecast wave conditions in Newcastle
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
2
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
5
4
7
7
5
5
4
4
5
4
4
3
3
2
2
2
2
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
8
7
5
5
9
8
9
8
7
5
6
5
8
5
5
5
5
5
9
8
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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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