Stockton Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer for Stockton Beach over the next couple of weeks.

First up, we’ve got a bit of a quiet start. The surf picks up on Saturday the 29th of August, but it’s a messy one. We’re looking at a 5ft SSE swell rolling in at 10 seconds, but that cross-on wind from the SSE at 6 mph is making it choppy and average. The combined energy is moderate at 501, but this one’s not worth paddling out for.

The real standout arrives early on Sunday the 30th of August. The wind drops right off to a glassy NW breeze at 3 mph, and the swell settles to a clean 3ft from the SSE, with a 10-second period. Combined energy is a modest 226, but with those perfect conditions, the morning is going to be silky smooth. It’s a smaller wave, but for a relaxed session on a clean bank, this is the best on offer in the near term. The water temp is sitting at 65°, which is about average for this time of year.

Monday the 31st of August brings another good morning slot. Dead calm, glassy conditions with no wind, and a 3ft south swell at 9 seconds. The combined energy picks up a bit to 300. It’s small but clean – perfect for a longboard or a fun fish.

After Monday, the forecast goes quiet. From Tuesday the 1st of September all the way through to Tuesday the 8th of September, the swell drops off hard. We’re looking at tiny waves, mostly under 3ft, and often with strong cross-offshore winds. The combined energy dips into the double digits regularly – 93, 65, 56 – weak stuff. It’s a solid week of flat, poor conditions. Not much to get excited about.

Then we hit Wednesday the 9th of September, and things get interesting. The morning brings a 5ft south swell at 9 seconds, with a clean cross-offshore wind from the SSW at 9 mph. Combined energy is 410, and it’s looking good. But the real standout is the afternoon. The swell jumps to 8ft from the south at 12 seconds, and the combined energy rockets up to 1570 – that’s a strong, powerful swell. However, the wind is light cross-on from the SE, and the swell is pushing too big for this break. This one is for experienced surfers only, and even then, it’s a beast. The tide and wind might be favorable, but it’s a serious step up.

Thursday the 10th of September is the true highlight for the second week. The morning is clean, with a light north wind at 6 mph, and a 7ft south swell rolling in at 11 seconds. Combined energy is a hefty 1042. This is excellent for experienced surfers – solid, powerful, and clean. The cross-offshore wind keeps the face tidy. If you’ve got the skill, this is the session to aim for.

After that, the swell fades again. Friday the 11th of September has a smaller 4ft south swell with clean cross-offshore winds in the morning, but the energy drops to 262. It’s okay, but nothing special. The rest of the forecast runs into weaker, shorter-period swell and onshore winds, especially through the weekend and into the following week.

To sum it up: the best windows are Sunday morning the 30th of August and Monday morning the 31st of August for small, clean waves. For the big stuff, hold out for Thursday morning the 10th of September – that’s the one for the experienced crew. Crowds are possible at Stockton, so get out early on the good days.

Rusty.

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