Stockton Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.90° S 151.79° E

Stockton Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 24 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Stockton Beach sea temperature is
18.1° C
0.4° 

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 23 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 24 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 13s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 14s period, S swell with 1,640 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 24 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 9s 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 Friday (Jul 24) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s. 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 2.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 25) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Fri 24th Jul)5ft (1.5m) 9s
Best Surf10PM (Fri 24th Jul)6ft (1.8m) 13s
Most Powerful 1AM (Sat 25th Jul)6.5ft (2.0m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat afternoon, min 6°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Wed night. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue afternoon, min 11°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
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(10 max)
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1
4
3
2
2
3
1
2
2
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
1
0
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1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
S
10
1.5
S
10
2
S
14
1.7
S
12
1.4
S
10
1.1
S
11
1.5
S
11
1.5
S
10
1.2
S
10
1.1
S
9
1.1
S
9
0.9
S
9
0.7
S
9
0.6
S
8
0.4
SSE
8
0.2
S
16
0.2
S
18
1.5
S
9
1.1
SSE
7
1
SSE
6
0.8
S
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
464
400
1640
760
426
279
566
461
290
211
211
133
76
49
22
21
24
332
118
80
86
Wind (km/h)
15
WSW
10
SSE
15
NW
15
WNW
5
NW
15
WNW
10
W
5
ESE
10
NW
5
NW
10
ESE
10
N
15
NW
10
NNW
15
WNW
10
W
15
S
15
SSE
15
SSE
10
SSE
5
ENE
Wind State
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
on
cross
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
glassy
High Tide
4:35PM1.45m
5:04AM0.98m
5:25PM1.52m
6:05AM1.02m
6:09PM1.59m
6:54AM1.08m
6:51PM1.65m
7:37AM1.15m
7:30PM1.70m
8:16AM1.21m
8:08PM1.73m
8:53AM1.27m
8:45PM1.73m
Low Tide
11:38PM0.58m
10:24AM0.58m
00:26AM0.50m
11:18AM0.57m
1:07AM0.42m
12:09PM0.54m
1:43AM0.34m
12:56PM0.51m
2:18AM0.27m
1:40PM0.47m
2:52AM0.21m
2:22PM0.45m
3:26AM0.19m
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6:48
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6:45
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5:08
5:08
5:09
5:10
5:10
5:12
5:13
 mm
3
14
3
2
8
Temp °C
13
14
13
15
17
14
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19
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16
15
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Feels °C
9
12
10
11
14
10
13
14
14
13
14
13
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15
12
13
12
12
13
12
12
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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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