Stockton Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let's get into it. This is Rusty, and I'm looking at the next 16 days for Stockton Beach.

First up, we've got a bit of a slow start, but no real gap to speak of—the surf is on the way. The big story here is that we're about to see a massive pulse of energy later on, but we gotta work through the early week to get there.

Monday morning, July 20th, is where it kicks off. Stockton Beach is looking clean and glassy with a 5 ft easterly swell, period at 11 seconds. The combined energy is sitting at (699), which is a solid, moderate punch. The wind is a glassy 3 mph from the ENE, so it's going to be absolutely perfect out there. The water temperature is about average for this time of year, so no shock to the system. This is your standout for the first week—don't miss it.

Later Monday afternoon, the onshore wind picks up and the quality drops. Tuesday through Wednesday morning is pretty ordinary, with small, messy, or blown-out conditions. We get a little window Wednesday afternoon with glassy conditions, but the swell is tiny at 3 ft.

Thursday, July 24th, is where it starts to get interesting again. A new 6 ft southerly swell rolls in with a clean offshore wind from the west. The energy is moderate (513), and the morning session is going to be clean and fun. Friday morning, July 25th, also looks good with a 3 ft south swell and offshore wind, but it's smaller.

Sunday morning, July 26th, is another strong contender. A 6 ft south swell, 10-second period, with a clean offshore wind from the WSW. The energy is solid (519), and it should be a ripping morning before the wind shifts onshore in the afternoon.

Now, here's the big one. Thursday, July 30th, through to Sunday, August 2nd, we get a massive, serious swell. We're talking 10 ft to 12 ft surf from the south, with very long period energy (11-13 seconds). The combined energy readings are huge—ranging from (2445) to (6075). This is not for the faint of heart. This is expert territory only. The winds are favorable, but the size is just too much for Stockton Beach. It's a beautiful thing to watch, but only the most experienced crew should be considering it. For the average surfer, it's a pass.

The energy then drops back down. Monday, August 3rd, brings a 6 ft SSE swell with glassy conditions. The energy is moderate (750), and it's a solid return to more manageable waves. Tuesday, August 4th, also has a clean morning with a 5 ft swell.

So, if you're looking for the best of the best, hit Monday morning, July 20th, for the glassy, clean conditions. If you're an expert and want a real challenge, the end of July into August is your window, but be warned, it's big.

Rusty.

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