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Lat Long: 38.94° N 74.90° W

Stockton Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 22 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Stockton sea temperature is
17.2°C
1.5° 

Stockton surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Stockton surf forecast from 22 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 22 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 11s period, E swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 22 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 11s period, E swell with 639 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 22 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 11s period with E swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Stockton this week:

The surf forecast for Stockton over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 22) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 11s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Stockton in the next 16 days are 1.6m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 22) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Oct 27) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Thu 22nd Oct)5ft (1.6m) 11s
Best Surf 8AM (Thu 22nd Oct)5ft (1.6m) 11s
Most Powerful 8AM (Thu 22nd Oct)5ft (1.6m) 11s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
Monday
26
Tuesday
27
Wednesday
28
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Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
0
0
3
1
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
E
11
1.2
E
11
0.9
E
10
1.5
ENE
7
1.3
E
10
1.4
ENE
10
0.8
E
11
0.7
E
11
0.7
E
11
0.6
E
12
0.6
E
12
0.5
E
12
0.4
ESE
11
0.3
E
11
0.4
SE
10
0.4
SE
8
0.5
SE
10
0.5
SE
9
0.4
ESE
9
0.6
E
6
0.6
ESE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
475
319
156
187
307
410
141
112
119
101
106
70
40
20
34
18
46
40
31
30
43
Wind (km/h)
25
NNW
15
NW
25
NNE
25
NE
25
ENE
15
ENE
15
NE
10
ESE
5
SE
0
NE
5
SSE
15
SW
15
W
10
W
15
WNW
20
N
5
NE
10
ENE
10
SE
15
SE
15
SSW
Wind State
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
glassy
glassy
on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-off
off
glassy
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
5:57PM1.46m
6:25AM1.47m
6:40PM1.49m
7:05AM1.60m
7:25PM1.51m
7:47AM1.72m
8:11PM1.51m
8:31AM1.82m
8:57PM1.49m
9:15AM1.87m
9:44PM1.44m
10:01AM1.88m
10:33PM1.38m
Low Tide
11:26AM0.34m
11:52PM0.19m
12:15PM0.23m
00:30AM0.10m
1:02PM0.12m
1:10AM0.03m
1:51PM0.02m
1:52AM-0.02m
2:37PM-0.04m
2:34AM-0.05m
3:25PM-0.05m
3:17AM-0.04m
4:15PM-0.02m
4:04AM0.01m
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Temp °C
12
17
16
12
14
12
11
12
12
11
13
13
11
18
18
12
15
13
14
15
15
Feels °C
6
12
11
7
9
6
7
10
10
9
11
10
8
15
15
7
13
10
11
13
12
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Information about the Stockton Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Stockton provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Stockton can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Stockton 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) 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 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.

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