Stockton Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.94° N 74.90° W

Stockton Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 25 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Stockton sea temperature is
24.6°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 25 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 6s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 9s period, ESE swell with 70 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 28 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 6s period with SSE 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 Friday (Aug 28) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Stockton in the next 16 days are 0.7m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore 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 (Aug 29) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Fri 28th Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 6s
Best Surf11AM (Fri 28th Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 6s
Most Powerful 2PM (Thu 27th Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 9s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, I’m Rusty, and here’s the local word on the surf at Stockton. Truth is, the next 16 days are a rough patch – hardly a wave worth paddling for. The water’s about 76°F today, a touch warmer than normal for the season, but that’s the only highlight. The first real recommendation doesn’t come until late in the run, so we’ve got a big gap of nothing.

From Tuesday the 25th of August through Monday the 7th of September, it’s all “poor surf conditions” with tiny swell. Most days we’re looking at waves under 2 ft – a few 1 ft to 1 ft from the southeast, with weak energy readings (mostly between 20 and 95). The combined swell energy barely hits triple digits once on Thursday afternoon the 27th with a 200 reading, but that’s with a 3 ft swell from the SSE and onshore winds – not worth the drive. The period is all over the place, mostly short to average. The wind offers a few glassy or clean moments, like Wednesday morning the 26th or Friday afternoon the 28th with a 2 ft S swell, but the wave heights are just too small to get excited about. It’s surfable, but very ordinary.

Then things get weird. From Tuesday the 1st of September, we get a tiny pulse of long-period groundswell – 0.7 ft to 1 ft from the ESE and SE with periods of 14 to 15 seconds. That’s proper long period, but the energy is still weak (around 45–48), and the waves are tiny. On a beach break like Stockton, that long period can make waves break too straight, so it’s more of a curiosity.

The one standout – and really the only one – is on Thursday the 3rd of September in the morning. We’ve got a 2 ft swell from the SE with a 10-second period, clean cross-offshore winds from the ENE at 5 mph, and the combined energy is a modest 55. It’s not big, but it’s the cleanest, most consistent wave of the whole outlook. The water’s still warm for the season, and the calm conditions mean it’ll be glassy. Stockton is a beach/jetty setup, consistent, exposed to swell, and best with swell from the SE – which matches up. Crowds are possible, but with waves this small, it’ll be quiet. Perfect for beginners, but not for anyone looking for a thrill.

After that, the second week is more of the same: poor surf, tiny waves, and wind that’s either onshore or too strong. On Friday the 4th of September afternoon, we get a 2 ft SE swell with a 25 mph offshore from the NNW – strong offshore and clean, but the energy is only 54 and with that wind, paddling in would be a nightmare.

So, bottom line: don’t get your hopes up. The long-period stuff early in September looks interesting on paper, but the size kills it. If you’re keen, aim for the morning of Thursday the 3rd of September – it’s your best bet, but keep expectations low. This kind of blank run is normal here, and the forecast can change, so stay tuned.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Fri morning. Warm (max 26°C on Thu afternoon, min 22°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Wed night, calm by Thu night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Mon morning, min 20°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Tue
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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11
0.3
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9
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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28
70
39
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26
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Wind (km/h)
10
SW
15
WNW
5
S
25
SSE
30
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25
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25
S
15
SSW
10
WNW
10
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NNW
20
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20
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SSW
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High Tide
7:13PM1.58m
7:38AM1.27m
7:55PM1.63m
8:20AM1.35m
8:34PM1.65m
8:58AM1.43m
9:11PM1.65m
9:33AM1.50m
9:46PM1.62m
10:08AM1.56m
10:23PM1.56m
10:45AM1.60m
11:03PM1.48m
Low Tide
1:23AM0.23m
1:12PM0.24m
1:59AM0.16m
1:54PM0.19m
2:33AM0.10m
2:34PM0.15m
3:04AM0.06m
3:13PM0.12m
3:36AM0.05m
3:53PM0.13m
4:11AM0.06m
4:38PM0.16m
4:49AM0.10m
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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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