Stockton Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.94° N 74.90° W

Issued: 1 pm 30 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Stockton sea temperature is
21.4° C

Slightly warmer than usual

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


Stockton surf forecast from 30 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 2 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 5s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 7 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 8s period, ENE swell with 256 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 2 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 5s period with SSW 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 (Jul 02) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 7s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Stockton in the next 16 days are 1.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Thu 2nd Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 5s
Best Surf11AM (Thu 2nd Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 5s
Most Powerful 2PM (Tue 7th Jul)5ft (1.5m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 34°C on Thu night, min 22°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Wed night, calm by Thu morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 36°C on Fri night, min 22°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Tue
30
Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
Swell
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SE
10
0.4
SE
7
0.4
ESE
8
1.1
S
5
1
S
5
0.8
SSW
5
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SE
9
0.3
SE
9
0.3
SE
9
0.3
SE
9
0.5
S
5
0.8
S
6
1.1
S
5
0.9
SSE
6
1.2
S
7
0.9
SSE
6
0.6
SSE
7
1.6
ENE
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
45
16
26
57
48
35
31
25
20
23
13
13
13
11
39
53
64
123
70
36
229
Wind (km/h)
25
S
25
SSW
20
SSW
30
S
20
SSW
5
WSW
25
S
20
WSW
10
WNW
20
SSW
10
W
5
WNW
20
SSE
15
SW
15
SW
15
SW
15
WSW
0
NNE
20
E
10
E
15
E
Wind State
on
on
on
on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
cross-off
on
cross
cross-off
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
glassy
cross
cross
cross
High Tide
9:28PM1.61m
9:55AM1.17m
10:04PM1.60m
10:32AM1.17m
10:39PM1.57m
11:10AM1.19m
11:15PM1.52m
11:51AM1.21m
11:54PM1.47m
12:33PM1.25m
00:36AM1.41m
1:17PM1.31m
1:22AM1.34m
Low Tide
2:39PM0.20m
3:37AM0.13m
3:15PM0.21m
4:12AM0.13m
3:50PM0.23m
4:47AM0.14m
4:29PM0.27m
5:24AM0.15m
5:14PM0.30m
6:04AM0.15m
6:06PM0.32m
6:44AM0.14m
7:03PM0.32m
7:27AM0.13m
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:37
5:37
5:37
5:39
5:39
5:39
5:39
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:29
8:29
8:28
8:28
8:28
8:28
8:28
8:27
 mm
15
Temp °C
25
25
26
29
24
28
33
34
32
35
36
30
34
32
30
32
25
23
25
23
24
Feels °C
20
21
25
26
20
31
32
34
34
36
35
32
34
31
31
33
25
26
26
24
24
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SE
10
0.4
SE
7
0.4
ESE
8
0.4
SE
8
0.4
SE
8
0.6
S
5
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SE
9
0.4
S
5
0.4
SE
9
0.3
SE
9
0.4
SSE
5
0.3
SE
9
0.5
S
5
0.5
S
5
0.4
SE
8
0.9
SSE
6
0.7
S
7
0.3
SE
9
0.6
SSE
7
0.5
SSE
8
Energy kJ
45
14
26
16
15
18
20
20
8
23
13
8
13
11
14
18
64
43
13
36
36
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
ESE
10
0.2
ESE
10
0.2
ESE
10
0.4
SE
10
0.2
ESE
10
0.4
SE
7
0.3
SE
9
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SE
9
0.3
SE
9
0.2
ESE
9
0.2
ESE
9
0.3
SE
8
0.2
ESE
9
0.2
ESE
9
0.3
SE
10
Energy kJ
18
9
10
23
9
14
13
20
20
13
7
7
11
7
8
14
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
ESE
9
0.3
SE
7
0.1
E
10
Energy kJ
8
7
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
3
0.7
S
4
0.6
S
4
1.1
S
5
1
S
5
0.8
SSW
5
0.9
S
4
0.7
SSW
5
0.5
S
5
0.5
S
4
0.6
S
3
0.8
S
6
1.1
S
5
1.2
S
7
0.9
SSE
6
0.8
WNW
4
1.6
ENE
7
Energy kJ
4
16
12
57
48
35
31
25
11
9
7
39
53
123
70
18
229
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
Distance (km)
1178
257
244
550
244
0
162
15
36
730
82
1127
1042
162
888
27
3
0
377
71
3
Best forecast wave conditions in New Jersey
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
3
1
1
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
1
2
1
2
3
2
3
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
9
7
5
7
5
6
6
4
5
6
9
7
9
7
5
6
7
9
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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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