Stockton Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.94° N 74.90° W

Stockton Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 22 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Stockton sea temperature is
24.0° C
0.7° 

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


Stockton surf forecast from 22 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 22 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period, SSE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 22 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period, S swell with 331 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 22 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s 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 Wednesday (Jul 22) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Stockton in the next 16 days are 1.6m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 22) 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 5s period and expected on Friday (Jul 24) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Wed 22nd Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 8s
Best Surf 8PM (Wed 22nd Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 8s
Most Powerful 2PM (Wed 22nd Jul)5ft (1.6m) 8s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s cooking at Stockton.

First off, the water temperature is sitting at 75°F, which is about average for this time of year. Nothing to write home about here.

Look, I’ll be straight with you—this is a tough outlook. We’ve got a long gap of nothing much happening. The first real chance to get wet is on Thursday morning, July 23rd, but even then we’re looking at tiny 2ft from the SSE with a short 8-second period. The combined energy is weak (75). The wind is offshore from the NNE, blowing at 12 mph, which will keep it clean, but it’s small and ordinary. It’s a beginner-friendly wave, but don’t expect any power.

From there, we hit a dry spell. From Friday, July 24th, right through to the end of the month, we’ve got a string of days with surf below 2ft, often with poor wind or cross-shore conditions. The combined energy drops into the teens and twenties. It’s basically flat, or close to it. The best of this bad run is Sunday morning, July 26th, when it’s glassy with a light ESE breeze, but the swell is still a puny 1ft. Not enough to get excited about.

Things try to pick up a little as we head into late July and early August. On Wednesday, July 30th, we see a 4ft swell from the south, but with a period of only 4 seconds. That’s windswell, and it’s messy. The combined energy is moderate (103), but the wind is cross-off from the NW at 12 mph, so it’ll be clean. Still, that short period means weak, lumpy waves. It’s a beach/jetty setup, so it might be more interesting for the kite surfers than paddle surfers.

The same deal on Thursday afternoon, July 30th, with a 3ft south swell, 6-second period, moderate energy (103), and clean cross-off wind. It’s surfable, but very ordinary.

After that, it’s a slow fade. The first week of August offers nothing above 3ft, and the wind is often onshore or cross-onshore. The combined energy stays low, mostly in the teens to fifties. There is no standout session in this 16-day window. Not a single day where the swell, wind, and period all line up for a proper session.

Best on offer? Honestly, if you’re desperate, Thursday morning, July 30th and Thursday afternoon, July 30th are your best bets. The 4ft and 3ft south swells, clean cross-off wind, and moderate energy. But with that short period, it’s a mushy, blown-out vibe. It’s not one for the highlights reel.

Hang in there. It’s a quiet stretch, but it won’t stay this way forever.

- Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Wed afternoon, min 20°C on Thu morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 29°C on Mon night, min 19°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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W
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NNE
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NNE
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High Tide
3:36PM1.41m
3:50AM1.09m
4:33PM1.42m
4:52AM1.05m
5:25PM1.45m
5:46AM1.06m
6:12PM1.49m
6:34AM1.09m
6:58PM1.54m
7:22AM1.12m
7:43PM1.58m
8:09AM1.17m
8:25PM1.62m
Low Tide
8:44AM0.27m
9:44PM0.39m
9:36AM0.32m
10:46PM0.39m
10:29AM0.34m
11:40PM0.37m
11:20AM0.33m
00:30AM0.32m
12:07PM0.30m
1:16AM0.27m
12:53PM0.26m
1:58AM0.20m
1:37PM0.22m
2:35AM0.15m
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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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