Stockton Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.94° N 74.90° W

Stockton Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 29 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Stockton sea temperature is
23.6° C
0.2° 

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


Stockton surf forecast from 29 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 4 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 7s period, SSE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 7s period, S swell with 179 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 4 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 7s 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 Tuesday (Aug 04) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 7s 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 1.4m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 30) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Tue 4th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 7s
Best Surf 2AM (Tue 4th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 7s
Most Powerful 8PM (Mon 3rd Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 7s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. It’s a grim outlook for the Stockton area over this full 16-day window, so let’s get straight to it. The swell energy is almost non-existent, with figures mostly sitting between 14 and 83—that’s weak to very weak energy. It’s going to be a long, flat spell with almost nothing worth getting wet for, and that’s the reality.

Right from Wednesday, July 29th, we’ve got tiny 2ft SSE swell coming in at a short 7 seconds, but with a stiff 16 mph cross-offshore wind, it’s a hard pass. Every single session through the end of July and the start of August is rated as "poor surf conditions." By Thursday, July 30th, we’re down to 2ft and then 1ft. Friday morning, July 31st, offers a brief moment with glassy conditions, but the swell is a pathetic 1ft at 8 seconds—barely a ripple. By Friday afternoon the wind swings onshore and the whole thing turns to chop.

The whole first week is a bust. Saturday and Sunday see rain and building onshore winds, with swell struggling to reach 3ft on Sunday morning and 4ft by Sunday afternoon, but with period dropping to just 4 or 5 seconds and messy winds. That’s kite-surfing territory, not paddle surfing.

We finally get a slight uptick on Monday, August 3rd, with combined swell energy hitting 184 and 4ft from the south at 7 seconds—still short-period junk. The word "poor" is still attached. Then on Friday, August 7th, the guidance mentions the break is "consistent," but the data shows a little 3ft south swell at 6 seconds, with a clean cross-offshore wind from the WNW. The finder gives it a 1/10—surfable but very ordinary. That’s the one and only moment in the whole 16 days that gets a pass. Saturday, August 8th, is similar—2ft with clean winds again, but the period is short.

After that, we fade back into weak, inconsistent junk with periods as low as 4 seconds. There is a 3ft pulse from the east on Thursday, August 13th, but at just 4 seconds, it’s going to be fat and weak.

Stockton (New South Wales) is a beach and jetty setup, usually consistent, but this run is so flat and wind-addled there is nothing on offer for surfers. The water temp is 75°F with an anomaly of just +0.4°F, so about average for the time of year—no surprises there.

Best on offer: If you were desperate, the clean, cross-offshore mornings on August 7th and 8th with 2-3ft south swell are the least-bad you’ll see, but honestly, it’s a board-waxing week, not a surfing one. Stick to the flat water or pray for a change in the charts.

Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 21°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Wed night, calm by Thu night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Warm (max 25°C on Sun night, min 21°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Sun afternoon, light winds from the W by Mon night).

Wed
29
Thursday
30
Friday
31
Saturday
1
Sunday
2
Monday
3
Tuesday
4
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSE
7
0.6
SSE
7
0.5
SE
8
0.4
SSE
8
0.4
SSE
8
0.4
SSE
8
0.4
SE
8
0.4
SSE
9
0.3
SSE
8
0.5
SSE
7
0.8
SSE
4
0.8
S
4
1.1
S
5
1.2
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6
0.7
SSE
6
1.2
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7
0.8
SSE
7
0.5
SSE
7
0.4
SSE
7
0.4
SE
7
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
32
35
33
23
22
26
15
31
11
29
22
22
52
91
37
124
54
27
18
12
Wind (km/h)
25
NW
30
WNW
25
NW
10
NW
5
E
5
NNW
15
SSE
15
SSW
10
S
25
SSE
25
S
25
S
30
SSE
20
SSW
20
SW
15
WSW
10
N
15
E
15
ESE
10
S
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
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glassy
cross-on
on
on
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High Tide
9:04PM1.64m
9:29AM1.27m
9:40PM1.63m
10:05AM1.31m
10:14PM1.60m
10:40AM1.35m
10:48PM1.55m
11:17AM1.39m
11:26PM1.49m
11:58AM1.43m
00:10AM1.41m
12:44PM1.48m
00:59AM1.33m
Low Tide
2:18PM0.19m
3:09AM0.11m
2:55PM0.18m
3:40AM0.09m
3:32PM0.18m
4:12AM0.08m
4:10PM0.20m
4:46AM0.09m
4:54PM0.23m
5:24AM0.10m
5:46PM0.26m
6:07AM0.12m
6:44PM0.28m
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8:14
8:13
8:12
8:10
8:09
8:08
8:07
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Temp °C
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24
23
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26
22
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Feels °C
23
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27
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25
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25
23
23
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25
23
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28
22
23
26
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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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