Stockton Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.94° N 74.90° W

Stockton Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 07 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Stockton sea temperature is
24.1° C
0.5° 

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


Stockton surf forecast from 7 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 8 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 5s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 5s period, S swell with 64 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 8 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 5s period with S 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 Saturday (Aug 08) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 9s is also forecast. 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 1.1m 5s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Friday (Aug 14) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Sat 8th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 5s
Best Surf11PM (Sat 8th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 5s
Most Powerful 2AM (Sat 8th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 5s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let me tell you, it's a tough stretch ahead for the surf along this stretch of coast. The forecast is lookin' pretty bleak for the next couple of weeks, so don't get your hopes up too high.

We're startin' off with a real dry spell. From August 7th right through until the 17th, there's just nothin' worth paddlin' out for. The swell is tiny, the wind is messy, and it's all just poor surf conditions. You're lookin' at a solid 11-day gap with no real recommendations, so it's a good time to wax up the longboard and just wait, or maybe even work on the ol' tan.

Now, there is a glimmer on the horizon, but it's a long way off. The only real standout comes on the morning of Tuesday, August 18th. We've got a bit of a pulse of energy with a moderate combined swell energy (111), and the wind is lookin' clean with a nice cross-offshore breeze from the ENE and glassy conditions. The swell is up to 5 ft from the SE, but it's a short period affair at 5 seconds, so it won't have much push. Still, it's the best we'll see all week. This is Stockton (beach/jetty). It's a consistent spot, which is some good news. The water temp is about average for the time of year, so don't expect any surprises there. But keep in mind, this is a long-range call, so it's promising but not locked in.

The rest of the 18th and the days after are just more of the same story – small, weak swells and poor wind. The 18th afternoon sees the swell jump to a strong energy (343) but it's accompanied by a nasty cross-onshore wind, turning it into a choppy mess.

So, to sum it up: if you're desperate, pencil in the morning of the 18th for a session at Stockton. Otherwise, give it a miss. The breaks are just not firing.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 31°C on Fri afternoon, min 24°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 29°C on Mon night, min 22°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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20
64
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43
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11
6
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7
Wind (km/h)
15
SW
20
S
15
WSW
15
SW
10
WSW
15
S
15
W
10
SW
10
SW
10
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20
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20
N
20
WNW
15
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20
WNW
10
WNW
20
SSW
20
WNW
25
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15
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Wind State
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High Tide
3:43PM1.59m
4:21AM1.16m
4:57PM1.66m
5:32AM1.21m
6:00PM1.75m
6:33AM1.29m
6:58PM1.81m
7:32AM1.38m
7:55PM1.86m
8:28AM1.48m
8:47PM1.86m
9:18AM1.55m
9:35PM1.83m
Low Tide
8:44AM0.17m
10:10PM0.27m
9:55AM0.16m
11:19PM0.20m
11:04AM0.11m
00:19AM0.10m
12:07PM0.04m
1:16AM0.00m
1:07PM-0.03m
2:07AM-0.08m
2:03PM-0.08m
2:53AM-0.12m
2:54PM-0.09m
3:36AM-0.12m
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Feels °C
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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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