Stockton Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.94° N 74.90° W

Stockton Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 22 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Stockton sea temperature is
24.7°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 22 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 7s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 22 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 13s period, ESE swell with 116 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 28 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 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 Friday (Aug 28) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. 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 0.6m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 22) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Monday (Aug 24) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2PM (Fri 28th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 7s
Best Surf 2PM (Fri 28th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 7s
Most Powerful 5PM (Sat 22nd Aug)2ft (0.6m) 13s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s going on with Stockton over the next couple of weeks.

Honestly, the 16-day outlook is a tough one for anyone looking to paddle out. The whole period is pretty much a bust for decent surf, with only a few moments that are even borderline rideable, and they come with strings attached. We’re looking at a long, dry stretch with no real standout days. The first hint of anything with a little push doesn’t show up until the very end of the first week.

The water at Stockton is running a touch warmer than usual for this time of year, sitting at about 77°F, which is a small comfort when the waves are flat.

The first real bump in energy comes on Monday, 31 August, in the afternoon. The combined energy hits 103 (moderate), with a 3ft swell from the east at a 6-second period. That’s short-period, wind-driven chop, and it’s arriving with a fresh 19 mph southerly wind blowing straight onshore. That’s a mess. Not for the beginner, and honestly not for anyone wanting a pleasant session. Tuesday, 1 September, sees a similar story: a 3ft east-southeast swell, but the period climbs to 14 seconds, and the combined energy spikes to 483 (strong). That’s real groundswell energy, but it’s paired with a fresh 19 mph southerly wind and risk of thunderstorms. Too much wind, too much chop, and storm risks. Not a recommended paddle.

The cleanest conditions of the entire run are on Thursday, 3 September, morning. The wind is northeast at 16 mph, cross-offshore, and the combined energy is 159 (moderate). The swell is 3ft from the east-southeast at 7 seconds. That’s a short period, but the conditions are clean. The afternoon of that same day is the only time the forecast even nudges a “marginal” rating, with a combined energy of 297 (strong) and a 3ft east-southeast swell at 9 seconds, with clean 12 mph east-northeast cross-offshore winds. That’s the best on offer, but it’s still small, short-period, and borderline. It’s a window for the keen, not a standout.

The rest of the run is dominated by tiny swells (0.3ft to 2ft) and weak energy (mostly under 100), with a mix of cross-off and cross-on winds. The very end of the forecast, on Sunday, 6 September, shows a clean 2ft swell from the south-southeast at 11 seconds, with 19 mph east-northeast cross-offshore winds and combined energy of 121 (moderate). That’s a long period swell, but again, it’s small, and the wind is gusty. It’s more of a kite-surfing setup than a paddle session, given the beach/jetty layout and the persistent wind.

Bottom line: there’s nothing to get excited about. If you’re desperate, the afternoon of Thursday, 3 September, is your best bet, but keep the expectations low. The rest of the time, the surf is poor, and the forecast is reliable on that. It won’t stay this way forever, but for now, the board stays in the car.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Warm (max 27°C on Sun afternoon, min 21°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 21°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (calm on Wed morning, fresh winds from the SSE by Thu afternoon).

Saturday
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E
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0.6
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
33
116
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37
23
Wind (km/h)
15
ESE
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SW
20
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20
WSW
20
WNW
25
WNW
20
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15
WNW
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SSE
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High Tide
4:51PM1.42m
5:19AM1.07m
5:43PM1.47m
6:09AM1.12m
6:29PM1.53m
6:54AM1.19m
7:13PM1.58m
7:38AM1.27m
7:55PM1.63m
8:20AM1.35m
8:34PM1.65m
8:58AM1.43m
9:11PM1.65m
Low Tide
9:50AM0.45m
11:09PM0.44m
10:49AM0.42m
11:59PM0.38m
11:40AM0.37m
00:43AM0.31m
12:27PM0.31m
1:23AM0.23m
1:12PM0.24m
1:59AM0.16m
1:54PM0.19m
2:33AM0.10m
2:34PM0.15m
3:04AM0.06m
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7:45
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Temp °C
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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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