Stockton Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, it’s Rusty.

Well, I’ve gotta be straight with you – the next couple of weeks are looking pretty grim for a proper paddle. We’ve got a long stretch of tiny, weak, and mostly messy surf on the cards. You’re looking at a solid run of days where the waves are just not worth suiting up for. We’re talking about a good week to ten days of flat, junky conditions before we even see a hint of something rideable.

Right off the bat, Tuesday the 8th is basically a lake. We’re talking 0.7ft of east slop with a short 9-second period, and the energy is pathetic, reading just 10. The morning wind is light and cross-off, so it’ll be clean, but there’s just nothing to push you along. It’s a board-in-the-car kind of day for a walk, not a surf.

Wednesday the 9th through to Sunday the 13th are all similarly poor. The swell bumps up a touch on Wednesday afternoon, hitting 4ft from the south, but the period is a weak 5 seconds and the southerly wind is howling straight onshore at 19 mph, making it a complete mess. The energy is still low, peaking at 84 on Thursday morning, but that’s with a cross-shore breeze chopping it all up. There are a few windows of clean conditions with the NNW offshore on Sunday morning, but the swell is down to 2ft, and the energy is still weak at 36. It’s just not doing anything.

The next week is more of the same, to be honest. We’ve got another stretch of tiny surf and poor conditions. Monday the 14th and Tuesday the 15th keep the onshore winds and small, short-period swell going. The only real standout in this whole 16-day window is Sunday the 20th. It’s not going to be epic, but it’s the only time we get a “surfable” call. The morning sees a 1ft southeast swell with an 11-second period, which gives it a bit of push, and the energy is moderate at 60. The wind is a light, cross-off westerly, so it’s going to be clean. It’s still small, but it’s the pick of the fortnight.

For the breaks, the only spot in the data is Stockton. It’s a beach and jetty setup, so with these small, weak swells, it’s going to be pretty gutless. It’s a beginner-friendly spot, and with this tiny surf, it’s not going to be too big for anyone. The 0.7ft to 1ft days will be barely breaking, and the 4ft junk on Wednesday will be a closeout. The wind is the main factor. The clean pockets on the 8th, 17th, and 20th will be the best bets for a few small, clean waves. The strong NW cross-off on the afternoon of the 19th and the 16th will be clean but with the tiny swell, it’s a skating rink.

So, if you’re keen, circle Sunday the 20th on the calendar. It’s not a world-beater, but it’s the only morning that’s worth a crack. Everything else is a write-off. The forecast can change though, so don’t lose all hope.

Rusty.

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