Surf Forecasts:
Stockton surf forecast from 29 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 2 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 11s period, SE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 2 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 10s period, SE swell with 79 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 2 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 11s period with SE 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 (Sep 02) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Stockton in the next 16 days are 0.6m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 29) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Stockton over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, I’m gonna be straight with you – this forecast is a tough one. We’re looking at Stockton over the next 16 days, and honestly, it’s a long stretch of nothing much. The surf is small, weak, and mostly messy. There’s a serious gap in quality surf here, with day after day of tiny, weak waves and poor conditions.
We start off this Saturday the 29th of August with poor surf. Tiny 1 ft SE swell, cross-off wind, but it’s just not enough to get excited about. Combined wave energy is a weak 20, so there’s no power in the water. Water temp is sitting at 76°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year.
Sunday and Monday are just as flat, with waves dropping to 1 ft. Monday afternoon does get glassy, but the swell is still tiny and weak. Tuesday kicks up a bit with a risk of thunderstorms and 2-2 ft swell, but the wind is onshore and messy, and the energy is still low (30-53).
Wednesday the 2nd of September is the first real glimmer. We get a 1 ft SE swell with an 11-second period and offshore N wind, making for clean, surfable waves. The combined energy is 56 – still weak, but it’s the best we’ve seen. It’s a beginner-friendly day, but don’t expect much push.
Then we hit another dry spell. From Thursday the 3rd through to Monday the 7th, it’s back to tiny waves (0.7-1 ft) and cross-shore or onshore winds. The energy is in the teens or low twenties. Nothing doing.
Tuesday the 8th of September afternoon shows a bit of a change: 2 ft swell from the SSE with a 14-second period, and combined energy jumps to 185 – moderate energy. But the wind is cross-shore and the surf is still small and poor. Not worth paddling out for.
Wednesday the 9th of September morning is the standout of the whole outlook. We get a 4 ft S swell with a 7-second period, cross-off NW wind at 16 mph, and combined energy of 214 – moderate. The waves are clean, and the size is just about right for beginners. It’s the most promising day, but still only marginal. Swell direction is from the south, which is not ideal for SE exposure, but it’s the best we’ll see.
After that, from Thursday the 10th right through to Sunday the 13th of September, it’s back to tiny, weak surf with cross-off or offshore winds but no real size. The energy drops to 68 and below. The last day, Sunday the 13th, shows 1 ft with a 10-second period but onshore wind – not worth it.
So, to sum it up: if you’re desperate, Wednesday the 9th of September morning is your best shot. Other than that, it’s a long, quiet stretch. For a beach and jetty spot like Stockton, this blank run is pretty normal for the area. Forecasts can change, but right now, it’s not looking good for paddle surfing. If you’ve got a kite, the windier days might be more interesting.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 25°C on Sun afternoon, min 20°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sat afternoon, fresh winds from the SSE by Sun afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 34°C on Thu afternoon, min 22°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 3 | SSW 4 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SSE 4 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | SE 8 | SE 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
16 | 16 | 17 | 11 | 8 | 29 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 30 | 12 | 52 | 42 | 35 | 38 | 35 | 49 | 35 | 16 | 16 | 10 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | on | on | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | on | on | on | cross-on | off | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on |
High Tide | 9:33AM1.50m | 9:46PM1.62m | 10:08AM1.56m | 10:23PM1.56m | 10:45AM1.60m | 11:03PM1.48m | 11:28AM1.62m | 11:49PM1.39m | 12:18PM1.63m | 00:44AM1.30m | 1:14PM1.63m | 1:44AM1.22m | 2:17PM1.62m | 2:55AM1.17m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:13PM0.12m | 3:36AM0.05m | 3:53PM0.13m | 4:11AM0.06m | 4:38PM0.16m | 4:49AM0.10m | 5:31PM0.21m | 5:35AM0.14m | 6:32PM0.26m | 6:28AM0.19m | 7:36PM0.30m | 7:27AM0.23m | 8:46PM0.32m | ||||||||
6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | |
— | 7:35 | — | — | 7:32 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:29 | — | — | 7:27 | — | — | 7:25 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | — | — | 14 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 21 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 28 | 29 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 27 | 34 | 33 | 26 | 28 | 25 |
Feels °C | 19 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 30 | 31 | 27 | 31 | 26 | 30 | 37 | 34 | 29 | 32 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | ENE 5 | SE 8 | SE 8 | — | ESE 8 | S 4 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 12 | SE 5 | SE 6 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | SE 8 | SE 8 |
16 | 7 | 17 | 11 | — | 7 | 6 | 9 | 8 | 12 | 11 | 52 | 14 | 15 | 38 | 35 | 49 | 35 | 16 | 16 | 10 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | SE 8 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | E 6 | E 5 | SE 8 | S 4 | ENE 4 | SE 8 | SE 13 | — | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 6 | E 7 |
2 | 16 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 11 | 7 | — | 42 | 35 | 32 | 20 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 4 | 4 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | S 5 | S 5 | S 5 | E 6 | E 9 | E 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 5 | — | SE 9 | — | S 5 | S 7 | S 6 |
2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 3 | — | 2 | 1 | 3 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 4 | — | — | — | SSE 3 | SSW 4 | — | ENE 3 | SSE 3 | SE 7 | SSE 4 | SSE 5 | — | — | — | SW 3 | W 3 | NW 3 | — | S 6 | SSW 3 |
13 | — | — | — | 8 | 29 | — | 2 | 2 | 30 | 12 | 27 | — | — | — | 4 | 3 | 1 | — | 5 | 2 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 214 | 373 | 327 | 322 | 1519 | 36 | 323 | 1174 | 1147 | 1176 | 1176 | 3 | 0 | 2462 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 82 | 545 | 554 |
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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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