Surf Forecasts:
Stockton surf forecast from 3 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s period, SSE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 8s period, S swell with 265 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s 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 Monday (Aug 03) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 8s 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 1.5m 8s 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 1.0m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Stockton over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you – the outlook for Stockton over the next 16 days is a quiet one. We’ve got a real dry spell after a brief, average-sized pulse of swell on Monday the 3rd of August, but then the ocean just flat-lines for a long stretch. There’s a gap of several days with no real surf to speak of, so don’t get your hopes up for a quick fix.
The only time worth paddling out is Monday afternoon, the 3rd of August. That’s your best bet, and honestly, it’s your only real bet. We’re looking at a 6ft southerly swell, but it’s a short-period windswell at just 8 seconds, so it’ll be a bit lumpy and fat. The wind is a cross-shore from the WSW at 9 mph, which will put a bit of a chop on the faces. The water temp is sitting at 75°, which is pretty normal for this time of year. The combined wave energy is moderate (542). It’s a beach/jetty break, so it’s not the most forgiving shape, but for a beginner, this is your window. The rest of that week and into the next is just tiny, weak, and messy.
After Monday the 3rd, the swell drops right off. Tuesday the 4th into Wednesday the 5th sees tiny 2ft to 2ft SSE swell, with terrible period. The wind does go glassy on Wednesday morning, but the swell is basically non-existent. You’ll be floating around on a lake. This flat, poor pattern sticks around for days. Thursday the 6th through the weekend are all poor conditions, with onshore winds and no energy. The combined energy dips to pathetic levels (35 to 49), and the height stays under 3ft. It’s not worth a paddle.
Looking further out, the second week is even quieter. From Monday the 10th of August right through to Tuesday the 18th, the swell height barely cracks 2ft, and the period is usually short. The wind does offer some clean offshore or glassy windows, like on the morning of the 12th of August with a gentle offshore from the N, but the swell is only 1ft. You’ll be hoping for a ripple. The combined energy is in the single digits and teens. For a spot that’s usually consistent, this is a proper lull. It tends not to stay this poor for long, but for now, the surf is a no-go.
So, the standout is Monday afternoon, the 3rd of August. It’s not going to be epic, but it’s the only day with enough push to get a wave.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Thu morning, min 22°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 32°C on Fri afternoon, min 23°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Thu night, light winds from the SSW by Sat afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SSE 6 | S 4 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 387 | 88 | 43 | 32 | 69 | 33 | 33 | 21 | 66 | 41 | 78 | 88 | 32 | 71 | 27 | 27 | 23 | 20 | 20 | 59 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | glassy | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | on | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 00:10AM1.41m | 12:44PM1.48m | 00:59AM1.33m | 1:34PM1.52m | 1:53AM1.24m | 2:33PM1.55m | 2:59AM1.18m | 3:43PM1.59m | 4:21AM1.16m | 4:57PM1.66m | 5:32AM1.21m | 6:00PM1.75m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:46PM0.26m | 6:07AM0.12m | 6:44PM0.28m | 6:53AM0.14m | 7:45PM0.30m | 7:45AM0.16m | 8:54PM0.30m | 8:44AM0.17m | 10:10PM0.27m | 9:55AM0.16m | 11:19PM0.20m | 11:04AM0.11m | 00:19AM0.10m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — |
 | 8:08 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:05 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:01 | — |
mm | 12 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 3 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 27 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 28 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 32 | 29 | 27 | 31 | 30 | 25 | 27 | 27 |
Feels °C | 28 | 30 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 31 | 33 | 28 | 29 | 34 | 30 | 27 | 28 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SSE 6 | E 9 | — | S 6 | SE 7 | E 9 | S 6 | SE 8 | S 6 | S 6 | SE 7 | S 5 |
| kJ | 155 | 88 | 43 | 32 | 69 | 33 | 33 | 21 | 39 | 2 | — | 47 | 9 | 2 | 27 | 21 | 23 | 20 | 2 | 21 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SE 6 | SE 7 | NE 4 | ENE 4 | NE 4 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 | — | SE 8 | E 9 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | E 9 | E 8 |
| kJ | — | — | 19 | 31 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 21 | 1 | 9 | 6 | 1 | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | E 8 | E 5 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | E 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 9 | — | E 9 | E 9 | — | E 11 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 1 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | — | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | NE 3 | E 5 | ENE 5 | — | — | — | S 4 | SSE 6 | S 4 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | — | S 6 | W 3 | WSW 2 | S 6 | S 6 |
| kJ | 387 | 2 | 37 | 37 | — | — | — | 16 | 66 | 41 | 78 | 88 | 32 | 71 | — | 27 | 4 | 1 | 20 | 59 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 3 | 120 | 212 | 244 | 0 | 36 | 350 | 23 | 23 | 1174 | 167 | 12 | 160 | 47 | 3 | 23 | 38 | 122 | 2403 | 27 |
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