Stockton Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.94° N 74.90° W

Stockton Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 26 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Stockton sea temperature is
24.8°C
1.7° 

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


Stockton surf forecast from 27 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s period, ESE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 9s period, ESE swell with 70 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 28 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s period with ESE 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 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Stockton in the next 16 days are 0.7m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be 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 Tuesday (Sep 01) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Fri 28th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 9s
Best Surf 5AM (Fri 28th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 9s
Most Powerful 2PM (Thu 27th Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 9s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's cookin' for Stockton over the next couple of weeks.

Honestly, mate, it's a pretty grim stretch. We're looking at a solid run of flat, messy, or just plain ugly conditions. The water's a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, sittin' at 77°, but that's about the only thing that's above average.

For the first week, from the 26th of August right through to the 3rd of September, it's a write-off. The swell is tiny, hiccuping little windswells mostly under 2 ft, with the occasional spike in combined energy hitting 127 on the 27th, but it's all tangled up in onshore or cross-off winds. The wind just kills it. You'll see a few clean windows, like the 28th morning with glassy conditions, but the swell is barely 1 ft of 8-second ESE windswell—not enough to push a sea lion off a rock. It's a long, frustrating gap with absolutely nothing to get excited about.

The following week doesn't get much better. The 5th and 6th of September show a pulse of east swell, with the 5th afternoon seeing a 4 ft, 9-second E swell and a combined energy of 344. That's a moderate amount of energy, but it's associated with a fresh cross-offshore breeze. The 6th afternoon has a similar 4 ft swell, but it's a 5-second period S windswell, which is just chop. Even the offshores on the 5th morning are a strong 25 mph NNW, clean but a nightmare to paddle into.

The 9th of September brings a 4 ft SE swell, but it's a 4-second period, which is basically a washing machine. The 10th is clean, but the swell is tiny and weak.

There is simply no standout here. Nothing. If you're absolutely desperate, the cleanest tiny waves will be on the 28th of August morning or the 31st of August afternoon, but you're looking at 1 to 1 ft of weak, short-period swell. It's a beginner-only, skimboard situation. Don't waste your petrol.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Fri morning. Warm (max 26°C on Thu morning, min 21°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSE on Thu afternoon, calm by Fri morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Mon afternoon, min 23°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Wed
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Friday
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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70
41
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32
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Wind (km/h)
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SSE
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NNE
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High Tide
7:55PM1.63m
8:20AM1.35m
8:34PM1.65m
8:58AM1.43m
9:11PM1.65m
9:33AM1.50m
9:46PM1.62m
10:08AM1.56m
10:23PM1.56m
10:45AM1.60m
11:03PM1.48m
11:28AM1.62m
11:49PM1.39m
Low Tide
1:59AM0.16m
1:54PM0.19m
2:33AM0.10m
2:34PM0.15m
3:04AM0.06m
3:13PM0.12m
3:36AM0.05m
3:53PM0.13m
4:11AM0.06m
4:38PM0.16m
4:49AM0.10m
5:31PM0.21m
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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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