Stockton Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.94° N 74.90° W

Stockton Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 19 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Stockton sea temperature is
24.4° C
1.3° 

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


Stockton surf forecast from 19 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 22 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 9s period, SSE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 22 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period, S swell with 271 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 22 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 9s 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 Wednesday (Jul 22) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 9s 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 1.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 5AM. 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 Thursday (Jul 23) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Wed 22nd Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 9s
Best Surf11PM (Wed 22nd Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 9s
Most Powerful 5AM (Wed 22nd Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 8s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, it’s Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you: Stockton is in for a rough patch. Looking at the whole 16 days, it’s a long, grim stretch. There’s basically nothing worth paddling out for in the first week, and the second week doesn’t offer much relief either. There’s a gap of about 10 days with no real recommendations, so don’t hold your breath.

Let’s start at the beginning. Sunday the 19th sees a tiny 2ft southerly swell, with a short period of 7 seconds. The energy is weak (30), and it’s a cross-offshore breeze, but the waves are just poor. You’re looking at ankle-biters at best.

Monday the 20th and Tuesday the 21st are even worse. Swell drops to 1.0ft, and by Tuesday afternoon, the wind swings onshore and ramps up to 22 mph, pushing a messy 5ft swell in. The energy climbs to 122, but it’s a choppy, wind-blown mess. Definitely not for beginners – that’s too much size (over 5ft) for a learner, and the onshore wind will make it ugly.

Wednesday the 22nd offers a glimmer of hope, but it’s still a dud. A 4ft southerly swell, period coming up to 8 seconds, with a moderate 183 energy. The wind is cross-offshore from the WNW, so it’s clean, but the waves are still rated as poor. The same goes for the rest of the week: tiny swells, mostly under 2ft, with periods under 8 seconds.

We finally get a day that’s a *little* better. On Wednesday the 29th, there’s a morning session with glassy conditions – a 3ft southerly swell, period at 6 seconds, and the water is a touch warmer than normal at 76°. The wind is glassy, coming from the NNW at just 3 mph. The wave comment is "surfable waves but very ordinary conditions," and it scores a 1 out of 10. It’s the best on offer, but that’s not saying much. The energy is only 62, so it’s weak. This is a beginner-friendly break, so the small size (3ft) is fine, but the short period (6 seconds) will make it a bit crumbly and inconsistent.

The One Standout: If you’re desperate, Wednesday the 29th. That’s your best bet. Head out in the morning for the glassy, clean conditions. It’s Stockton, so it’s a beach/jetty spot, and it can get crowded (sometimes). The swell is from the south, but with a period of only 6 seconds, it’s not a groundswell, so it won’t have that deep, powerful push. It’s just a small, clean wave for a beginner to mess around on.

After that, the outlook drops right back to junk. Thursday the 30th brings onshore winds, and the rest of the month and into August is a washout. For the kite surfers, the windy, onshore days later in July and early August – like the 5ft swell with strong onshore winds on the 21st and 28th – will look more interesting than paddle surfing.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 33mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 27°C on Sun afternoon, min 22°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Sun night, fresh winds from the S by Tue afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Wed afternoon, min 19°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Wed afternoon, light winds from the N by Sat morning).

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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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S
7
0.4
SSE
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0.3
SSE
7
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0.7
SE
4
0.8
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
27
16
9
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17
31
122
260
173
166
78
40
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33
20
31
37
34
25
32
Wind (km/h)
20
NW
5
NNE
15
ENE
15
SE
25
SE
20
SSW
35
S
30
SW
25
WNW
30
NW
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NE
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NE
25
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15
NE
15
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15
ESE
10
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5
N
15
SSE
20
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Wind State
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High Tide
1:10AM1.41m
1:51PM1.45m
1:57AM1.28m
2:41PM1.42m
2:49AM1.17m
3:36PM1.41m
3:50AM1.09m
4:33PM1.42m
4:52AM1.05m
5:25PM1.45m
5:46AM1.06m
6:12PM1.49m
Low Tide
6:48PM0.20m
7:14AM0.10m
7:44PM0.28m
7:58AM0.19m
8:41PM0.35m
8:44AM0.27m
9:44PM0.39m
9:36AM0.32m
10:46PM0.39m
10:29AM0.34m
11:40PM0.37m
11:20AM0.33m
00:30AM0.32m
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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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