Stockton Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.94° N 74.90° W

Stockton Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 19 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Stockton sea temperature is
24.0° C
0.6° 

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


Stockton surf forecast from 20 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 23 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 6s period, SSE swell with 30 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Stockton this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Stockton in the next 16 days are 0.6m 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 23) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Friday (Aug 21) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 8PM (Sun 23rd Aug)2ft (0.6m) 6s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, let me break it down for you. It’s Rusty here, and I’ve got the goods on Stockton.

Straight up, the next couple of weeks are looking pretty grim for a paddle. We’re staring down a long dry spell, with no real surf to speak of for the first week and a half. From Thursday the 20th of August all the way through to Monday the 31st of August, it’s a flat, blown-out mess. The swell is tiny, mostly under 2 feet, and the wind is all over the shop – onshore, cross-shore, you name it. The energy is weak, with readings barely cracking 60 (combined energy of all swells directed here). It’s a total write-off for a surf. If you’re into kite surfing, the stronger onshore breezes might get you going, but for a surfboard, it’s a no-go.

We finally get a little flicker of hope on Tuesday the 1st of September. The morning shows a tiny 2 foot swell from the SE, with a period of 11 seconds – that’s some long-period groundswell energy. The wind is light and cross-offshore from the WNW, so the surface will be clean. The energy is still low, only 55 (combined energy of all swells directed here), but for a beach/jetty setup like Stockton, that longer period can mean a few lined-up runners. The waves will be small and gutless, but it’s the only window where you can actually get wet without fighting a washing machine. The water temp is about average for this time of year.

Then it gets a bit interesting on Wednesday the 2nd of September. The afternoon sees a 3 foot swell from the ESE, with a period of 11 seconds. The energy jumps significantly to 264 (combined energy of all swells directed here) – that’s moderate wave energy. The wind is a strong cross-offshore from the ENE, so the surface will be clean. Now, 3 foot is still small, but that combination of decent period and clean wind on a beach break can actually produce some fun, punchy waves, especially if the sandbanks are good. This is the standout of the whole forecast. It’s still not huge, but relative to everything else, this is the best on offer. The energy is moderate, not strong, so don’t expect anything too heavy. The swell direction is ESE, which is off the optimum direction for Stockton (SE) but close enough to work.

After that, it fades again. Thursday the 3rd and Friday the 4th of September are back to small, weak swells with onshore winds. The energy drops back under 100. The waves are there but they’re poor and messy.

So, the bottom line: if you’re desperate for a paddle, Tuesday the 1st of September morning is your only real shot at something clean, but it’s tiny. The real highlight, the one that’s worth keeping an eye on, is Wednesday the 2nd of September afternoon. That 3 foot, 11-second swell with clean cross-offshore wind is the best wave we’re going to see in this 16-day stretch. It’s a long-range call, so keep your fingers crossed, but it’s the one to aim for.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 50mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 28°C on Wed night, min 20°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 36mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 27°C on Sun afternoon, min 21°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
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Monday
24
Tuesday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SE
9
0.2
ESE
8
0.4
SE
8
0.4
ENE
4
0.2
ESE
8
0.2
ESE
9
0.2
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9
0.4
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8
0.2
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8
0.4
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5
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SSE
6
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SSE
6
0.4
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6
0.3
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12
0.3
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12
0.3
SE
11
0.2
ESE
11
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ESE
11
0.2
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11
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
12
7
18
7
7
8
8
27
6
7
18
26
14
22
21
19
11
11
11
Wind (km/h)
15
WSW
5
SSW
20
SSE
20
NNE
25
ENE
25
NE
5
SW
5
ESE
5
S
10
SW
10
SW
20
S
25
WNW
25
NW
25
NW
15
WSW
5
NNE
10
WSW
5
SE
Wind State
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High Tide
2:08AM1.14m
2:47PM1.41m
3:07AM1.07m
3:49PM1.40m
4:18AM1.04m
4:51PM1.42m
5:19AM1.07m
5:43PM1.47m
6:09AM1.12m
6:29PM1.53m
6:54AM1.19m
7:13PM1.58m
Low Tide
8:05PM0.41m
7:57AM0.38m
9:05PM0.46m
8:49AM0.43m
10:11PM0.47m
9:50AM0.45m
11:09PM0.44m
10:49AM0.42m
11:59PM0.38m
11:40AM0.37m
00:43AM0.31m
12:27PM0.31m
1:23AM0.23m
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21
Temp °C
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22
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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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