
Surf Forecasts:
Stockton surf forecast from 29 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 7s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s period, S swell with 88 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 7s 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 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 7s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Stockton in the next 16 days are 1.2m 6s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) 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 0.7m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Stockton over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get into it. This is Rusty.
Right now, Stockton is in a flat spell. The first week or so is pretty grim – we’re looking at a run of poor surf conditions that starts now and stretches all the way into early August. For the first several days, there’s nothing worth paddling out for. The swell is tiny, mostly under 2 feet, and the period is short, under 8 seconds. Winds are cross-off or onshore, but the main problem is just a lack of any real energy. The combined energy is barely registering, sitting between 13 and 39 – that’s weak, flat stuff.
Thursday the 8th of August finally shows a pulse. By Saturday afternoon, there’s a 3ft swell rolling in from the SSE, but the period is a very long 12 seconds, and that swell energy jumps to a moderate 366. The catch? It arrives with a risk of thunderstorms and cross-onshore wind, so it’s messy – more likely something for the kites to play with than a proper paddle session. The water temp is around 75°, which is about average for this time of year.
Sunday the 9th of August is where things get interesting. That’s the standout window. Stockton (beach/jetty) will see a 4ft swell from the SSE, with a period of 13 seconds and combined energy hitting a solid 634 – that’s moderate to strong energy. The wind is a clean cross-off from the NW, so the surf should be clean and well-shaped. It’s not huge, but it’s the best on offer in this entire outlook. Keep in mind, with a period over 11 seconds, this is a groundswell – at a beach break it can straighten out a bit, but with the right sand banks, it’ll offer some solid, long lines. Crowds are possible here. This is a good window for a confident surfer.
Monday the 10th of August holds similar sized swell at 4ft from the SE, period 12 seconds, but the wind fades to a light cross-onshore by the afternoon. The morning is cleaner with a moderate breeze, so that’s the pick of the day.
Tuesday the 11th of August is another strong contender, especially the morning. The swell holds at 3ft from the SE, period a punchy 11 seconds, moderate energy around 254, and the wind goes glassy – that is a proper positive. This will be the cleanest, most inviting conditions of the whole 16-day run. If you’re free, that Tuesday morning session is the one to target. Afternoon onshore winds will mess it up, so get out early.
From Wednesday the 12th onward, the energy fades and the swell drops back under 3ft, with onshore winds returning and combined energy dropping to weak levels again. Not much to write home about after Tuesday.
So the bottom line: you’ve got a long, flat wait, but the second weekend and early the following week deliver. The real standout is Tuesday morning, August 11th – glassy conditions with a clean, waist-to-chest high groundswell. Sunday the 9th is also worth a look for a bigger, cleaner option.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 21°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Wed night, light winds from the N by Fri morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 26°C on Mon night, min 22°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | S 7 | SSE 9 | SSE 7 | ESE 9 | S 5 | S 5 | SSE 4 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SE 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
26 | 35 | 19 | 26 | 23 | 22 | 26 | 26 | 15 | 9 | 8 | 43 | 20 | 31 | 49 | 40 | 84 | 46 | 26 | 17 | 8 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | off | cross | off | off | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 8:51AM1.22m | 9:04PM1.64m | 9:29AM1.27m | 9:40PM1.63m | 10:05AM1.31m | 10:14PM1.60m | 10:40AM1.35m | 10:48PM1.55m | 11:17AM1.39m | 11:26PM1.49m | 11:58AM1.43m | 00:10AM1.41m | 12:44PM1.48m | 00:59AM1.33m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:18PM0.19m | 3:09AM0.11m | 2:55PM0.18m | 3:40AM0.09m | 3:32PM0.18m | 4:12AM0.08m | 4:10PM0.20m | 4:46AM0.09m | 4:54PM0.23m | 5:24AM0.10m | 5:46PM0.26m | 6:07AM0.12m | 6:44PM0.28m | ||||||||
5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | |
— | 8:14 | — | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:10 | — | — | 8:09 | — | — | 8:08 | — | — | 8:07 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 23 | 24 | 24 |
Feels °C | 20 | 24 | 22 | 20 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 26 | 24 | 22 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 23 | 25 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | NE 6 | SSE 9 | SSE 7 | E 6 | SE 9 | SE 9 | — | E 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 6 |
26 | 35 | 19 | 26 | 23 | 22 | 26 | 1 | 15 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 3 | — | 1 | 40 | 84 | 46 | 26 | 17 | 6 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 5 | E 5 | — | ENE 6 | SE 10 | E 6 | S 3 | ESE 9 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | — | E 5 | — | — | — | SE 8 | SE 7 |
1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | — | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 3 | 8 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 6 | ESE 9 | SE 7 | SE 9 | NE 6 | — | S 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 8 | E 8 |
1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | NW 3 | WNW 3 | — | — | S 7 | SSW 3 | — | SSE 3 | S 5 | S 5 | SSE 4 | SSE 5 | W 3 | — | — | ENE 3 | E 4 | E 4 |
11 | 10 | 12 | 6 | 3 | — | — | 26 | 3 | — | 8 | 43 | 20 | 31 | 49 | 1 | — | — | 4 | 6 | 4 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 36 | 36 | 102 | 36 | 102 | 82 | 102 | 350 | 350 | 350 | 1380 | 733 | 162 | 245 | 99 | 3 | 2 | 36 | 36 | 186 | 162 |
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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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