Surf Forecasts:
Stockton surf forecast from 28 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 29 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s period, SSE swell with 86 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 29 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s 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 29) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 6s. 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 0.9m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) 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 0.6m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Wed 29th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Wed 29th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Stockton over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, grab a coffee, because this forecast is a dry one. For the Stockton area, the next 16 days are looking pretty grim for decent surf. We’ve got a long, flat spell ahead with only a few moments that might be worth a look, and even then, it’s slim pickings.
The first half-decent window is on Wednesday, July 29th in the morning. You’ll see a tiny 3-foot swell from the SE, with a period of 7 seconds. The wind is a light, offshore breeze from the NW, which will keep the surface clean. The combined energy is weak at 74, so don’t expect any power. It’s surfable, but very ordinary. After that, we’re into a long, bleak stretch. From Thursday the 30th right through to the start of the second week, it’s all small, onshore slop. We get a couple of glassy mornings, like Saturday, August 1st and Monday, August 3rd, but the swell is under 2 feet and the energy is pitiful. Good for a longboard and a paddle, but not for a proper surf.
The only real standout is a bit of a wildcard, and it’s a long way off. On Tuesday, August 11th, the afternoon sees a spike in energy. The combined energy jumps to 119 (moderate), with a 4-foot swell from the ENE at a short 6 seconds. The wind is a moderate cross-shore from the E, which will create some chop. It’s not perfect, but it’s the biggest bump we see in the whole window. The water temp is about 75°F, which is pretty normal for this time of year at Stockton.
Honestly, for a beach/jetty setup like Stockton that’s exposed, we need a lot more than this. Most of the time, the onshore wind and tiny swell just make for messy, weak conditions. This isn’t one for the quiver, mates. Keep an eye on that August 11th window, but don’t hold your breath. The forecasts can change, but right now, it’s a waiting game.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 20°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Tue night, light winds from the NNE by Thu night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 26°C on Sun morning, min 20°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | S 4 | SSE 6 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SSE 7 | SE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 7 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 7 | S 7 | S 4 | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | SSE 7 | S 5 | SSE 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 16 | 39 | 57 | 69 | 56 | 36 | 32 | 23 | 13 | 24 | 14 | 16 | 10 | 24 | 14 | 5 | 10 | 20 | 47 | 20 | 43 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | on | on | on | on | glassy | on | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:09AM1.17m | 8:25PM1.62m | 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 | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:37PM0.22m | 2:35AM0.15m | 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 | ||||||||
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 | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — |
 | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:10 | — | — | 8:09 | — | — | 8:08 | — |
mm | — | 3 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 26 | 26 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 |
Feels °C | 24 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 26 | 24 | 20 | 24 | 26 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 27 | 24 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | E 6 | E 6 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SSE 7 | SE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 7 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | SSE 7 | E 5 | — | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 |
| kJ | 16 | 3 | 1 | 69 | 56 | 36 | 32 | 23 | 13 | 24 | 14 | 16 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 1 | — | 47 | 20 | 43 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | ENE 6 | E 9 | E 6 | E 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | SE 9 | ENE 4 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ENE 5 | NE 5 | — | — | E 8 |
| kJ | 3 | 7 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 13 | 9 | 4 | 12 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | — | — | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | — | E 9 | ENE 6 | — | S 7 | — | — | — | E 6 | ENE 6 | ESE 9 | SSW 3 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | NE 6 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 3 | — | 2 | 4 | — | 15 | — | — | — | 1 | 4 | 8 | 1 | 8 | 7 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 4 | S 4 | SSE 6 | WNW 2 | WNW 3 | WNW 4 | WNW 3 | WNW 3 | NE 4 | — | — | SSW 3 | — | S 7 | S 4 | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | — | S 5 | — |
| kJ | 10 | 39 | 57 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 3 | — | — | 1 | — | 24 | 14 | 5 | 10 | 20 | — | 17 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1005 | 1380 | 12 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 36 | 35 | 205 | 281 | 102 | 162 | 397 | 396 | 1168 | 1161 | 1005 | 3 | 35 | 3 |
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