Surf Forecasts:
Stockton surf forecast from 30 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 2 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 10s period, SE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 2 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 11s period, SE swell with 73 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 2 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 10s period with SE 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 (Sep 02) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s 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 0.6m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Friday (Sep 04) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Stockton over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, I’m Rusty. Let’s talk about Stockton, this beach and jetty spot that’s made for beginners. The water’s a touch warmer than usual for this time of year, sitting at 76°F with a 3°F anomaly – so it’s like a warm bath, real comfortable.
The honest truth is, the whole 16-day window is a bust. No real surf to speak of, and the first decent recommendation doesn’t pop up until Wednesday morning, 2nd September. Even then, it’s nothing special. Let’s walk through it.
From Sunday morning, 30th August, through to Tuesday afternoon, 1st September, it’s all “poor surf conditions” – tiny swell, funky winds, and zero energy. The combined swell energy is weak, in the 10 to 25 range, so don’t even think about paddling out.
Wednesday morning, 2nd September, finally shows a glimmer. There’s a 2ft swell from the southeast with an 11-second period, and light northwest winds making it clean and cross-offshore. The wave comment says “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions,” and the combined energy is a weak 79. It’s small and weak, but it’s the best of a bad bunch. For a beginner, it might be worth a look, but don’t expect much.
Thursday morning, 3rd September, is a step back – 1ft from the southeast, 9-second period, and light cross-shore winds. The energy drops to 39, and it’s labeled “poor surf conditions.” Not worth the drive.
Friday morning, 4th September, brings another “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions” – 2ft from the south, 7-second period, light northwest cross-offshore breeze. The energy is 51, still weak. It’s clean, but tiny.
After that, it’s all downhill. From Saturday, 5th September, through to Monday, 14th September, the swell drops to 0.3ft to 2ft, periods are short, and the energy is in the teens or twenties. The wind is mostly cross-offshore or glassy at times, but the swell is just too small to surf. The final days, from 11th to 14th September, have moderate to fresh northwest winds, keeping things clean but with zero wave height.
The standout? There isn’t one. If you’re a beginner and desperate, Wednesday morning, 2nd September, is your best shot – the 2ft southeast swell with 11-second period and glassy northwest wind will give you the cleanest, most rideable little waves. But it’s barely surfable. For everyone else, leave the board at home. The forecast is reliable for the near term, and it’s just flat.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 27°C on Mon night, min 23°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 33°C on Thu afternoon, min 19°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 3 | S 4 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | S 6 | S 7 | SSE 6 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 7 | ESE 9 |
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 kJ | 11 | 19 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 52 | 73 | 61 | 31 | 29 | 20 | 24 | 24 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 17 | 8 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:23PM1.56m | 10:45AM1.60m | 11:03PM1.48m | 11:28AM1.62m | 11:49PM1.39m | 12:18PM1.63m | 00:44AM1.30m | 1:14PM1.63m | 1:44AM1.22m | 2:17PM1.62m | 2:55AM1.17m | 3:32PM1.62m | 4:18AM1.19m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:53PM0.13m | 4:11AM0.06m | 4:38PM0.16m | 4:49AM0.10m | 5:31PM0.21m | 5:35AM0.14m | 6:32PM0.26m | 6:28AM0.19m | 7:36PM0.30m | 7:27AM0.23m | 8:46PM0.32m | 8:32AM0.26m | 10:01PM0.30m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — |
 | 7:32 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:29 | — | — | 7:27 | — | — | 7:25 | — | — | 7:23 | — |
mm | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 9 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 33 | 25 | 24 | 27 | 27 | 21 | 24 | 22 |
Feels °C | 24 | 22 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 35 | 28 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 17 | 22 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | S 4 | SSE 4 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | S 4 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | S 6 | S 6 | S 7 | SSE 6 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | — | ENE 6 |
| kJ | 7 | 19 | 6 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 73 | 61 | 31 | 29 | 11 | 24 | 24 | 8 | 6 | 6 | — | 6 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 4 | — | S 4 | SE 8 | SE 12 | E 4 | S 5 | E 6 | S 5 | SE 9 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | S 6 | — | SE 8 | ESE 9 |
| kJ | 1 | 11 | 10 | 1 | — | 3 | 3 | 52 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 20 | 11 | 14 | 7 | 3 | — | 9 | 8 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | E 5 | — | — | — | — | SE 13 | — | S 4 | E 4 | ESE 3 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | — | — | E 7 | — | NNW 3 | E 9 |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | 3 | 3 | 1 | 11 | 6 | 7 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 3 | WSW 3 | — | — | SSW 3 | — | S 4 | SSW 4 | — | — | S 3 | WSW 3 | W 3 | WNW 3 | NW 3 | NW 3 | N 3 | N 3 | E 7 | — |
| kJ | 11 | 1 | — | — | 2 | — | 3 | 8 | — | — | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 17 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1519 | 34 | 1142 | 1013 | 373 | 373 | 1505 | 47 | 120 | 1505 | 23 | 3 | 24 | 12 | 36 | 102 | 549 | 1439 | 2752 | 2161 |
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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).
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