Stockton Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.94° N 74.90° W

Issued: 1 am 29 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Stockton sea temperature is
21.0° C

Slightly warmer than usual

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


Stockton surf forecast from 29 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 6 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period, S swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 6 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period, S swell with 132 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 6 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period with S 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 (Jul 06) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s 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 1.4m 6s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 06) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 04) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Mon 6th Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 6s
Best Surf 2AM (Mon 6th Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 6s
Most Powerful 2AM (Mon 6th Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 6s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Wed afternoon, min 21°C on Mon morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 35°C on Thu night, min 25°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SE
10
0.4
SE
10
0.5
SE
10
0.5
SE
8
0.7
SSE
8
0.4
SE
10
0.4
SE
8
1.1
S
5
0.9
SSW
5
0.4
SE
8
0.4
SE
9
0.3
SE
9
0.2
ESE
9
0.3
SE
10
0.5
S
5
0.3
SE
9
0.3
SE
9
0.5
S
4
0.2
ESE
9
0.4
SE
8
1.4
S
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
33
33
45
35
55
23
16
53
38
15
21
13
8
14
10
13
13
8
7
18
132
Wind (km/h)
10
ENE
15
SE
10
S
10
S
30
S
25
SSW
15
SW
20
S
20
SW
10
W
20
SSW
15
WSW
10
WNW
20
S
10
NE
10
NW
20
SSE
5
SW
5
W
15
SSE
5
ENE
Wind State
cross-off
cross-on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross
on
cross-on
cross-off
on
cross-off
cross-off
on
cross-on
cross
on
glassy
High Tide
8:34AM1.14m
8:49PM1.61m
9:16AM1.16m
9:28PM1.61m
9:55AM1.17m
10:04PM1.60m
10:32AM1.17m
10:39PM1.57m
11:10AM1.19m
11:15PM1.52m
11:51AM1.21m
11:54PM1.47m
12:33PM1.25m
00:36AM1.41m
Low Tide
2:00PM0.20m
3:01AM0.14m
2:39PM0.20m
3:37AM0.13m
3:15PM0.21m
4:12AM0.13m
3:50PM0.23m
4:47AM0.14m
4:29PM0.27m
5:24AM0.15m
5:14PM0.30m
6:04AM0.15m
6:06PM0.32m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
thunderstorm
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:35
5:37
5:37
5:37
5:37
5:39
5:39
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:29
8:29
8:29
8:28
8:28
8:28
8:28
 mm
3
8
Temp °C
23
23
23
23
25
25
28
31
31
30
34
35
32
35
35
29
32
32
28
31
29
Feels °C
24
23
22
22
20
21
28
31
30
32
33
34
35
37
32
32
35
30
30
32
29
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SE
10
0.4
SE
10
0.5
SE
10
0.5
SE
8
0.2
ESE
10
0.4
ESE
8
0.4
SE
8
0.4
SE
8
0.4
SE
8
0.5
S
5
0.4
SE
9
0.5
S
5
0.3
S
5
0.3
SE
10
0.5
S
5
0.3
S
5
0.3
SE
9
0.5
S
4
0.3
S
5
0.4
SE
8
0.8
S
5
Energy kJ
33
33
45
35
10
23
16
17
15
13
21
10
4
14
10
4
13
8
4
18
37
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
S
6
0.2
S
6
0.1
S
6
0.1
S
6
0.2
ESE
10
0.4
SE
10
0.1
SE
10
0.2
ESE
10
0.4
SE
8
0.3
SE
9
0.2
ESE
9
0.2
ESE
9
0.3
SE
9
0.2
ESE
9
0.2
ESE
9
0.2
ESE
8
Energy kJ
11
3
1
1
10
23
4
9
15
13
8
8
13
7
7
7
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
6
0.2
ESE
7
0.2
ESE
7
0.1
E
7
Energy kJ
2
4
4
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
E
3
0.3
E
3
0.7
SSE
8
0.7
S
4
0.5
S
4
1.1
S
5
0.9
SSW
5
0.5
S
5
0.3
WSW
3
0.5
S
3
0.4
W
3
0.4
S
5
0.4
WNW
3
0.7
S
3
1.4
S
6
Energy kJ
1
2
55
14
8
53
38
11
2
4
2
7
3
11
132
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
214
938
24
35
1391
249
163
146
135
38
162
24
322
1178
82
1127
1458
264
1179
1141
0
Best forecast wave conditions in New Jersey
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
1
2
1
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
2
2
1
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
9
5
5
5
6
6
6
6
6
6
8
9
9
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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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