Surf Forecasts:
Stockton surf forecast from 7 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 8 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 5s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 5s period, S swell with 64 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 8 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 5s 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 Saturday (Aug 08) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 9s is also forecast. 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 1.1m 5s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Friday (Aug 14) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sat 8th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sat 8th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 5s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 5s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Stockton over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let me tell you, it's a tough stretch ahead for the surf along this stretch of coast. The forecast is lookin' pretty bleak for the next couple of weeks, so don't get your hopes up too high.
We're startin' off with a real dry spell. From August 7th right through until the 17th, there's just nothin' worth paddlin' out for. The swell is tiny, the wind is messy, and it's all just poor surf conditions. You're lookin' at a solid 11-day gap with no real recommendations, so it's a good time to wax up the longboard and just wait, or maybe even work on the ol' tan.
Now, there is a glimmer on the horizon, but it's a long way off. The only real standout comes on the morning of Tuesday, August 18th. We've got a bit of a pulse of energy with a moderate combined swell energy (111), and the wind is lookin' clean with a nice cross-offshore breeze from the ENE and glassy conditions. The swell is up to 5 ft from the SE, but it's a short period affair at 5 seconds, so it won't have much push. Still, it's the best we'll see all week. This is Stockton (beach/jetty). It's a consistent spot, which is some good news. The water temp is about average for the time of year, so don't expect any surprises there. But keep in mind, this is a long-range call, so it's promising but not locked in.
The rest of the 18th and the days after are just more of the same story – small, weak swells and poor wind. The 18th afternoon sees the swell jump to a strong energy (343) but it's accompanied by a nasty cross-onshore wind, turning it into a choppy mess.
So, to sum it up: if you're desperate, pencil in the morning of the 18th for a session at Stockton. Otherwise, give it a miss. The breaks are just not firing.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 31°C on Fri afternoon, min 24°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 29°C on Mon night, min 22°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 5 | S 4 | S 5 | S 6 | SE 8 | S 6 | S 7 | SSE 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 3 | S 3 | SSE 4 | S 5 |
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 kJ | 13 | 20 | 64 | 25 | 23 | 64 | 43 | 13 | 22 | 19 | 18 | 22 | 17 | 11 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 7 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 3:43PM1.59m | 4:21AM1.16m | 4:57PM1.66m | 5:32AM1.21m | 6:00PM1.75m | 6:33AM1.29m | 6:58PM1.81m | 7:32AM1.38m | 7:55PM1.86m | 8:28AM1.48m | 8:47PM1.86m | 9:18AM1.55m | 9:35PM1.83m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:44AM0.17m | 10:10PM0.27m | 9:55AM0.16m | 11:19PM0.20m | 11:04AM0.11m | 00:19AM0.10m | 12:07PM0.04m | 1:16AM0.00m | 1:07PM-0.03m | 2:07AM-0.08m | 2:03PM-0.08m | 2:53AM-0.12m | 2:54PM-0.09m | 3:36AM-0.12m | |||||||
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 | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — |
 | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:01 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:57 | — |
mm | — | — | 1 | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 31 | 29 | 26 | 31 | 30 | 27 | 31 | 31 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 25 | 29 | 27 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 27 |
Feels °C | 30 | 33 | 28 | 27 | 33 | 31 | 29 | 32 | 32 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 24 | 30 | 27 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 26 | 27 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 5 | E 10 | E 9 | S 6 | SE 8 | E 8 | S 7 | SSE 6 | — | S 6 | SE 10 | S 6 | S 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 5 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 4 | S 5 |
| kJ | 13 | 2 | 2 | 24 | 23 | 1 | 43 | 13 | — | 19 | 4 | 22 | 17 | 11 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 7 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 6 | E 10 | E 9 | SE 8 | E 9 | — | E 9 | SE 7 | E 8 | E 10 | E 8 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | — | — | SE 6 | SE 8 | SE 8 |
| kJ | 7 | 2 | 2 | 25 | 1 | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | — | — | 1 | 3 | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 11 | E 10 | — | E 9 | E 8 | — | — | E 9 | — | E 8 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | — | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | — | SE 11 | SE 5 | E 10 |
| kJ | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 4 | 1 | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 4 | S 5 | WSW 3 | S 6 | S 6 | W 3 | — | S 6 | — | S 6 | — | — | W 3 | WSW 3 | — | SSE 5 | SSE 3 | S 3 | — | — |
| kJ | — | 20 | 64 | 2 | 16 | 64 | 1 | — | 22 | — | 18 | — | — | 2 | 3 | — | 6 | 3 | 3 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 107 | 12 | 2613 | 3 | 12 | 3 | 24 | 35 | 61 | 162 | 327 | 123 | 560 | 82 | 23 | 38 | 278 | 120 | 123 | 2241 | 71 |
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