
Surf Forecasts:
Stockton surf forecast from 11 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 13 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 5s period, SSE swell with 86 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Stockton this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Stockton in the next 16 days are 1.3m 5s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 13) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 15) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sun 13th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 5s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Stockton over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, mate, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what Stockton’s got cooking for us over the next couple of weeks.
To be straight with you, it’s a pretty flat and forgettable run for the next week and a half. We’ve got a long stretch of tiny, weak, and mostly choppy conditions from Friday the 11th all the way through to Saturday the 20th of September. Most days are showing poor surf with next to no energy – the combined swell energy barely gets into double digits, often sitting between 13 and 45 (weak energy). You’ll see a lot of small 0.7ft to 3ft swells, with periods as short as 4 to 9 seconds, and the winds are mostly cross-onshore or onshore, messing up what little there is. A few mornings, like Monday the 14th, have clean offshore winds, but with only 1.0ft to 1ft of swell, it’s barely a ripple. Not worth paddling out for unless you’re just after a float.
Then things start to shift around Sunday the 20th. We get a pulse of moderate energy with combined swell energy jumping to 217 to 273 (moderate). Swell height picks up to 5ft to 5ft from the ENE, with a short 7-second period. The wind is offshore to cross-offshore from the N to NNE, which keeps the surf clean. This is a bit punchy for beginners – over 5ft – but for the experienced crew, it’s the first real chance at some waves. It’s still not a standout by any means; the short period means it’ll be a bit fat and sectiony at a beach/jetty setup like Stockton.
Monday the 21st and Tuesday the 22nd keep similar size at 5ft from the E and ENE, with fresh cross-offshore winds. Energy builds from 243 up to 427 (moderate). Still short period (7-9 seconds), so the shape won’t be world-class. This is more of a “get wet and get a few” situation than anything memorable.
The best chance in the whole run looks like Wednesday the 23rd of September. Swell hits 6ft from the E, with a 9-second period, and the combined energy jumps way up to 869 (moderate to strong). The wind is light from the SE, just a cross-on breeze with small ripples. That’s a decent amount of size – over 5ft, so it’s getting too big for learners, but it’s not quite expert-only at under 8ft. The period is still on the shorter side, so it’ll be a bit lumpy and less defined, but for Stockton, this is as good as it gets in this forecast window. It’s the only day I’d seriously point anyone towards. Keep in mind this is over a week away, so there’s some uncertainty, but the numbers suggest it’s the standout.
After that, Thursday the 24th and Friday the 25th drop back to 3ft to 4ft with clean conditions but less energy, and by Saturday the 26th it’s fading into small, cross-onshore mush again.
One thing to note: the water temperature on the first recommended day (Friday 11th) is 77°F with a 6°F anomaly. That’s *much warmer than normal* for this time of year – a very unusual warm spell, so don’t expect a thick wetsuit.
So, overall, it’s a long wait. A solid 9 days of barely-there surf, then a few days of average but rideable waves from the 20th, with the best shot being Wednesday the 23rd. If you’re keen, mark that date. Otherwise, the forecasts can always change, and it tends not to stay this flat forever.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 22°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (calm on Fri afternoon, fresh winds from the SSE by Sat night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 24°C on Mon afternoon, min 19°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNE on Mon night, light winds from the ESE by Wed morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | |||||||||||||||
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 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SSE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | E 6 | E 7 | E 5 | E 7 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 |
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12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 25 | 86 | 28 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 13 | 12 | 8 | 18 | 21 | 9 | 27 | 20 | 34 | 36 | 22 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 8:55AM1.68m | 9:11PM1.72m | 9:37AM1.71m | 9:52PM1.64m | 10:17AM1.71m | 10:32PM1.54m | 10:57AM1.67m | 11:12PM1.42m | 11:39AM1.61m | 11:56PM1.30m | 12:24PM1.54m | 00:44AM1.20m | 1:11PM1.48m | 1:34AM1.12m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:39PM-0.02m | 3:05AM-0.04m | 3:24PM0.01m | 3:43AM0.01m | 4:08PM0.08m | 4:19AM0.10m | 4:53PM0.17m | 4:57AM0.21m | 5:42PM0.28m | 5:38AM0.31m | 6:35PM0.37m | 6:24AM0.41m | 7:29PM0.45m | ||||||||
6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | |
— | 7:15 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:10 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:06 | — | — | 7:05 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 1 | 6 | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 28 | 28 | 20 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 22 |
Feels °C | 23 | 24 | 25 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 28 | 30 | 17 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 22 | 21 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | E 4 | — | — | E 8 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | E 6 | E 7 | E 5 | E 7 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 |
12 | 6 | 3 | — | — | 1 | 28 | 22 | 12 | 21 | 13 | 12 | 8 | 18 | 21 | 9 | 27 | 20 | 34 | 36 | 22 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | — | — | — | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | S 5 | NE 5 | S 6 | S 6 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | E 8 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 12 | SE 12 |
11 | 12 | 12 | — | — | — | 15 | 14 | 22 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | SE 11 | — | — | — | E 7 | ESE 5 | — | ESE 5 | SE 5 | E 6 | E 15 | S 5 | SE 14 | SE 9 | SE 10 | — | — | — | SE 6 |
1 | 1 | 5 | — | — | — | 1 | 9 | — | 3 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 3 | 4 | — | — | — | 1 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 3 | E 4 | SSE 5 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SSE 5 | — | — | — | N 4 | NNW 3 | NE 4 | E 6 | — | — | — | — | SSW 2 | — | SSE 3 | S 3 |
5 | 8 | 5 | 13 | 25 | 86 | — | — | — | 13 | 3 | 8 | 22 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 3 | 8 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 323 | 1005 | 327 | 1168 | 1175 | 257 | 3 | 3 | 61 | 234 | 278 | 601 | 1016 | 730 | 824 | 1168 | 1168 | 47 | 99 | 534 | 47 |
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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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