Stockton Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.94° N 74.90° W

Stockton Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 31 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Stockton sea temperature is
23.3° C
0.2° 

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


Stockton surf forecast from 31 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 4 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 7s period, SSE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, S swell with 501 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 4 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 7s 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 Tuesday (Aug 04) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 7s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Stockton in the next 16 days are 2.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Tue 4th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 7s
Best Surf11AM (Tue 4th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 7s
Most Powerful 5PM (Mon 3rd Aug)7ft (2.1m) 8s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, it’s Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer for Stockton over the next couple of weeks.

To be straight with you, it’s a tough run ahead. The whole sixteen-day window is pretty much a write-off for any decent paddle surfing. The first few days are a total no-go, with poor surf conditions and clean waves nowhere to be seen. There’s a bit of a gap right through to the start of August with nothing doing. We don’t get a single recommendation, and the conditions are consistently poor.

The only moment that even looks like it might be worth a look is on the morning of Tuesday, August 4th. The wind goes glassy – that’s a major positive – and we get a clean, glassy surface. The swell is from the SSE at 3ft, with a period of 7 seconds. The combined energy of all swells directed here is weak (61). This is the only time in the whole period where the surf is described as “surfable but very ordinary conditions.” It’s not going to be anything special, just tiny, weak waves, but it’ll be the cleanest you’ll see all week. For a beginner, this might be a window to get wet, but there’s no power or push.

Beyond that, the rest of the period is a struggle. Strong onshore winds, some stormy conditions, and a lot of cross-onshore chop. The swell pops up a bit around the 3rd of August with a 5ft to 7ft SSE swell, but the wind is howling onshore at 15 to 22 mph and the wave comment is “poor surf conditions.” That’s a messy, blown-out mess, and with a beach/jetty setup, it looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

Later in the second week, the swell drops away to almost nothing, with heights of 0.7ft to 2ft. The wind does turn offshore on the morning of Wednesday, August 12th, with a light NNW breeze. That’s a clean, gentle offshore, but the swell is only 2ft from the S with a period of 6 seconds. The combined energy is a very weak 35. It’s clean, but there’s just no wave to ride.

So, the bottom line: this is a flat, poor run for Stockton. There’s no standout day, no real highlight. The only thing close to a surf is the glassy Tuesday morning on August 4th, but it’s tiny and ordinary. Otherwise, sit this one out, or if you’re desperate, the kites might get a look in on the stormy days.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 27°C on Mon morning, min 23°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Tue morning. Warm (max 27°C on Mon afternoon, min 22°C on Tue morning). Mainly fresh winds.

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Energy kJ
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501
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Wind (km/h)
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SSW
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SSE
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High Tide
10:14PM1.60m
10:40AM1.35m
10:48PM1.55m
11:17AM1.39m
11:26PM1.49m
11:58AM1.43m
00:10AM1.41m
12:44PM1.48m
00:59AM1.33m
1:34PM1.52m
1:53AM1.24m
2:33PM1.55m
2:59AM1.18m
Low Tide
3:32PM0.18m
4:12AM0.08m
4:10PM0.20m
4:46AM0.09m
4:54PM0.23m
5:24AM0.10m
5:46PM0.26m
6:07AM0.12m
6:44PM0.28m
6:53AM0.14m
7:45PM0.30m
7:45AM0.16m
8:54PM0.30m
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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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