Surf Forecasts:
Stockton surf forecast from 13 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 20 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 7s period, SE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 7s period, ENE swell with 222 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 7s 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 Monday (Jul 20) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 12s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Stockton in the next 16 days are 1.5m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Monday (Jul 20) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Mon 20th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Stockton over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you – this 16-day window for Stockton is a tough one to call. The honest truth is, for the first 12 days, there’s barely a wave worth paddling for. We’ve got a long dry spell with tiny, weak swell and lousy wind. It’s not until the 25th of July that we finally see a glimmer of something rideable, and even then, it’s strictly for beginners looking for a small, clean practice session.
The water temp is sitting around a normal 73°F for this time of year, so that’s one thing you won’t have to worry about.
The first recommendation comes on Saturday, 25th July, in the morning. Stockton is a beach/jetty setup, exposed to the southeast, and it’s consistent, but you’ll be sharing it. The swell is a tiny 3 ft from the SSE, with a period of just 6 seconds – that’s weak, short-period windswell, with combined energy of just 58. That’s not going to give you any power. The good news is we get a light offshore wind from the N at 9 mph, making it clean. The score is low, but it’s the only time the wind works with the swell. The waves are surfable, but very ordinary. It’s a beginner-only zone.
The next morning, Sunday, 26th July, is similar. Swell is 3 ft from the SSE, period 7 seconds, and energy at 82 – still weak. We get a light offshore from the N at 3 mph, keeping it glassy and clean. Again, surfable but very ordinary. Both of these days are the only real standouts in a sea of flatness.
The rest of the days are a write-off. The swell never gets above 5 ft, and when it does on the 20th, it’s a choppy, cross-onshore mess. If you’re a kite surfer, you might find some interest in the stronger winds and messy waves, but for paddle surfing, it’s a no-go.
So, bottom line: if you’re desperate for a small, clean wave, the weekend of the 25th and 26th of July is your only chance. Otherwise, it’s a blank run. These things happen. Forecasts can change, but for now, don’t hold your breath.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 34°C on Wed afternoon, min 21°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 33°C on Thu night, min 22°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, fresh winds from the SSW by Sat night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Mon 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | SE 9 | S 4 | SSW 4 | SE 9 | SE 9 | S 5 | S 5 | S 3 | S 5 | SSE 6 | S 5 | S 5 | SE 8 | SSE 3 | S 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SE 7 | SSE 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 22 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 28 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 8 | 4 | 11 | 10 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 154 | 40 | 35 | 62 | 101 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | on | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:07PM1.90m | 8:43AM1.38m | 9:03PM1.92m | 9:36AM1.44m | 9:54PM1.89m | 10:28AM1.48m | 10:42PM1.81m | 11:19AM1.49m | 11:31PM1.69m | 12:11PM1.49m | 00:21AM1.55m | 1:02PM1.47m | 1:10AM1.41m | 1:51PM1.45m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:25AM-0.13m | 2:14PM-0.12m | 3:14AM-0.17m | 3:07PM-0.12m | 4:02AM-0.17m | 3:59PM-0.08m | 4:49AM-0.13m | 4:53PM0.01m | 5:39AM-0.06m | 5:50PM0.10m | 6:27AM0.02m | 6:48PM0.20m | 7:14AM0.10m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 |
 | 8:24 | — | — | 8:24 | — | — | 8:23 | — | — | 8:23 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | 8:21 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 7 | — | 4 | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 23 | 23 | 26 | 27 | 29 | 34 | 34 | 28 | 31 | 33 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 23 |
Feels °C | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 30 | 36 | 35 | 30 | 32 | 33 | 23 | 25 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 22 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 5 | SE 9 | SE 9 | S 4 | S 5 | S 5 | S 5 | SE 8 | S 5 | SSE 6 | S 5 | S 5 | SE 8 | E 9 | SE 13 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SE 12 | SSE 8 |
| kJ | 22 | 12 | 6 | 13 | 13 | 6 | 4 | 13 | 8 | 2 | 11 | 10 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 40 | 35 | 6 | 101 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | E 6 | E 7 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | — | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | — | — | E 8 | W 3 | E 13 | SE 12 | — |
| kJ | 3 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 12 | 12 | 7 | 2 | — | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 3 | 6 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ESE 9 | SE 9 | E 8 | E 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 8 | — | — |
| kJ | — | 7 | 13 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | S 4 | SSW 4 | W 3 | — | W 3 | — | S 3 | — | NW 3 | NW 3 | — | — | SSE 3 | S 6 | — | — | SE 7 | ENE 4 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 12 | 28 | 6 | — | 5 | — | 4 | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | 3 | 154 | — | — | 62 | 32 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1391 | 82 | 120 | 628 | 322 | 352 | 130 | 82 | 1458 | 397 | 120 | 327 | 1016 | 1013 | 1046 | 1429 | 588 | 35 | 36 | 0 | 224 |
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