Stockton Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.94° N 74.90° W

Stockton Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 09 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Stockton sea temperature is
24.3° C
2.1° 

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


Stockton surf forecast from 10 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 13 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 7s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 13 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 7s period, E swell with 103 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 13 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 7s period with ESE 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 13) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 6s. 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 1.0m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 13) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 12) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Mon 13th Jul)2.5ft (0.7m) 7s
Best Surf 5AM (Mon 13th Jul)2.5ft (0.7m) 7s
Most Powerful 8AM (Mon 13th Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 7s

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


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

Straight off the bat, I gotta be honest with ya – the next week and a half is looking pretty grim. The surf is small and weak, the wind is often messy, and there’s barely enough energy to push a meaningful wave. The first real glimmer of hope doesn't show up until Monday, July 20th, but even then it’s nothing to write home about.

We’ve got a long stretch of flatness and poor conditions from now through to the end of next week. The swell is tiny, mostly under 2 ft, with periods so short the waves will be wobbly and gutless. The combined energy is low, often in the double digits, which tells you all you need to know. Through Thursday, July 16th, there’s a brief moment early that morning with a light offshore from the NNW and a clean look, but with the swell a measly 1 ft from the SE and a period of 8 seconds, it’s just not enough to get excited about.

The first proper pulse of energy shows up on Saturday, July 18th. The swell jumps to 4 ft from the SSW, but the period is a short 5 seconds. The wind is cross-shore from the W at 15 mph, so it’s gonna be choppy and lumpy. The combined energy nudges into the moderate range at 105. It’s still not a standout, but it's the biggest surf we’ve seen. Saturday afternoon we get a little more size at 5 ft from the S, but with a cross-onshore wind, it’s gonna be messy.

Honestly, the only half-decent window in the whole forecast is Monday, July 20th, early morning. We’ve got a gentle offshore from the N, clean conditions, and a 2 ft swell from the S with a period of 6 seconds. The combined energy is 59. It’s not going to blow your mind, but it’s the best we’ve got. The comment says "surfable waves but very ordinary conditions," and that sums it up. It’s a small, cleanish wave for a beginner session.

For the rest of the run into late July, the swell tries to pick up again around Wednesday, July 22nd, with 4 ft from the E, but the wind is a fresh breeze from the NE at 19 mph. The wave energy is moderate at 93, but with that wind, it’s not going to be pretty. By Thursday, July 23rd, we get a bit more size at 4 ft from the ENE, but the wind is onshore and lumpy. It’s all just a bit of a write-off.

The water temp is around 76°F right now, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year – a solid 4° above average. That’s about the only nice thing going on.

So, the standout? There isn’t a real one. If you’re desperate, point your board at Stockton on the morning of Monday, July 20th for the cleanest, most surfable conditions of the whole outlook. But keep your expectations low.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 31°C on Fri afternoon, min 22°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat afternoon, fresh winds from the ENE by Sun morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed morning, min 21°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Sun afternoon, light winds from the W by Tue morning).

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Friday
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Saturday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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S
4
0.2
ESE
10
0.4
SSE
6
0.5
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0.4
SSE
6
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7
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SSW
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SE
9
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8
0.4
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8
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
14
9
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23
14
4
8
8
3
37
45
54
38
19
21
34
21
24
17
16
15
Wind (km/h)
25
S
15
W
15
WNW
10
W
10
WNW
5
WNW
5
SE
15
NE
35
NE
25
ENE
15
E
15
E
15
SE
15
SW
10
W
25
S
25
SW
15
WSW
15
S
10
NNW
15
NNW
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cross
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cross-off
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High Tide
4:06PM1.55m
4:34AM1.19m
5:11PM1.66m
5:41AM1.21m
6:10PM1.76m
6:42AM1.26m
7:09PM1.84m
7:44AM1.31m
8:07PM1.90m
8:43AM1.38m
9:03PM1.92m
9:36AM1.44m
9:54PM1.89m
10:28AM1.48m
Low Tide
10:23PM0.23m
10:13AM0.09m
11:30PM0.14m
11:16AM0.04m
00:31AM0.05m
12:16PM-0.02m
1:31AM-0.05m
1:16PM-0.08m
2:25AM-0.13m
2:14PM-0.12m
3:14AM-0.17m
3:07PM-0.12m
4:02AM-0.17m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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