Stockton Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get into it. This is Rusty.

Right now, Stockton is in a flat spell. The first week or so is pretty grim – we’re looking at a run of poor surf conditions that starts now and stretches all the way into early August. For the first several days, there’s nothing worth paddling out for. The swell is tiny, mostly under 2 feet, and the period is short, under 8 seconds. Winds are cross-off or onshore, but the main problem is just a lack of any real energy. The combined energy is barely registering, sitting between 13 and 39 – that’s weak, flat stuff.

Thursday the 8th of August finally shows a pulse. By Saturday afternoon, there’s a 3ft swell rolling in from the SSE, but the period is a very long 12 seconds, and that swell energy jumps to a moderate 366. The catch? It arrives with a risk of thunderstorms and cross-onshore wind, so it’s messy – more likely something for the kites to play with than a proper paddle session. The water temp is around 75°, which is about average for this time of year.

Sunday the 9th of August is where things get interesting. That’s the standout window. Stockton (beach/jetty) will see a 4ft swell from the SSE, with a period of 13 seconds and combined energy hitting a solid 634 – that’s moderate to strong energy. The wind is a clean cross-off from the NW, so the surf should be clean and well-shaped. It’s not huge, but it’s the best on offer in this entire outlook. Keep in mind, with a period over 11 seconds, this is a groundswell – at a beach break it can straighten out a bit, but with the right sand banks, it’ll offer some solid, long lines. Crowds are possible here. This is a good window for a confident surfer.

Monday the 10th of August holds similar sized swell at 4ft from the SE, period 12 seconds, but the wind fades to a light cross-onshore by the afternoon. The morning is cleaner with a moderate breeze, so that’s the pick of the day.

Tuesday the 11th of August is another strong contender, especially the morning. The swell holds at 3ft from the SE, period a punchy 11 seconds, moderate energy around 254, and the wind goes glassy – that is a proper positive. This will be the cleanest, most inviting conditions of the whole 16-day run. If you’re free, that Tuesday morning session is the one to target. Afternoon onshore winds will mess it up, so get out early.

From Wednesday the 12th onward, the energy fades and the swell drops back under 3ft, with onshore winds returning and combined energy dropping to weak levels again. Not much to write home about after Tuesday.

So the bottom line: you’ve got a long, flat wait, but the second weekend and early the following week deliver. The real standout is Tuesday morning, August 11th – glassy conditions with a clean, waist-to-chest high groundswell. Sunday the 9th is also worth a look for a bigger, cleaner option.

Rusty.

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