
Surf Forecasts:
Stockton surf forecast from 6 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 10 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period, S swell with 151 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 10 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period with S 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 Thursday (Sep 10) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 8s 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 1.4m 6s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Friday (Sep 11) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Thu 10th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Thu 10th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Thu 10th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Stockton over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Look, I’m gonna level with ya – this forecast for Stockton is a tough one. We’re lookin’ at a long, long stretch of flat and ordinary conditions. The first proper surfable moment doesn’t even show up until Sunday the 20th of September, so we’ve got a solid two-week gap of near-nothingness before that. The combined swell energy is weak, mostly in the single or low double digits, so don’t be expectin’ any juice.
Stockton is a beach and jetty setup, exposed to the swell, and it’s a consistent break for beginners, but that doesn’t mean much when the swell is barely a ripple. For most of the first week, the swell is tiny – 0.7 ft to 2 ft – with short periods around 4 to 9 seconds. The wind’s all over the place, often cross or onshore, and the wave comment is nearly always “poor surf conditions.” There’s one moment on Thursday morning the 10th where the combined energy hits 158 (moderate), but with a 4 ft swell from the SSW and a 5-second period under a cross-onshore wind, it’s choppy and messy – more of a kite-surfing setup than a paddle session.
The only real glimmer comes on Sunday the 20th of September in the morning. The swell is still tiny at 1 ft from the ESE with a period of 9 seconds, but the wind goes glassy – dead calm – and the combined energy jumps to 65. The wave comment finally says “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions,” which is as good as it gets. It’s clean and glassy, so you could get a few tiny, slow peelers on a longboard. But don’t kid yourself, it’s not a standout.
The rest of the second week is more of the same: small swell, cross-off winds, and nothin’ worth paddlin’ for. No break stands out as the best because there’s barely any surf. If you’re desperate, that Sunday morning is your only shot, but keep the expectations real low.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Tue afternoon, min 21°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 30°C on Thu afternoon, min 22°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Wed night, calm by Fri afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | ENE 7 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | S 4 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | SE 7 | SE 5 | ESE 9 | E 5 | E 6 |
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4 | 8 | 18 | 9 | 29 | 15 | 6 | 6 | 13 | 8 | 36 | 94 | 74 | 102 | 148 | 19 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 21 | 39 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-off | off | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 4:49PM1.66m | 5:28AM1.28m | 5:52PM1.71m | 6:25AM1.39m | 6:46PM1.76m | 7:19AM1.50m | 7:38PM1.77m | 8:09AM1.60m | 8:27PM1.76m | 8:55AM1.68m | 9:11PM1.72m | 9:37AM1.71m | 9:52PM1.64m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:47AM0.25m | 11:08PM0.22m | 10:59AM0.19m | 00:04AM0.13m | 12:00PM0.11m | 00:56AM0.05m | 12:58PM0.04m | 1:43AM-0.02m | 1:51PM-0.01m | 2:26AM-0.05m | 2:39PM-0.02m | 3:05AM-0.04m | 3:24PM0.01m | 3:43AM0.01m | |||||||
6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | |
— | 7:22 | — | — | 7:21 | — | — | 7:19 | — | — | 7:17 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:13 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 |
Temp °C | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 27 | 24 | 26 | 30 | 27 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 27 |
Feels °C | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 24 | 20 | 24 | 29 | 26 | 24 | 27 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | ENE 7 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 8 | E 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | SE 7 | ENE 4 | SSE 6 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 |
4 | 8 | 18 | 9 | 29 | 15 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 47 | 62 | 19 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 9 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | E 10 | SE 8 | E 4 | SE 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | ESE 9 | SE 10 | SE 10 | S 6 | SE 5 | ESE 9 | SE 6 | S 6 |
3 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 2 | 1 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | S 5 | E 9 | SE 9 | S 5 | SE 8 | S 5 | — | — | SE 10 | — | — | — | E 8 | — | ESE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 |
1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | 1 | — | 9 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ENE 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | S 4 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | S 6 | S 6 | NE 3 | ENE 4 | — | E 3 | E 5 | E 6 |
— | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 13 | 8 | 36 | 94 | 74 | 102 | 148 | 5 | 7 | — | 5 | 21 | 39 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 205 | 501 | 64 | 60 | 167 | 61 | 730 | 730 | 498 | 730 | 730 | 730 | 160 | 107 | 0 | 36 | 173 | 327 | 249 | 2613 | 23 |
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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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