
Surf Forecasts:
Stockton surf forecast from 6 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 7 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 10s period, E swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 9 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 5s period, S swell with 110 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 7 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 10s period with E 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 (Sep 07) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Stockton in the next 16 days are 1.4m 5s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 06) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Mon 7th Sep) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Mon 7th Sep) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Wed 9th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 5s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Stockton over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here, and I’ve gotta be straight with you—this 16-day run for Stockton is a long, flat wait for a single, late surge of power. The opening stretch is grim, with barely a ripple through the first week and a half. That’s a solid 12-day gap before anything looks even remotely interesting. If you’re a paddle surfer, you’re gonna be sitting on your hands for a while. But stick with me, because there is one window that’ll light up the beach.
The first real sign of life shows up on the 17th of September, Thursday morning. We get a jump to 7ft of swell from the east, with a period of 8 seconds and a combined energy of 639 (moderate wave energy). That’s a solid, chunky east swell, but it’s right on the borderline for beginners—anything over 5ft starts to get pushy. The wind is light from the west at 6 mph, which is a light cross-shore with small crossing wind ripples. It’s not glassy, but it’s workable. The east swell direction is a decent match for Stockton’s optimum from the SE, so some juice will wrap in. This is the standout pick, but don’t get too excited—it’s only a marginal call, with tides or conditions making it a bit of a gamble. Still, compared to the dead calm before it, this is the only game in town.
Thursday afternoon gets a bit bigger at 8ft from the east, with a period of 9 seconds and energy jumping to 769 (moderate to strong). The wind goes cross-off from the NE at 16 mph, which will clean it up nicely, but that’s big stuff for a beach/jetty break—8ft is expert territory. The set will be thumping, but it’s a short-period swell (9 seconds), so the shape won’t be super clean. Good for the brave, but not for the faint-hearted.
Friday morning on the 18th holds at 7ft from the east, period 9 seconds, energy 724. Wind is ENE at 13 mph, cross-off again, so the surface stays clean. Same story—big, powerful, but short-period. This is your second-best bet of the whole run, but it’s still a marginal outlook.
After that, it drops off fast. Saturday the 19th sees 4–5ft from the ESE, but with onshore winds from the SSW and S at 9–12 mph, it’s messy and poor. Not worth the paddle. The very end of the period on the 20th (Sunday) has a small 2ft east swell, but with a light NNE cross-off wind at 6 mph, it’s clean but tiny—energy is only 97 (weak). Surfable, but barely.
The water temperature at the start of the period is 77°F, which is 6°F above the long-term average—that’s much warmer than normal for this time of year. So, you’ll be sweating in your wetsuit, or just wearing boardshorts.
In short: the first 12 days are a total write-off. The 17th and 18th of September have a late burst of solid east swell, but it’s big, short-period, and marginal. If you’re an expert looking for a clean, powerful afternoon on the 17th with that NE cross-off wind, that’s your shot. Bring a board with some volume. Otherwise, it’s a long wait for a short window.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 26°C on Sat afternoon, min 20°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 30°C on Thu afternoon, min 21°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue afternoon, strong winds from the SSW by Wed night). | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | E 6 | E 7 | SE 9 | E 6 | E 7 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | S 5 | SSW 5 | SSW 4 | S 6 | S 6 | S 7 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
6 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 26 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 7 | 7 | 11 | 18 | 42 | 106 | 40 | 27 | 31 | 24 | 7 | 4 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 3:32PM1.62m | 4:18AM1.19m | 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 | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:01PM0.30m | 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 | |||||||
— | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | |
7:23 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:21 | — | — | 7:19 | — | — | 7:17 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 30 | 24 | 22 | 25 | 23 |
Feels °C | 24 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 25 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 19 | 24 | 29 | 27 | 20 | 21 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | E 6 | E 7 | SE 9 | E 6 | E 7 | E 4 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | S 6 | S 6 | S 7 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 |
4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 26 | 14 | 3 | 17 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 27 | 31 | 24 | 7 | 4 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | S 6 | SE 9 | S 5 | SE 9 | E 10 | E 10 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | ESE 9 | SE 8 | ENE 4 | SE 10 | S 6 |
6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 17 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 3 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | SE 8 | S 6 | — | E 11 | SE 9 | SE 8 | S 5 | SE 4 | — | — | SE 10 | — | — | — | E 8 | E 8 | SE 10 | — | SE 9 |
2 | 2 | 1 | — | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 4 | — | 3 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NNW 3 | — | ENE 5 | — | — | — | WSW 3 | WNW 3 | — | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | S 5 | SSW 5 | SSW 4 | W 3 | NW 3 | NNW 2 | NNW 2 | NE 4 |
— | 1 | — | 42 | — | — | — | 7 | 2 | — | 11 | 18 | 42 | 106 | 40 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 9 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2392 | 498 | 227 | 293 | 96 | 36 | 162 | 61 | 82 | 3079 | 249 | 322 | 730 | 1127 | 24 | 123 | 38 | 36 | 102 | 393 |
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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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