Surf Forecasts:
Stockton surf forecast from 18 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 22 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 22 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period, S swell with 264 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 22 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s period with SSE 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 Wednesday (Jul 22) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 8s period. 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 1.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Friday (Jul 24) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Stockton over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s break down the next 16 days for Stockton. I’ll be honest – this stretch is a tough one. There’s a big ol’ gap of nothing at the start, then a tiny window of clean but weak waves, then another long wait, and finally a slightly better day right at the end of July. If you’re desperate for a paddle, you’ll have to be patient.
From the get-go, Saturday July 18 through to Wednesday July 22, it’s mostly poor. Winds are onshore or cross, swell tiny and short period – nothing worth suiting up for. The water temp on that first Saturday morning was 76°, a touch warmer than usual for this time of year. But that’s about the only interesting thing.
Then on Thursday July 23 morning, we finally get a little pulse. It’s only 3ft of SSE swell with a 8-second period, and the wind swings around to a light offshore NNE at 9 mph, cleaning it right up. The combined energy is weak (76), but it’s clean, and the break is a consistent beach/jetty spot. Crowds are possible, so if you’re a beginner or just want a fun little wave, this could be your session. After that, it’s back to poor conditions – nothing really surfable until the end of the month.
The standout of the whole forecast is Friday July 31 morning. That’s where we get 4ft of S swell, only 6 seconds period, but with a solid offshore N wind at 12 mph. That’s clean, glassy lines. Combined energy is moderate (161). The swell is short period, so it might be a bit sectiony, but with that offshore breeze it’ll be well shaped. 4ft is a fun size for Stockton, and the offshore wind will make it feel even better. This is the day to circle on the calendar. After that, it’s back to flat and poor.
So, to sum it up: a long dry spell, one small clean day on the 23rd, then another long wait, and finally a decent morning on the 31st. Not the best run, but that last day has some promise.
Stay stoked,
Rusty
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 28°C on Sat afternoon, min 21°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Sat afternoon, light winds from the NE by Sun night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 30mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 30°C on Tue afternoon, min 19°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Tue night, calm by Thu night). | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | ||||||||||||||
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) | S 5 | S 6 | S 7 | S 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 4 | SE 5 | SSE 4 | S 7 | S 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 8 |
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 kJ | 80 | 91 | 35 | 27 | 17 | 10 | 9 | 13 | 23 | 35 | 206 | 186 | 122 | 227 | 78 | 58 | 32 | 21 | 91 | 50 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross | cross-off | off | off | cross | off | off | cross | glassy |
High Tide | 00:21AM1.55m | 1:02PM1.47m | 1:10AM1.41m | 1:51PM1.45m | 1:57AM1.28m | 2:41PM1.42m | 2:49AM1.17m | 3:36PM1.41m | 3:50AM1.09m | 4:33PM1.42m | 4:52AM1.05m | 5:25PM1.45m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:50PM0.10m | 6:27AM0.02m | 6:48PM0.20m | 7:14AM0.10m | 7:44PM0.28m | 7:58AM0.19m | 8:41PM0.35m | 8:44AM0.27m | 9:44PM0.39m | 9:36AM0.32m | 10:46PM0.39m | 10:29AM0.34m | 11:40PM0.37m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — |
 | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:20 | — | — | 8:20 | — | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:17 | — |
mm | 2 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 3 | 27 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 24 | 24 | 27 | 26 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 30 | 23 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 23 |
Feels °C | 27 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 26 | 29 | 21 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 13 | S 7 | S 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | — | SE 8 | E 12 | — | S 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 8 |
| kJ | 3 | 7 | 35 | 27 | 17 | 10 | 9 | — | 2 | 3 | — | 186 | 122 | 227 | 78 | 58 | 32 | 21 | 91 | 48 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 13 | E 8 | E 13 | E 13 | SE 12 | E 12 | — | SE 12 | SE 12 | E 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | — | ESE 8 |
| kJ | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 3 | — | 6 | 6 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | 9 | — | 50 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | — | — | SE 13 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 10 | — | — | S 7 |
| kJ | 1 | — | — | 7 | 6 | 6 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 28 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 5 | S 6 | WNW 3 | WNW 3 | NNE 2 | — | — | SSE 4 | SE 5 | SSE 4 | S 7 | W 4 | — | — | NNW 3 | — | — | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | ENE 5 |
| kJ | 80 | 91 | 4 | 4 | 1 | — | — | 13 | 23 | 35 | 206 | 4 | — | — | 4 | — | — | 19 | 25 | 25 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1139 | 2820 | 24 | 3 | 34 | 96 | 102 | 377 | 350 | 244 | 1168 | 27 | 24 | 3 | 61 | 0 | 377 | 34 | 209 | 377 |
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