Stockton Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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

Straight up, I’m gonna be honest with you – it’s a tough stretch. We’re looking at a real dry spell with basically no surf worth paddling out for. The first week and a half is a total write-off. From Sunday the 9th right through to the 19th of August, we’ve got tiny, weak waves with poor conditions. Most days the swell is barely 2 ft, the period is short, and the combined energy is just a whisper (mostly under 30). The wind is often cross or onshore, making it a mess. You’re better off cleaning the wax off your board or going for a run.

Now, there is a flicker of hope late in the game. Thursday the 20th of August morning shows a bit of pulse. The swell pops to 3 ft from the SE, with a longer period of 11 seconds. That’s enough to get the combined energy up to a moderate 224. The wind is light and cross-shore, which might keep it clean enough. But don’t get too excited, the forecast calls it ‘marginal’ and the tide could be a factor. It’s the only real blip on the radar, and it’s still a long way off.

Stockton is a beach/jetty spot, and it’s consistent by nature, but even consistency can’t make something out of nothing. It’s a beginner-friendly break, and with the swell so small, if you’re a learner, this might be your only chance to get a few knee-high bumps. But for anyone else, it’s a long wait.

The water temp on the first sniff of surf (Sunday the 9th) is sitting at 77°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year. Not a game-changer, but nice if you’re just floating around.

So, to sum it up: we’ve got a nine-day gap of nothing, then a small, uncertain window on the 20th. The rest of the 16 days looks flat or poor. It’s a blank run, and for Stockton, that’s just how it goes sometimes. Forecasts can change, but right now, I’d keep the board in the shed.

Rusty.

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