Stockton Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.94° N 74.90° W

Stockton Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 14 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Stockton sea temperature is
25.1° C
1.4° 

Stockton surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Stockton surf forecast from 15 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Monday 17 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 6s period, S swell with 255 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Stockton this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Stockton in the next 16 days are 1.8m 6s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 17) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 20) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 5AM (Mon 17th Aug)6ft (1.8m) 6s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Stockton over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

G’day, Rusty here, and I’ve got to be straight with you—this stretch is about as quiet as a lake on a still morning. Over the next 16 days, we’re looking at a whole lot of nothing for Stockton (beach/jetty), with hardly any swell to speak of and conditions that just aren’t cooperating. There’s a long, blank run ahead, with most days offering tiny, weak waves that won’t get your heart racing. The water’s sitting at 77°, which is a touch warmer than usual for this time of year, so at least the dip won’t be a shock.

Right off the bat, Friday afternoon, 14 August, sees nothing but a tiny 0.3 ft SE swell with a short 9-second period—barely a ripple—and while the wind is glassy out of the east at 3 mph, the wave energy is just 7. That’s weak. Saturday morning, 15 August, is more of the same: 0.3 ft SE swell, cross-off breeze from the NE at 6 mph, but the energy’s still only 5. It’s a clean, glassy morning, but there’s nothing to ride.

Sunday, 16 August, kicks up a bit with a 2 ft SSE swell, but the period’s a pathetic 4 seconds and the wind’s cross-on at 16 mph, making for choppy, messy surf. Energy’s only 20. Monday, 17 August, cleans up with a NW cross-off at 9 mph, but the swell’s still tiny—3 ft SSE with a 6-second period—and the energy hits 48. It’s clean, but not worth paddling out for.

The whole first week drags on like this. Tuesday, 18 August, has a 1 ft SE swell with offshore NW winds at 6 mph and 25 energy; Wednesday, 19 August, is glassy but only 1 ft SE with 27 energy; and Thursday, 20 August, sees a 3 ft S swell onshore with risk of thunderstorms and 45 energy. None of it breaks the poor surf cycle.

Into the second week, from 21 to 29 August, it’s a real snooze. There are a few cleaner moments—like Friday morning, 21 August, with an offshore NW breeze and 1 ft SSE swell (energy 19), or Friday afternoon with glassy conditions and 3 ft ESE swell (energy 32)—but the waves are still tiny. The only time we get a sniff of something is Thursday morning, 27 August, when a 1 ft SE swell with a longer 11-second period and glassy WSW wind at 3 mph brings the energy up to 61. The guidance calls it “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions,” and that’s about as good as it gets. Still, at 1 ft and a 1 out of 10, it’s barely a blip.

Truth is, there are no standouts here. The swell never climbs above 3 ft, the periods are short—mostly under 10 seconds—and the wind’s often onshore or messy. For a beach/jetty setup exposed to the SE, this is a tough run. If you’re desperate for a paddle, maybe Thursday morning, 27 August, with the glassy start and slightly longer period, but don’t hold your breath. Otherwise, it’s a dry spell. Things might pick up with a change in the forecast, but for now, it’s quiet.

Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 29°C on Mon afternoon, min 23°C on Sun afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Fri night, fresh winds from the SSW by Sun night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Thu afternoon, min 21°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Wed night, calm by Thu afternoon).

Saturday
15
Sunday
16
Monday
17
Tuesday
18
Wednesday
19
Thursday
20
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0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SE
9
0.1
SE
9
0.4
SE
4
0.4
SE
4
0.4
SSE
3
0.7
SSE
4
1.8
S
6
1
S
7
0.7
SSE
6
0.5
SSE
7
0.4
SSE
6
0.3
SE
9
0.4
SE
11
0.4
SE
10
0.4
SSE
9
1.2
S
5
0.8
S
5
0.7
S
5
0.4
SSE
5
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
3
3
4
3
3
11
221
89
36
25
17
13
30
24
33
68
33
25
8
Wind (km/h)
10
ENE
10
ENE
15
SE
15
S
25
SSE
30
SSE
30
SSW
20
WNW
20
NW
15
NNE
10
N
5
SW
10
SSW
10
S
30
SSE
30
S
10
SSW
10
S
20
N
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
on
on
on
on
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
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High Tide
10:19PM1.74m
10:49AM1.61m
11:02PM1.62m
11:35AM1.59m
11:47PM1.49m
12:21PM1.55m
00:33AM1.36m
1:08PM1.50m
1:20AM1.24m
1:55PM1.45m
2:08AM1.14m
2:47PM1.41m
3:07AM1.07m
Low Tide
4:17AM-0.08m
4:31PM0.03m
5:00AM0.01m
5:22PM0.13m
5:44AM0.11m
6:16PM0.24m
6:28AM0.21m
7:10PM0.33m
7:12AM0.30m
8:05PM0.41m
7:57AM0.38m
9:05PM0.46m
thunderstorm
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6:11
6:13
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6:15
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6:16
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7:55
7:53
7:52
7:52
7:51
7:49
7:47
 mm
2
1
18
2
4
Temp °C
26
25
25
25
24
24
25
26
29
27
23
25
26
23
25
25
28
30
30
Feels °C
29
27
26
25
25
21
26
27
28
27
23
25
26
23
22
23
32
33
31
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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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