Surf Forecasts:
Stockton surf forecast from 2 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 6 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 7s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 2 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 11s period, SE swell with 73 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 6 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 7s 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 Sunday (Sep 06) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 6s is also forecast. 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 0.6m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Sun 6th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Sun 6th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Stockton over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, grab a coffee, I’m gonna run you through the next couple of weeks for our stretch of coast. Things are looking pretty quiet, so don’t get your hopes up too high.
The major story here is that we’ve got a long, flat run ahead. There’s nothing worth paddling out for in the first few days unless you just want to sit on your board and look at the horizon. From Wednesday the 2nd all the way through to the middle of the following week, it’s a mix of tiny, weak slop and straight-up poor conditions. We’re talking swell heights stuck between 0.7ft and 2ft, with short-period windswell that has no push. Combined energy barely scratches a measly 74 (weak energy) at its best early on, and mostly sits in the teens and twenties – that’s about as flat as it gets.
Wind isn’t doing us any favours either. We get a bit of cross-offshore here and there, but the swell just isn’t there to back it up. The rare glimmer is Saturday the 5th morning with a fresh offshore from the NNW blowing at 19 mph, but the swell is only 1ft from the NE with a period of 5 seconds – that’s barely a ripple. A kite might get going, but for a surfboard? Forget it.
There is one day that stands out as the best of a bad bunch: Sunday the 6th morning. The swell bumps up slightly to 2ft from the east, with a period of 7 seconds. Combined energy reaches 53, so still weak, but it’s paired with a light breeze from the NE making it clean. It’s small and gutless, but it’s the only time in this whole window where you could push a foamie around and maybe catch a knee-high nugget. The water temp is sitting at 78°F, which is a solid 4°F warmer than normal for this time of year – that’s very unusual, so at least you won’t need a wetsuit.
After that, it’s back to the doldrums. Swell stays microscopic – 1ft, 1ft, even down to 0.3ft by Thursday the 17th. The only real change is the period; around Tuesday the 17th, we get a very long-period groundswell at 13 seconds, but it’s coming from the ESE and only delivering 0.7ft. That’s a classic case of all period and no height – a few long, lazy wobbles at best. The wind goes glassy on Thursday the 17th afternoon, which is a shame because there’s still no real swell.
Honestly, if you’re desperate, the Sunday the 6th morning is your one and only call. Everything else is a flat, wind-affected washout. This is one of those stretches where you leave the boards in the shed and do something else.
Stay patient, mates. It won’t stay this flat forever.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 32°C on Thu afternoon, min 22°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 25°C on Sat afternoon, min 20°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SSE 6 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | NE 5 | ENE 7 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | SSW 5 |
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73 | 61 | 31 | 29 | 27 | 11 | 10 | 16 | 12 | 7 | 9 | 12 | 49 | 36 | 31 | 27 | 35 | 35 | 32 | 17 | 47 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 12:18PM1.63m | 00:44AM1.30m | 1:14PM1.63m | 1:44AM1.22m | 2:17PM1.62m | 2:55AM1.17m | 3:32PM1.62m | 4:18AM1.19m | 4:49PM1.66m | 5:28AM1.28m | 5:52PM1.71m | 6:25AM1.39m | 6:46PM1.76m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:32PM0.26m | 6:28AM0.19m | 7:36PM0.30m | 7:27AM0.23m | 8:46PM0.32m | 8:32AM0.26m | 10:01PM0.30m | 9:47AM0.25m | 11:08PM0.22m | 10:59AM0.19m | 00:04AM0.13m | 12:00PM0.11m | 00:56AM0.05m | ||||||||
6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | |
— | 7:29 | — | — | 7:27 | — | — | 7:25 | — | — | 7:23 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:21 | — | — | 7:19 | — | |
mm | — | — | 1 | 3 | — | 2 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 32 | 31 | 25 | 28 | 26 | 23 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 29 | 27 |
Feels °C | 25 | 25 | 27 | 29 | 34 | 32 | 26 | 30 | 27 | 19 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 26 | 30 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 11 | SE 10 | E 6 | E 6 | ESE 6 | S 4 | SSE 6 | S 6 | ESE 8 | NE 5 | ENE 7 | SE 8 | SE 9 | E 7 | E 8 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 |
73 | 61 | 16 | 17 | 12 | 3 | 10 | 6 | 12 | 7 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 36 | 31 | 27 | 35 | 35 | 32 | 17 | 15 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 4 | — | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 6 | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 5 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | SE 9 | SE 9 | E 11 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 |
1 | — | 31 | 29 | 27 | 6 | 10 | 16 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | SE 8 | E 5 | E 6 | E 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | S 6 | — | S 5 | S 5 | SE 9 | S 5 | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | 11 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 3 | — | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 4 | ENE 6 | — | — | — | W 3 | — | — | N 3 | NNW 3 | NW 3 | E 6 | E 7 | — | SW 3 | WNW 2 | — | SW 4 | SW 4 | S 4 | SSW 5 |
20 | 45 | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | 12 | 49 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 10 | 6 | 14 | 47 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 253 | 730 | 47 | 12 | 24 | 82 | 82 | 102 | 327 | 499 | 1380 | 214 | 0 | 293 | 23 | 3 | 553 | 244 | 47 | 23 | 96 |
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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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