Stockton Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.94° N 74.90° W

Issued: 1 pm 24 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Stockton sea temperature is
20.8° C

1.2°C warmer than normal for this time of year

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


Stockton surf forecast from 24 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 30 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 10s period, ESE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 26 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 5s period, S swell with 87 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 30 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 10s period with ESE 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 Tuesday (Jun 30) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 3s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 3s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Stockton in the next 16 days are 1.3m 5s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 26) at 2AM. 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 Wednesday (Jul 01) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Tue 30th Jun)1.5ft (0.5m) 10s
Best Surf 5AM (Tue 30th Jun)1.5ft (0.5m) 10s
Most Powerful 2AM (Fri 26th Jun)4.5ft (1.3m) 5s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 27°C on Fri afternoon, min 19°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Thu afternoon, calm by Fri afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sun morning, min 19°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Wed
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SE
7
0.4
SE
7
0.4
SE
7
0.9
SSE
4
1.3
S
5
0.7
S
5
0.7
S
5
0.6
S
6
0.6
SSE
6
0.6
SSE
6
0.4
SSE
7
0.5
SSE
7
0.3
SE
10
0.3
SE
10
0.4
SE
10
0.3
SE
10
0.4
SE
10
0.5
SE
10
0.4
ESE
10
0.2
ESE
10
0.8
E
4
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
23
13
11
25
87
29
25
24
29
24
15
29
16
15
24
15
24
46
36
9
22
Wind (km/h)
15
W
10
SW
10
S
35
SSE
30
SSW
10
SW
5
NNE
15
NNE
15
ENE
10
E
10
ENE
10
E
15
ESE
10
E
10
E
15
SE
10
SE
10
SE
25
SSE
5
SW
10
E
Wind State
cross
cross-on
on
on
on
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
glassy
cross
High Tide
5:13PM1.45m
5:27AM1.12m
5:58PM1.49m
6:14AM1.11m
6:40PM1.53m
7:00AM1.11m
7:24PM1.56m
7:48AM1.12m
8:08PM1.59m
8:34AM1.14m
8:49PM1.61m
9:16AM1.16m
9:28PM1.61m
9:55AM1.17m
Low Tide
11:16PM0.31m
11:09AM0.24m
00:07AM0.28m
11:52AM0.24m
00:56AM0.24m
12:36PM0.23m
1:41AM0.20m
1:19PM0.22m
2:24AM0.16m
2:00PM0.20m
3:01AM0.14m
2:39PM0.20m
3:37AM0.13m
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
light rain
cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
rain showers
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:35
5:35
5:35
5:35
5:35
5:37
5:37
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:28
8:28
8:29
8:29
8:29
8:29
8:29
8:29
 mm
21
1
7
Temp °C
26
25
23
24
22
26
27
25
20
20
20
21
21
21
21
21
20
20
21
21
20
Feels °C
23
22
23
20
17
27
29
25
20
21
21
22
21
21
21
19
19
20
20
21
20
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SE
7
0.4
SE
7
0.4
SE
7
0.1
E
8
0.1
SE
9
0.1
SE
9
0.1
E
12
0.6
S
6
0.6
SSE
6
0.6
SSE
6
0.4
SSE
7
0.5
SSE
7
0.4
SSE
7
0.3
SE
10
0.4
SE
10
0.5
E
5
0.4
ESE
5
0.5
SE
10
0.4
ESE
10
0.3
SSE
4
0.2
S
5
Energy kJ
23
13
11
1
3
3
3
24
29
24
15
29
16
15
24
13
9
46
36
3
2
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NE
4
0.3
SSE
4
0.1
SE
12
0.1
SE
10
0.2
E
3
0.2
ESE
10
0.3
SE
8
0.2
ESE
10
0.3
SE
10
0.3
SSE
6
0.2
S
6
0.3
SE
10
0.4
SE
10
0.2
SSE
6
0.4
S
4
0.2
S
6
Energy kJ
1
3
6
4
1
9
11
10
15
7
3
15
24
3
6
2
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
9
0.1
E
8
0.1
SE
10
0.2
SSE
5
0.2
S
5
0.2
ESE
10
Energy kJ
2
1
4
3
2
9
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSW
3
0.9
SSE
4
1.3
S
5
0.7
S
5
0.7
S
5
0.7
ENE
3
0.7
ENE
4
0.7
ENE
4
0.5
E
5
0.5
E
5
0.4
S
3
0.2
WSW
2
0.6
S
3
0.9
ENE
4
0.8
E
4
Energy kJ
2
25
87
29
25
10
14
18
10
13
2
1
8
21
22
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
3
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
34
102
352
1013
146
23
107
53
71
120
102
419
350
318
1005
1293
214
323
1391
23
730
Best forecast wave conditions in New Jersey
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
3
2
2
3
2
2
3
2
2
3
1
2
4
2
1
2
1
1
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
5
5
6
5
7
6
5
4
5
5
7
7
6
9
6
5
5
5
8
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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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