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Lat Long: 38.94° N 74.90° W

Stockton Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 02 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Stockton sea temperature is
18.8°C
0.1° 

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


Stockton surf forecast from 2 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 5 Oct, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 7s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 4 Oct, 11AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period, E swell with 120 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 5 Oct, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 7s 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 Monday (Oct 05) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 3s 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 1.3m 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 04) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Oct 04) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Mon 5th Oct)2.5ft (0.7m) 7s
Best Surf 5AM (Mon 5th Oct)2.5ft (0.7m) 7s
Most Powerful11AM (Sun 4th Oct)4.5ft (1.3m) 6s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Fri afternoon, min 16°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Mon night, calm by Wed morning).

Friday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SE
12
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12
0.3
ESE
11
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ESE
11
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7
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0.3
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
36
35
25
23
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120
94
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Wind (km/h)
20
SW
15
SW
20
N
15
NNE
25
ENE
20
ENE
30
E
15
SSE
20
WNW
20
NW
20
NW
30
N
20
NNW
20
NW
15
N
5
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0
SSW
15
SSW
10
SSW
25
SSE
25
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Wind State
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High Tide
1:02PM1.69m
1:43AM1.22m
2:09PM1.64m
2:56AM1.21m
3:23PM1.60m
4:15AM1.26m
4:38PM1.61m
5:20AM1.37m
5:38PM1.63m
6:13AM1.49m
6:29PM1.64m
7:00AM1.59m
7:17PM1.63m
Low Tide
7:30PM0.26m
7:18AM0.27m
8:39PM0.28m
8:28AM0.30m
9:48PM0.26m
9:43AM0.29m
10:50PM0.20m
10:53AM0.23m
11:43PM0.12m
11:52AM0.16m
00:30AM0.06m
12:46PM0.10m
1:14AM0.02m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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