Surf Forecasts:
Stockton surf forecast from 7 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 10 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period, S swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 5s period, SSW swell with 117 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 10 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period with S 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 Thursday (Sep 10) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s 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 1.4m 5s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Friday (Sep 11) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Thu 10th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Thu 10th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 5s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Stockton over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Look, I’ve gotta be straight with you – this 16-day outlook for Stockton is a tough one to write. We’re looking at a long, flat stretch with very little to get excited about. The water temp is sitting at a balmy 77°, which is a good 5° warmer than usual for this time of year, so the ocean feels like a bath, but the waves are just not showing up.
From now through to the 20th of September, we’ve got a solid blank run. The combined swell energy barely gets a pulse, with readings like 12 (moderate weak energy) and 19 (weak energy) on the 6th and 7th, and it just doesn’t build. The swell stays tiny, under 2 ft for most of the period, and when it does get a little push, like on the 9th with a 3 ft S swell, the wind is onshore and strong, making it a mess. The 10th of September has a 4 ft SSW swell, but it’s cross-shore with a chop, and the energy is still weak (88). For beginners, anything over 5 ft is a no-go, but that’s not even an issue here – the problem is a total lack of quality.
The standout? There really isn’t one. The best of a bad bunch is likely the morning of Thursday the 11th of September. We’ve got a clean look with offshore winds from the NNW at 16 mph, but the swell is a pathetic 1 ft from the SSE at 6 seconds, with a combined energy of 26 (weak). It’s a shorebreak at best, and for a beach/jetty setup like Stockton, that long period swell (6 secs is short) won’t hold shape. You’d be fighting for dribbles.
The rest of the window is a write-off. The 20th of September brings a 4 ft S swell, but it’s onshore with a fresh breeze and lumpy, and the energy is still weak at 80. The 21st is just as flat. For a spot that’s consistent, this is a dry spell. If you’re a kite surfer, the stronger winds on the 13th (22 mph onshore) or the 20th (19 mph onshore) might look better than paddle surfing. But for wave riding, honestly, leave the board at home.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Tue afternoon, min 21°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 19°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Wed night, calm by Thu night). | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | ||||||||||||||
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) | E 7 | E 8 | E 7 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | S 4 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | S 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 10 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 8 | 18 | 8 | 29 | 16 | 6 | 6 | 13 | 11 | 35 | 117 | 83 | 41 | 48 | 13 | 6 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 14 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | off | cross-off | off | cross | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 4:49PM1.66m | 5:28AM1.28m | 5:52PM1.71m | 6:25AM1.39m | 6:46PM1.76m | 7:19AM1.50m | 7:38PM1.77m | 8:09AM1.60m | 8:27PM1.76m | 8:55AM1.68m | 9:11PM1.72m | 9:37AM1.71m | 9:52PM1.64m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:08PM0.22m | 10:59AM0.19m | 00:04AM0.13m | 12:00PM0.11m | 00:56AM0.05m | 12:58PM0.04m | 1:43AM-0.02m | 1:51PM-0.01m | 2:26AM-0.05m | 2:39PM-0.02m | 3:05AM-0.04m | 3:24PM0.01m | 3:43AM0.01m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — |
 | 7:22 | — | — | 7:21 | — | — | 7:19 | — | — | 7:17 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:13 | — |
mm | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 21 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 27 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 22 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 22 | 23 |
Feels °C | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 21 | 24 | 26 | 22 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | E 8 | E 7 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | E 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | ESE 9 | SE 10 |
| kJ | 8 | 18 | 8 | 29 | 16 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 48 | 13 | 6 | 10 | 6 | 8 | 14 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | SE 9 | E 10 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | — | ESE 10 | SE 10 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | ESE 9 | SE 6 | SE 5 |
| kJ | 3 | 3 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 2 | — | 9 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 2 | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 5 | E 9 | SE 9 | S 5 | S 5 | — | — | — | SE 10 | — | — | — | — | E 8 | ESE 10 | S 5 | SE 9 | NE 4 | S 6 | S 6 |
| kJ | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 3 | — | — | — | SW 3 | — | — | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | S 4 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | S 6 | — | N 3 | — | NNW 2 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 2 | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | 13 | 11 | 35 | 117 | 83 | 41 | — | 6 | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 501 | 64 | 71 | 327 | 61 | 120 | 1148 | 322 | 322 | 730 | 730 | 35 | 3 | 12 | 36 | 227 | 499 | 1141 | 3102 | 498 |
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