Surf Forecasts:
Stockton surf forecast from 31 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 1 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 12s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 6 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 9s period, E swell with 81 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 1 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 12s period with SE 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 (Sep 01) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s is also forecast. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 4s 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 0.7m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 06) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 06) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Tue 1st Sep) | 1ft (0.3m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Tue 1st Sep) | 1ft (0.3m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sun 6th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Stockton over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for Stockton over the next couple of weeks.
Alright, straight up – I’m not gonna sugarcoat it. This is a real tough stretch. The whole 16-day window is basically a write-off for any decent surf. There’s a big ol’ gap of nothing worthwhile from start to finish. We’re looking at a solid 16 days of poor surf conditions, with no real standout sessions on offer. It’s the kind of run that tests your patience.
The first few days are a total dud. Monday, August 31st, we’ve got a tiny 1 ft SE swell, and even though the wind is glassy in the morning, the wave energy is super weak (16). The afternoon kicks up a cross-on breeze, and it’s a total mess. Tuesday and Wednesday are more of the same – tiny, weak swells with poor winds. The water temp is about average for the time of year, nothing unusual there.
We finally see a tiny bump on Wednesday, September 2nd. The morning shows a 2 ft SE swell with a period of 11 seconds, giving us a bit of groundswell energy (79). The wind is cross-offshore, so it’s clean. But honestly, it’s still pretty weak. For a beginner, this might be a fun little ankle-snapper, but for anyone else, it’s a struggle to get a ride.
The rest of the week and into the next is a real mixed bag of weak, short-period swells and onshore winds. There’s a brief moment on Saturday, September 6th, where we get a moderate offshore wind (NNE 12 mph), with a 2 ft ENE swell, but at a 7-second period, it’s just a messy, weak windswell (55). The energy is still low.
The forecast gets even worse. By September 8th, we get a 4 ft SSW swell, but with a 5-second period and a strong cross-on wind, it’s just a choppy, bumpy mess. That kind of setup with the wind on it and a short period is more interesting for kite surfing than a paddle. The swell energy is only moderate (97), but it’s just not surfable.
The entire second week is a dead zone. Tiny swells, poor periods, and mostly crummy wind. We see a few clean windows with cross-offshore winds on September 10th, 12th, and 13th, but the swell is so small (1 ft to 2 ft) and weak (energy in the 20s and 30s) that it’s not worth paddling out for. The energy is just not there.
The best on offer? There isn’t one. If I had to pick the least terrible moment, it’s the morning of Wednesday, September 2nd. That’s your best bet for a clean, tiny wave on a longboard. But don’t get your hopes up.
Stay patient, Stockton. It tends not to stay this flat for long, and forecasts can change. But for now, wax your board and wait.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 29°C on Tue afternoon, min 22°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Sun night, calm by Mon afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 34°C on Thu afternoon, min 22°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | ||||||||||||||
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) | S 4 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 6 | E 7 | E 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 |
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16 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 52 | 73 | 48 | 31 | 29 | 20 | 27 | 15 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 10:23PM1.56m | 10:45AM1.60m | 11:03PM1.48m | 11:28AM1.62m | 11:49PM1.39m | 12:18PM1.63m | 00:44AM1.30m | 1:14PM1.63m | 1:44AM1.22m | 2:17PM1.62m | 2:55AM1.17m | 3:32PM1.62m | 4:18AM1.19m | ||||||
Low Tide | 4:11AM0.06m | 4:38PM0.16m | 4:49AM0.10m | 5:31PM0.21m | 5:35AM0.14m | 6:32PM0.26m | 6:28AM0.19m | 7:36PM0.30m | 7:27AM0.23m | 8:46PM0.32m | 8:32AM0.26m | 10:01PM0.30m | |||||||
— | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | |
7:32 | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:29 | — | — | 7:27 | — | — | 7:25 | — | — | 7:23 | — | |
mm | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 4 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 34 | 29 | 24 | 29 | 27 | 23 | 26 | 26 |
Feels °C | 24 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 32 | 30 | 26 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 35 | 31 | 23 | 27 | 25 | 21 | 23 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | SSE 4 | SE 8 | SSW 4 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 9 | E 6 | E 6 | S 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 6 | S 6 | SE 8 | WNW 3 | SE 8 |
7 | 6 | 9 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 52 | 73 | 48 | 31 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SE 8 | SSE 4 | SE 7 | S 4 | SE 8 | S 4 | ENE 3 | S 5 | E 6 | SE 9 | S 6 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 7 | E 7 | SE 8 | — |
— | 10 | 1 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 12 | 29 | 10 | 27 | 14 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 3 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | — | — | — | — | SE 13 | — | S 5 | S 5 | — | S 5 | SE 9 | E 6 | — | NE 4 | SE 8 | — | NE 5 | — |
2 | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | 4 | 8 | — | 4 | 20 | 11 | — | 1 | 3 | — | 1 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 4 | — | — | — | — | SSW 3 | — | — | ENE 6 | S 3 | — | WSW 3 | WNW 3 | NW 3 | WNW 3 | NNW 3 | NNW 4 | — | ENE 4 |
16 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 13 | 1 | — | 3 | 1 | 5 | 8 | 3 | 8 | — | 24 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 96 | 1141 | 1174 | 373 | 373 | 410 | 53 | 0 | 1505 | 23 | 23 | 12 | 0 | 36 | 203 | 293 | 373 | 530 | 2161 |
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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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