Surf Forecasts:
Stockton surf forecast from 23 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s period, SE swell with 62 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 28 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 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 Friday (Aug 28) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s 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 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 29) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Stockton over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s size up Stockton over the next couple weeks. It’s a beach and jetty setup, beginner-friendly but exposed. Water temp is about 77°, a touch warmer than average for the season – so pretty comfortable.
We’re in a flat spell right now. From Sunday the 23rd through to the morning of Monday the 31st, there’s nothing doing. Swell is tiny, mostly 0.7 ft to 1 ft, with weak energy (single to low double digits – like 13 to 59). A few clean moments show up, like Monday afternoon the 24th with glassy 1 ft SE swell, but it’s short-period and gutless. Not worth paddling out.
That long gap finally breaks on Monday morning the 31st. We get a 1 ft SE swell with a very long 18-second period, energy around 65 (still weak but punchy). Light cross-off winds keep it clean. It’s small, but there’s a pulse.
Tuesday the 1st keeps it going with a 1 ft SE swell, 15-second period, clean cross-off winds, and energy climbing to 113 (moderate).
The first real standout is Friday morning the 4th. Clean conditions, slight air from the NW, a 2 ft SE swell with 12-second period. Energy hits 254 (moderate). It’s not big, but with clean offshore breeze, it’ll be fun on the jetty.
But the best of the whole run is Saturday morning the 5th. Glassy – wind from the east, barely a breath. Swell pushes to 4 ft from the ESE, 11-second period, and energy jumps to 401 (strong). That’s the morning to circle. Clean faces, no chop. Crowds can pop up here sometimes, so be early.
The afternoon of the 5th goes downhill with cross-onshore wind, and from Sunday the 6th onward it fades to small, weak conditions. The last couple days show clean cross-off winds but the swell is gone again.
So: a long flat start, then a small but clean pulse early September, with Saturday morning the 5th as the clear winner.
– Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sun afternoon, min 20°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 27°C on Fri night, min 21°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SSE 6 | ESE 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 6 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 |
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 kJ | 6 | 6 | 14 | 14 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 8 | 21 | 17 | 15 | 24 | 33 | 18 | 28 | 26 | 16 | 10 | 17 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | off | cross-off | on | cross | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross | on | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 5:43PM1.47m | 6:09AM1.12m | 6:29PM1.53m | 6:54AM1.19m | 7:13PM1.58m | 7:38AM1.27m | 7:55PM1.63m | 8:20AM1.35m | 8:34PM1.65m | 8:58AM1.43m | 9:11PM1.65m | 9:33AM1.50m | 9:46PM1.62m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:49AM0.42m | 11:59PM0.38m | 11:40AM0.37m | 00:43AM0.31m | 12:27PM0.31m | 1:23AM0.23m | 1:12PM0.24m | 1:59AM0.16m | 1:54PM0.19m | 2:33AM0.10m | 2:34PM0.15m | 3:04AM0.06m | 3:13PM0.12m | 3:36AM0.05m | |||||||
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 | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — |
 | — | 7:44 | — | — | 7:42 | — | — | 7:40 | — | — | 7:38 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:36 | — | — | 7:35 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 27 | 27 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 21 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 27 | 22 | 24 | 23 |
Feels °C | 25 | 25 | 26 | 21 | 25 | 25 | 19 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 30 | 19 | 24 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | SSE 4 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SE 12 | SSE 5 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SSW 3 | S 6 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 10 | SE 9 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SE 8 | SE 8 |
| kJ | 6 | 4 | 11 | 6 | 21 | 5 | 18 | 18 | 4 | 3 | 21 | 17 | 15 | 9 | 21 | 18 | 28 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 17 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 5 | ESE 8 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | E 7 | SE 11 | SSE 5 | E 7 | SE 11 | ESE 9 | E 6 | E 13 | E 12 | E 12 | SE 7 | S 5 | E 11 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | S 5 | SSE 7 |
| kJ | 2 | 6 | 14 | 14 | 1 | 19 | 2 | 1 | 18 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 2 | 26 | 16 | 5 | 9 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 12 | SE 12 | E 7 | E 7 | — | E 7 | E 6 | SE 5 | E 6 | E 6 | E 14 | E 6 | E 12 | SE 9 | E 11 | ESE 5 | — | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 |
| kJ | 6 | 6 | 4 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 23 | 2 | 9 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 4 | WSW 3 | WNW 3 | — | S 6 | NNW 2 | NNW 2 | — | — | — | S 6 | S 4 | SSE 4 | SE 5 | SE 6 | — | S 5 | — | ENE 3 | E 4 | E 4 |
| kJ | 3 | 1 | 3 | — | 15 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 6 | 6 | 13 | 24 | 33 | — | 14 | — | 7 | 13 | 5 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 373 | 533 | 36 | 102 | 64 | 102 | 82 | 102 | 102 | 293 | 402 | 148 | 322 | 1168 | 23 | 24 | 257 | 36 | 205 | 150 | 123 |
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