Stockton Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.94° N 74.90° W

Stockton Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 23 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Stockton sea temperature is
24.8°C
1.6° 

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


Stockton surf forecast from 23 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 8s period, ESE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 8s period, ESE swell with 47 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 28 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 8s 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 Friday (Aug 28) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Stockton in the next 16 days are 0.6m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2PM (Fri 28th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 8s
Best Surf 2PM (Fri 28th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 8s
Most Powerful11AM (Fri 28th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 8s

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 on offer for Stockton over the next couple of weeks.

Straight up, I’ll be honest with you – this is a tough stretch. We’re looking at a long, dry spell of flat, weak conditions before anything even thinks about showing up. It’s going to be a quiet one for the paddle crew.

The Long Wait

From now through the end of August and into the first few days of September, it’s basically a ghost town out there. For over a week, the swell is tiny – we’re talking 0.7 ft to 1 ft – and the wave energy is absolutely gutless, with combined energy readings barely cracking 30 or 40 (14 to 44). The water is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year at 77°, but that’s about the only thing going for it. You’ll get some clean, glassy windows – like Monday morning the 24th with a 1.0 ft SE groundswell and glassy wind, or Wednesday morning the 26th with dead calm conditions and 1.0 ft – but it’s not enough to ride. It’s a flat spell, plain and simple. Not much you can do but wait.

Light at the End of the Tunnel

Things start to look a little more interesting around Thursday the 3rd of September. There’s a pulse of energy coming in. The morning of the 3rd sees a 2 ft SE swell (12-second period) with a combined energy of 133 – that’s moderate energy, finally. The wind is a cross-shore breeze, so it’s rideable. The afternoon picks up to 3 ft from the SE with a 13-second period, and the energy jumps to 336 (strong). Still, the wave comment is “poor surf conditions,” so it’s not a standout.

The Best of a Bad Bunch – Friday 4th September

Friday the 4th is the most interesting day of the whole period. The morning offers a 4 ft swell from the ESE with a short period of 7 seconds, but the combined energy is a solid 349 (strong). The wind is a clean cross-offshore breeze from the WNW at 16 mph. That wind is going to groom the face nicely. It’s a bit sloppy, short-period stuff, but it’s the best we’ve seen. The afternoon drops back to 2 ft from the SE with a 13-second period (215 energy) and still clean cross-offshore wind. This is the only day where you might actually get a few turns.

Saturday 5th September

Saturday the 5th starts off glassy with a 3 ft easterly swell (8 seconds) and 190 energy – that’s moderate. The morning is dead calm, which is a major positive. The afternoon though, gets messy. The swell jumps to 5 ft from the ENE, but it’s a short-period 8-second windswell, and the wind turns onshore from the SSE. The combined energy is 473 (strong), but it’s going to be a lumpy, bumpy mess. For the experienced guys, there might be a wave, but it’s not a beginner-friendly day – that 5 ft will be a handful.

The Final Stretch

After that, Sunday the 6th and Monday the 7th of September go back to poor surf conditions with clean wind but tiny, weak swell (2 ft to 5 ft, with energy in the 100-150 range). It’s not worth the drive.

The Verdict

Honestly, if you’re desperate for a paddle, Friday the 4th (morning) is the pick. The 4 ft ESE swell with a clean cross-offshore wind is your best chance. Saturday the 5th morning is also worth a look for the glassy 3 ft easterly swell. But for the vast majority of the next 16 days, you’re better off taking the dog for a walk.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sun afternoon, min 20°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 28°C on Fri night, min 22°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Sun
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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SE
12
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11
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Energy kJ
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14
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26
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47
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Wind (km/h)
15
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NW
5
WNW
5
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15
NNW
15
WNW
10
WSW
15
NNW
0
NNE
15
SSE
25
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20
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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
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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Temp °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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