Surf Forecasts:
Stockton surf forecast from 28 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 3 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 6s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 2 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 10s period, SE swell with 241 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 3 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 6s period with SSE 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 03) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s. 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 1.1m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 29) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Stockton over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Look, I’ll be straight with you – the next 16 days at Stockton look like a pretty tough stretch for paddle surfing. The whole forecast period is a long, quiet run with hardly any real energy on offer, and what does show up is mostly blown out or too small. There’s a big gap at the start with nothing worthwhile, and then finally a couple of days that might get a little interesting, but they’re a long way off.
Right now, through the end of August and into the first week of September, it’s flat to tiny. Friday the 28th has a tiny 1ft south-east swell with a weak 36 combined energy, onshore wind, and just a poor mess. Saturday morning the 29th is clean but still only 1ft, and the whole weekend stays small and messy. Monday the 31st has a clean 1.0ft, but it’s barely a ripple. The water temp is sitting at 77°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year – not a big deal, but you’ll notice it.
The first real pulse of energy comes on Wednesday the 2nd of September, with a 3ft south-east swell, but the period is a weak 4 seconds and the wind is a cross-onshore SE breeze at 15 mph, making it choppy. The combined energy hits 233 – moderate – but it’s not clean. The next morning, Thursday the 3rd, has a similar 3ft swell but with a 6-second period and 15 mph cross-onshore wind again. Not worth paddling out for.
There’s a long gap from Thursday the 3rd through to the 8th of September, with nothing but tiny, mostly clean but flat waves. The biggest day in that stretch is a 5ft swell on Monday the 7th, but it’s a short-period, cross-onshore mess with a 174 combined energy. It’s more of a kite-surfing setup than a surfable wave, honestly.
Finally, on Wednesday the 9th of September, we get a proper look. The morning brings a 4ft SSE swell with a long 14-second period, clean cross-offshore wind, and a solid 434 combined energy. That’s the best of the whole run. The afternoon improves even more – 5ft SSE swell, glassy conditions, and a combined energy of 807. That’s strong wave energy, and it’s the standout of the entire forecast. The long period (14 seconds) means it’s a groundswell, and at a beach/jetty setup like Stockton, it might break a little straight, but with glassy wind and decent size, it’s your best shot. Keep in mind that it’s over a week away, so treat it as promising but not locked in.
Thursday the 10th drops back to a 2ft swell, and from there it’s back to small, clean but tiny waves through the rest of the second week. The 5ft swell on the 9th is the only real highlight, and even then it’s only a moderate score for quality. If you’re a beginner, that 5ft might be a bit much, but for everyone else, it’s the one to aim for. For the rest of the 16 days, you’re better off waiting for the next change.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 27°C on Fri afternoon, min 20°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Fri afternoon, fresh winds from the SSE by Sun afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Tue morning. Warm (max 27°C on Thu morning, min 22°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (calm on Tue morning, fresh winds from the SSW by Thu morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 4 | S 4 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | ESE 4 | E 5 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 5 | SSE 6 | SE 9 | SSE 6 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
28 | 26 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 11 | 19 | 17 | 10 | 9 | 18 | 25 | 18 | 212 | 233 | 170 | 74 | 65 | 38 | 30 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | on | on | on | cross | off | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | off |
High Tide | 9:11PM1.65m | 9:33AM1.50m | 9:46PM1.62m | 10:08AM1.56m | 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 | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:34PM0.15m | 3:04AM0.06m | 3:13PM0.12m | 3:36AM0.05m | 3:53PM0.13m | 4:11AM0.06m | 4:38PM0.16m | 4:49AM0.10m | 5:31PM0.21m | 5:35AM0.14m | 6:32PM0.26m | 6:28AM0.19m | 7:36PM0.30m | |||||||
— | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | |
7:36 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:32 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:29 | — | — | 7:27 | — | |
mm | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 1 | — | — | 5 | 2 | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 27 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 27 | 34 | 33 |
Feels °C | 29 | 28 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 28 | 35 | 35 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | E 6 | ESE 8 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SE 7 | E 4 | S 4 | SE 12 | — | SE 10 | — | SE 9 | SE 6 | SSE 6 |
28 | 26 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 11 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 18 | 8 | 1 | 52 | — | 80 | — | 21 | 32 | 30 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 5 | S 5 | SSE 6 | S 6 | ENE 5 | NE 5 | ENE 6 | E 6 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSW 4 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 9 | — | — | — | — | SE 9 | SE 8 |
6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 10 | 9 | 4 | 7 | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | — | 20 | 11 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 7 | E 9 | E 9 | E 5 | E 5 | — | S 4 | SE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | SE 9 | E 7 |
2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 38 | 1 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NNE 2 | ENE 5 | E 5 | S 5 | SSE 3 | SSE 4 | S 4 | — | — | — | ESE 4 | E 5 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 5 | SSE 6 | W 3 | NW 2 |
— | 1 | 19 | 11 | 2 | 3 | 19 | 17 | — | — | — | 25 | 18 | 212 | 233 | 170 | 74 | 65 | 1 | 1 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 23 | 210 | 214 | 322 | 327 | 322 | 2329 | 36 | 293 | 1141 | 64 | 3 | 2392 | 328 | 396 | 607 | 249 | 24 | 3 | 61 |
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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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