Surf Forecasts:
Stockton surf forecast from 3 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 7 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 11s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 8 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 5s period, SSW swell with 102 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 7 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 11s period with E 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 Monday (Sep 07) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 5s 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 1.3m 5s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 06) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Mon 7th Sep) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Mon 7th Sep) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Tue 8th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 5s |
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 the cards for the next couple of weeks.
To be honest, this stretch is a proper flat spell for Stockton. We're looking at a pretty lean run. The first real recommendation for a surf doesn't come around until Wednesday the 16th of September, so there's a gap of nearly two weeks with nothing worth paddling out for. It's a tough one.
The water temperature is sitting at about 77°F which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, so that's something.
Now, for the one moment that *might* get us out of the wetsuit. On Wednesday the 16th and into Thursday the 17th, we finally see a pulse of energy. The swell is tiny, around 3 ft from the East, but the wind is the real story. We've got a clean, cross-off breeze from the Northwest on Wednesday morning, and then by Thursday afternoon, absolutely glassy conditions. The combined energy of all swells is moderate but still only hitting 73. It's not going to be a classic, just surfable waves in very ordinary conditions.
That Thursday afternoon, the 17th, is the only standout in the whole 16-day window. The swell is 2 ft from the ESE and the period is a short 8 seconds, so don't expect a groundswell. But with the wind turning to glassy, it'll be the cleanest the place gets. It's a beach/jetty setup that's exposed to the swell, and it's a beginner-friendly spot, but with the tiny size, even groms will be looking for something to do. The crowds are listed as "sometimes", so there's a chance of a few others with the same idea.
Honestly, for the rest of the period, the wind is all over the shop and the swell is either non-existent or too small and messy. It's a blank run, and for this area, that's pretty normal. The forecasts can change, but for now, keep the board in the van.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 32°C on Thu night, min 22°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sat afternoon, min 19°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 8 | SSE 6 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | S 6 | ENE 7 | E 6 | SE 10 | E 7 | E 7 | E 9 | E 11 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | S 5 | SSW 6 |
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 kJ | 61 | 31 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 11 | 16 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 65 | 36 | 36 | 55 | 18 | 29 | 54 | 80 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 00:44AM1.30m | 1:14PM1.63m | 1:44AM1.22m | 2:17PM1.62m | 2:55AM1.17m | 3:32PM1.62m | 4:18AM1.19m | 4:49PM1.66m | 5:28AM1.28m | 5:52PM1.71m | 6:25AM1.39m | 6:46PM1.76m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:32PM0.26m | 6:28AM0.19m | 7:36PM0.30m | 7:27AM0.23m | 8:46PM0.32m | 8:32AM0.26m | 10:01PM0.30m | 9:47AM0.25m | 11:08PM0.22m | 10:59AM0.19m | 00:04AM0.13m | 12:00PM0.11m | 00:56AM0.05m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — |
 | 7:29 | — | — | 7:27 | — | — | 7:25 | — | — | 7:23 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:21 | — | — | 7:19 | — |
mm | — | — | 3 | — | 10 | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 24 | 26 | 31 | 32 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 25 | 24 |
Feels °C | 25 | 26 | 30 | 35 | 34 | 27 | 30 | 28 | 24 | 27 | 27 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | E 6 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 8 | SSE 6 | S 6 | S 5 | NE 5 | S 6 | E 6 | S 6 | SE 9 | E 7 | E 9 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 |
| kJ | 61 | 15 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 11 | 11 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 36 | 36 | 55 | 17 | 16 | 6 | 2 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SE 9 | E 6 | E 6 | S 4 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | S 6 | ENE 7 | S 6 | SE 10 | S 6 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 |
| kJ | — | 31 | 10 | 10 | 4 | 10 | 16 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 6 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | S 3 | — | E 5 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | — | — | S 5 | S 5 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 2 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 5 | — | S 2 | — | — | WSW 2 | W 3 | NNW 2 | NNW 3 | NW 2 | ESE 3 | E 4 | E 7 | — | — | — | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | S 5 | SSW 6 |
| kJ | 21 | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 35 | 65 | — | — | — | 18 | 29 | 54 | 80 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 356 | 23 | 12 | 23 | 71 | 61 | 102 | 293 | 2348 | 2462 | 205 | 212 | 293 | 3 | 15 | 23 | 24 | 244 | 295 | 369 |
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