Surf Forecasts:
Stockton surf forecast from 19 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 25 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 11s period, SE swell with 55 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Stockton this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Stockton in the next 16 days are 0.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 4s period and expected on Friday (Aug 21) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Tue 25th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Stockton over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, I’m Rusty. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer.
Well, mate, the next couple of weeks are looking pretty grim for a paddle. The swell is tiny and the energy is weak right through the whole period. The only break that’s even close to being worth a mention is Stockton, but it’s really a stretch. For the first week and a half, from Wednesday 19 August right through to Tuesday 1 September, you’re looking at flat to knee-high waves—0.7 ft to 3 ft—with poor conditions and scores of zero. The combined swell energy is a sad little number, mostly between 9 and 84, which is weak. Winds are all over the place, from cross-off to cross to onshore, and the swell periods are short, under 10 seconds, so there’s no real push. The water’s warm, sitting at 75°F with a normal anomaly of 1°F, so about average for this time of year. But honestly, there’s nothing to ride.
The only flicker of hope comes on Wednesday 2 September. The morning has a 2 ft swell from the ESE at 11 seconds, with a clean cross-off breeze from the NNW at 15 mph. The combined energy hits 97, which is still weak but better than the rest. The afternoon gets glassy with a W wind at 5 mph, and the swell bumps to 2 ft at 10 seconds, with energy at 116—still moderate. But it’s surfable, just ordinary. That’s your best shot, and it’s a quiet one. The crowds at Stockton can turn up sometimes, but with waves this small, you’ll likely have it to yourself.
After that, it’s back to poor conditions from Thursday 3 September onwards, with onshore winds and lumpy seas. There’s a solid gap of no good surf for the rest of the forecast. Given Stockton is a consistent spot, this blank run is a bit of a downer, but the forecasts can change, so don’t lose hope.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Wed afternoon, min 22°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Warm (max 27°C on Sun afternoon, min 21°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SSE 6 | E 4 | SE 8 | ESE 4 | ENE 5 | ESE 8 | E 8 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | ESE 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 34 | 31 | 12 | 11 | 7 | 7 | 11 | 12 | 18 | 21 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 29 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-off | off | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 1:55PM1.45m | 2:08AM1.14m | 2:47PM1.41m | 3:07AM1.07m | 3:49PM1.40m | 4:18AM1.04m | 4:51PM1.42m | 5:19AM1.07m | 5:43PM1.47m | 6:09AM1.12m | 6:29PM1.53m | 6:54AM1.19m | 7:13PM1.58m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:05PM0.41m | 7:57AM0.38m | 9:05PM0.46m | 8:49AM0.43m | 10:11PM0.47m | 9:50AM0.45m | 11:09PM0.44m | 10:49AM0.42m | 11:59PM0.38m | 11:40AM0.37m | 00:43AM0.31m | 12:27PM0.31m | 1:23AM0.23m | ||||||||
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 | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — |
 | — | 7:49 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:44 | — | — | 7:42 | — | — | 7:40 | — |
mm | — | — | — | 3 | 5 | 1 | — | — | — | 16 | 2 | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 27 | 27 | 22 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 25 |
Feels °C | 24 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SSE 6 | S 5 | SE 8 | ESE 4 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 |
| kJ | 34 | 31 | 12 | 11 | 7 | 7 | 11 | 2 | 18 | 21 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 10 | 14 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 18 | 18 | 29 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SE 4 | S 4 | S 4 | ESE 8 | E 15 | SE 14 | ESE 8 | SE 4 | SSE 4 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SSE 5 | E 6 | E 6 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 4 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 14 | 14 | 21 | 19 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NE 4 | — | — | SE 5 | SE 5 | E 15 | E 7 | SE 14 | SE 14 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | SE 12 | E 7 | SE 4 | E 7 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | — |
| kJ | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SSW 3 | SSW 3 | — | — | ENE 4 | E 4 | ESE 4 | SSE 4 | — | — | — | — | NW 3 | NNW 3 | — | — | — | SSE 5 | SSE 4 |
| kJ | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | — | 7 | 12 | 11 | 6 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | 3 | 22 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 36 | 64 | 162 | 293 | 553 | 71 | 1005 | 1005 | 509 | 322 | 667 | 82 | 123 | 82 | 36 | 36 | 162 | 107 | 1013 | 322 | 61 |
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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).
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