Surf Forecasts:
Stockton surf forecast from 9 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 14 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 13 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period, ESE swell with 181 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 14 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 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 Tuesday (Jul 14) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 8s period. 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 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 13) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore 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 (Jul 11) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Tue 14th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Tue 14th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Mon 13th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Stockton over the next 16 days.
Right, grab a seat, let's have a look at what's on the table for the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, it's a bit of a flat spell for the most part. We're looking at a long stretch of days with barely a ripple. The first real sniff of anything rideable doesn't even show up until the middle of the second week, and even then, it's going to be small and a bit scrappy. The good news is that for those who are patient, there's a tiny window that might just be worth a paddle.
The story starts on Wednesday, July 8th, with tiny 2 ft waves from the east, but with a cross-onshore breeze, it's just messy. That sets the tone for the whole first week. Day after day we see knee-high slop, with wind coming from all angles, and the water temp is a whopping 77°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year. The combined energy is weak, barely getting into the two-digit range (36). There's nothing to get excited about until well into the following week.
Now, the first real chance of a wave comes on Tuesday, July 21st. It's not a huge swell, but early in the morning, the wind goes glassy, which is a massive plus. The swell is 2 ft from the ESE, with a period of 6 seconds, so it's short-period windswell, but that glassy surface will make it look clean. The combined energy is still low (22), but for a summer flat spell, it's a standout. Tuesday afternoon picks up a bit with 3 ft from the east, but the wind turns cross-onshore, bringing in some chop.
The best overall bet is that Tuesday morning glass-off at Stockton. It's a beach/jetty setup, so it's not going to be a point-break dream, but with clean conditions and that 2 ft of swell, a longboard or a funboard will be your friend. It's a beginner-friendly spot, so it's a good chance to get a few soft ones. Keep in mind, the swell period is short, so it won't have much grunt. The crowds are listed as "sometimes," so you might share it with a few others, but it's not a zoo.
After that, Wednesday and Thursday see a bit more size (2 ft to 2 ft), but the wind picks up, so it's going to be a bit lumpy. It's not a write-off, but that Tuesday morning is the clear winner in this otherwise quiet outlook.
Alright, that's the skinny. Keep your eyes peeled, but don't hold your breath for the first week. It's a waiting game.
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Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 30°C on Fri afternoon, min 22°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 23°C on Sat night, min 21°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Sun morning, light winds from the ESE by Tue afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wed 15 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | E 8 | S 4 | S 4 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | E 4 | E 4 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 7 | SE 6 |
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 kJ | 17 | 18 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 25 | 13 | 8 | 15 | 10 | 32 | 62 | 81 | 91 | 92 | 86 | 136 | 112 | 59 | 33 | 21 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | on | cross | cross-off | off | cross | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 3:19AM1.22m | 4:06PM1.55m | 4:34AM1.19m | 5:11PM1.66m | 5:41AM1.21m | 6:10PM1.76m | 6:42AM1.26m | 7:09PM1.84m | 7:44AM1.31m | 8:07PM1.90m | 8:43AM1.38m | 9:03PM1.92m | 9:36AM1.44m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:10PM0.29m | 9:10AM0.12m | 10:23PM0.23m | 10:13AM0.09m | 11:30PM0.14m | 11:16AM0.04m | 00:31AM0.05m | 12:16PM-0.02m | 1:31AM-0.05m | 1:16PM-0.08m | 2:25AM-0.13m | 2:14PM-0.12m | 3:14AM-0.17m | 3:07PM-0.12m | |||||||
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 | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — |
 | 8:27 | — | 8:27 | — | — | 8:25 | — | — | 8:25 | — | — | 8:25 | — | — | 8:24 | — | — | 8:24 | — | — | 8:23 |
mm | — | — | 6 | 10 | — | — | 2 | — | 2 | 7 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 30 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 25 | 29 |
Feels °C | 21 | 24 | 23 | 27 | 27 | 31 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 24 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 25 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | E 8 | E 7 | S 4 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | S 6 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | S 7 | — | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 7 | SE 6 |
| kJ | 17 | 18 | 10 | 13 | 15 | 25 | 13 | 8 | 15 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 1 | — | 86 | 136 | 112 | 59 | 33 | 21 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | SE 9 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | S 6 | S 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 17 |
| kJ | 14 | 13 | 13 | 4 | 12 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 9 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | S 6 | — | ESE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | E 8 | SE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 3 | 6 | — | 9 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 3 | S 3 | S 4 | — | — | — | — | — | E 3 | E 4 | E 4 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | — | — | — | SW 4 | WSW 3 | SSW 3 |
| kJ | 2 | 2 | 13 | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 10 | 32 | 62 | 81 | 91 | 92 | — | — | — | 10 | 5 | 5 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 350 | 23 | 295 | 245 | 38 | 3 | 23 | 82 | 82 | 402 | 373 | 393 | 1141 | 498 | 402 | 499 | 419 | 2 | 498 | 15 | 38 |
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