
Surf Forecasts:
Stockton surf forecast from 3 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period, S swell with 341 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s 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 Monday (Aug 03) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 7s 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 1.6m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Stockton over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let me tell you how it’s looking for Stockton. To be straight with you, this is a tough stretch. We’ve got a solid 16-day window here, but honestly, there’s not a single day that’s screaming “go surfing.” The whole run is a flat spell, with only tiny, weak waves and mostly poor surf conditions. The first real recommendation doesn’t even really show up, because every single session is marked as poor. It’s a long gap right from the start—from Monday, August 3rd, all the way through to the end of the forecast on Tuesday, August 18th—there’s just nothing good to chase.
The first few days are a write-off. Monday, August 3rd, we’ve got 5ft of weak, short-period SSE swell, but it’s blown out by a stiff SSW wind, plus risk of thunderstorms. The combined swell energy is only 250, which is moderate, but it’s a mess. That afternoon it jumps to 5ft, but it’s onshore and choppy. Not worth the paddle.
Tuesday, August 4th, drops way down to 2ft in the morning. The wind goes cross-offshore from the ENE, so it’s clean, but there’s barely any energy—only 44. Afternoon is even smaller at 2ft. It’s a beach setup here, and with that tiny swell, you’re just bobbing around.
Wednesday, August 5th, sees a bit more energy—103 in the morning, 102 in the afternoon—but the swell is still only 3ft to 3ft, and the wind is cross-on or onshore. It’s choppy and messy. Same story Thursday and Friday: small, weak, and onshore winds ruin any chance of a wave.
The weekend of August 8th and 9th is no better. Saturday morning has a light cross-on breeze with 2ft swell, but it’s mostly wind ripples. Sunday is even smaller. The combined energy is below 60—that’s weak, weak stuff.
The second week, from August 10th to 18th, stays flat. We’re looking at 1ft to 3ft swells, mostly from the south, with short periods of 4 to 8 seconds. The wind does go offshore on a few mornings, like Wednesday, August 12th, with a light N wind making it clean, but the swell is only 1.0ft. You’d need a longboard and a lot of patience. Even on Monday, August 17th, we get a glassy morning with 2ft, but the period is 9 seconds, and the energy is just 15—that’s super weak.
With no significant swell, poor surf quality, and strong winds on some days, this setup at Stockton, being a beach/jetty break, looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. For a beginner-friendly beach break, you need a bit of push, and there’s just none here.
It’s a blank run, and for this area, that’s not unusual. Forecasts can change, but right now, I’d leave the board at home. Keep an eye on the charts, but don’t hold your breath.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 50mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 22°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Sun night, light winds from the WNW by Mon night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 31°C on Fri afternoon, min 25°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||
Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | ||||||||||||||
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) | S 7 | SSE 8 | S 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | S 6 | SSE 6 | S 5 | S 6 | S 6 | S 4 | S 6 | S 6 | SSE 7 | S 6 |
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200 | 250 | 341 | 101 | 44 | 32 | 143 | 91 | 96 | 88 | 48 | 95 | 123 | 49 | 33 | 49 | 26 | 57 | 91 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross |
High Tide | 11:26PM1.49m | 11:58AM1.43m | 00:10AM1.41m | 12:44PM1.48m | 00:59AM1.33m | 1:34PM1.52m | 1:53AM1.24m | 2:33PM1.55m | 2:59AM1.18m | 3:43PM1.59m | 4:21AM1.16m | 4:57PM1.66m | |||||||
Low Tide | 5:24AM0.10m | 5:46PM0.26m | 6:07AM0.12m | 6:44PM0.28m | 6:53AM0.14m | 7:45PM0.30m | 7:45AM0.16m | 8:54PM0.30m | 8:44AM0.17m | 10:10PM0.27m | 9:55AM0.16m | 11:19PM0.20m | |||||||
— | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | |
8:09 | — | 8:08 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:05 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:02 | — | |
mm | 14 | 11 | 12 | 6 | — | — | 3 | 1 | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 4 | 14 |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 31 | 28 | 28 | 31 | 27 |
Feels °C | 26 | 26 | 27 | 29 | 22 | 22 | 26 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 31 | 31 | 27 | 31 | 34 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | — | SSE 7 | E 10 | — | — | E 11 | E 11 | S 6 | E 11 | E 10 | S 6 | E 9 | S 6 |
— | — | — | 101 | 44 | 32 | — | 91 | 2 | — | — | 2 | 2 | 49 | 2 | 2 | 26 | 1 | 50 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | E 8 | NE 4 | E 8 | E 12 | E 13 | E 9 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | SE 8 | E 9 | SE 8 |
— | — | — | — | — | 1 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 16 | 1 | 9 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 9 | E 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 9 | — | E 8 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | SSE 8 | S 8 | — | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | SE 7 | WSW 4 | SSE 7 | S 6 | SSE 6 | S 5 | S 6 | — | S 4 | S 6 | — | SSE 7 | S 6 |
200 | 250 | 341 | — | 26 | 18 | 143 | 10 | 96 | 88 | 48 | 95 | 123 | — | 33 | 49 | — | 57 | 91 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1035 | 1165 | 173 | 0 | 232 | 244 | 244 | 24 | 23 | 35 | 173 | 377 | 186 | 160 | 377 | 12 | 3 | 23 | 3 |
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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).
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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