
Surf Forecasts:
Stockton surf forecast from 10 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 17 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 6s period, S swell with 134 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Stockton this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Stockton in the next 16 days are 1.5m 6s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 17) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Mon 17th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Stockton over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. I’ve been staring at the charts for the next couple of weeks and, well, it’s gonna be a grind. There are no proper waves on the horizon for the whole 16-day window. Not a single standout day, no secret swell, nothing. It’s just a whole lot of small, weak, and messy surf, so if you’re hanging for a proper session, you’re gonna be disappointed. The only spot we’ve got to work with is Stockton, and even then, it’s a tough sell.
Let’s break it down. The run starts off real slow. From Monday the 10th through to the 16th, we’re looking at tiny swell, mostly under 3 feet, and with winds that are all over the shop. The water temp is sitting at 77.4° which is a touch warmer than usual for this time of year. A bit of a novelty, but it won’t save the surf. Monday and Tuesday are poor, with light cross-shore breezes and ripples on the surface. Wednesday the 12th cleans up a bit with a light breeze and some clean conditions, but the swell is still only at 2 feet with a short, weak period of 4 seconds. That’s not surf, that’s just a wobble. Thursday the 13th is glassy in the arvo, but again, the swell is just not there. The weekend brings a bit more push on Sunday the 16th – up to 4.3 feet – but it’s coming with a fresh onshore southerly, so it’ll be chopped up and messy.
The second week, from the 17th, actually shows a little more energy. We start to see some longer period swells, with periods stretching up to 15 seconds on Tuesday the 18th. But the height just doesn't come with it. We’re still looking at knee-high slop, around 1 foot to 1.3 feet. The energy is starting to build though, with the combined energy reading hitting 145 on the 19th and 261 on the 20th. That’s a solid amount of energy, but it’s being directed into a tiny, weak swell. It’s frustrating, to say the least. Winds stay mostly cross-shore or onshore, keeping things lumpy. The only real positive is that a few of the mornings are clean, like the 17th and the 23rd, with gentle offshore or cross-offshore winds. But on those days the swell is still only 1.3 feet to 2 feet. That’s a lake, not a lineup.
Basically, we have a long, drawn-out period of marginal, sub-par conditions. The first week is truly flat, and the second week only offers a tease of energy without the size. For beginners, it might be okay for a splash around, but anyone looking for a wave with a bit of shape and power is better off staying home. The one thing that might be worth considering on the bigger, windier days like Sunday the 16th or Thursday the 20th, is that the onshore wind and small, weak swell at a beach/jetty setup like Stockton would be more interesting for the kite surfers than us paddle surfers. It’s bleak out there. Hang in there.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 32°C on Mon night, min 23°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Thu afternoon, min 18°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Thu morning, calm by Sat afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | SSE 6 | S 6 | S 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | S 5 | S 6 | S 6 | S 3 | S 4 | S 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | S 6 | S 4 | S 6 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
4 | 19 | 15 | 9 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 33 | 17 | 9 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 19 | 19 | 9 | 7 | 27 | 134 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | off | on | on | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off | off | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross |
High Tide | 6:58PM1.81m | 7:32AM1.38m | 7:55PM1.86m | 8:28AM1.48m | 8:47PM1.86m | 9:18AM1.55m | 9:35PM1.83m | 10:04AM1.60m | 10:19PM1.74m | 10:49AM1.61m | 11:02PM1.62m | 11:35AM1.59m | 11:47PM1.49m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:07PM0.04m | 1:16AM0.00m | 1:07PM-0.03m | 2:07AM-0.08m | 2:03PM-0.08m | 2:53AM-0.12m | 2:54PM-0.09m | 3:36AM-0.12m | 3:43PM-0.05m | 4:17AM-0.08m | 4:31PM0.03m | 5:00AM0.01m | 5:22PM0.13m | ||||||||
6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | |
— | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:53 | — | — | 7:52 | — | |
mm | — | — | 1 | — | — | 8 | 2 | — | — | 2 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 28 | 30 | 32 | 26 | 31 | 30 | 24 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 30 | 28 | 24 | 28 | 26 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 25 |
Feels °C | 31 | 33 | 32 | 27 | 31 | 30 | 25 | 29 | 27 | 25 | 29 | 28 | 23 | 27 | 25 | 19 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 6 | SE 10 | S 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | S 5 | WNW 3 | S 6 | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | S 6 | SE 8 | — |
4 | 4 | 15 | 9 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 17 | 9 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 19 | 19 | 9 | 7 | 3 | — | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | E 8 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | S 6 | ENE 4 | NE 4 | — | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | E 12 | ENE 4 | NE 4 | SE 9 | — | — |
2 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 8 | — | E 8 | — | — | SE 8 | SE 8 | — | SE 11 | SE 10 | E 10 | E 13 | — | SE 7 | — | E 12 | SE 9 | — | — | — |
2 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | 3 | 3 | — | 4 | 4 | 2 | 3 | — | 2 | — | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 6 | WSW 2 | WNW 3 | W 3 | WNW 4 | NNE 3 | SW 2 | S 3 | S 4 | — | WNW 3 | — | — | NNE 2 | NE 4 | — | SW 3 | — | S 4 | S 6 |
— | 19 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 33 | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 4 | — | 2 | — | 27 | 134 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1127 | 2667 | 23 | 327 | 102 | 249 | 733 | 1391 | 417 | 1005 | 2403 | 257 | 419 | 419 | 327 | 498 | 234 | 278 | 888 | 1174 | 5 |
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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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