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Stockton Beach Surf Forecast
/ NSW – Newcastle (55 breaks) / New South Wales (297 breaks) /
Stockton Beach surfForecast / NSW – Newcastle / Australia
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Thursday 02 Jan 2025 AEDT
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Stockton Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Stockton Beach over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jan 05) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 7s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Stockton Beach in the next 12 days are 2.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jan 08) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Jan 07) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sun 5th Jan) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Wed 8th Jan) | 7ft (2.1m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Wed 8th Jan) | 8ft (2.4m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Stockton Beach over the next 12 days.
Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | Thursday 09 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tue 14 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 7 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 12 | 11 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 197 | 46 | 63 | 28 | 15 | 54 | 77 | 28 | 155 | 55 | 74 | 123 | 68 | 22 | 75 | 449 | 542 | 408 | 310 | 108 | 117 | 127 | 81 | 73 | 65 | 44 | 63 | 139 | 51 | 27 | 21 | 1124 | 759 | 755 | 627 | 449 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | glass | cross | on | cross- on | cross | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 11:25PM 1.27 | 11:19AM 1.80 | 12:10AM 1.30 | 12:05PM 1.73 | 12:57AM 1.33 | 12:54PM 1.62 | 1:48AM 1.36 | 1:49PM 1.49 | 2:44AM 1.40 | 2:51PM 1.36 | 3:46AM 1.46 | 4:02PM 1.24 | 4:52AM 1.53 | 5:21PM 1.17 | 5:57AM 1.62 | 6:39PM 1.14 | 6:58AM 1.71 | 7:45PM 1.16 | 7:52AM 1.79 | 8:42PM 1.19 | 8:42AM 1.84 | 9:30PM 1.22 | 9:27AM 1.86 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 4:52AM 0.44 | 6:05PM 0.17 | 5:43AM 0.45 | 6:48PM 0.20 | 6:38AM 0.47 | 7:33PM 0.24 | 7:40AM 0.49 | 8:21PM 0.30 | 8:51AM 0.51 | 9:14PM 0.35 | 10:09AM 0.50 | 10:10PM 0.40 | 11:31AM 0.45 | 11:11PM 0.43 | 12:48PM 0.37 | 12:12AM 0.44 | 1:52PM 0.29 | 1:10AM 0.44 | 2:46PM 0.22 | 2:04AM 0.43 | 3:33PM 0.17 | 2:54AM 0.42 | 4:16PM 0.16 | |||||||||||||
Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | Thursday 09 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tue 14 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 5:48 | - | - | 5:48 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:56 | - | - | 5:56 | - | - | 5:58 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 8:04 | - | - | 8:04 | - | - | 8:05 | - | - | 8:05 | - | - | 8:05 | - | - | 8:05 | - | - | 8:05 | - | - | 8:05 | - | - | 8:05 | - | - | 8:04 | - | - | 8:04 | - | - | 8:04 |
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Rain (mm) | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 6 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | - | 3 | 3 | 5 | 6 | - | 1 | - | - | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 |
| Feels °C (?) | 19 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 26 | 23 | 24 | 26 | 24 | 28 | 23 | 20 | 21 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 27 | 25 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 19 | 20 |
Short Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri morning. Warm (max 27°C on Sun morning, min 19°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Mon night, min 20°C on Tue afternoon). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Sat afternoon, min 20°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 26°C on Sun morning, min 20°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Stockton Beach Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Stockton Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Stockton Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Stockton Beach 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 Beach) 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 Beach 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.
Are you planning a holiday in Newcastle? If you are looking for accommodation near Stockton Beach, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Newcastle, consider staying in Newcastle which is 3 km (2 miles) away. Other places in and around Newcastle where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Catherine Hill Bay which is 33 km (20 miles) away, Port Stephens, Cessnock and Central Coast.
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