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Stockton Surf Forecast, New Jersey

New Jersey

The Cove1-2+ftPoverty Beach2-3+ftDiamond Beach1-2+ft
Stockton surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
2-3+ft
knee to waist high
Swell Period
3.35s
Wind
17mph
S / Gusts 27mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Wind Swell
2.1ft @ 3sSSW

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Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days
Tue, Mar 312-3ft
Poor

Pretty quiet out there — 2-3ft and mostly poor with light winds out of the SSW.

6am9am12pm3pm
4s SSW|5mph SSW
Wed, Apr 12-3ft
Poor

Afternoon is the play — morning is only poor at 2-3ft. Wind drops off and the surface cleans up — poor - fair by afternoon.

6am9am12pm3pm
4s SSW|12-18mph SW
Thu, Apr 22-3ft
Poor

First light looks cleanest — 2-3ft on S swell at 5s with 16mph out of the NE. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.

6am9am12pm3pm
6s S|9-16mph ENE
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Forecast Charts

Stockton Surf Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Intermediate
Crowd
Moderate
Best Swell
SSE
Best Wind
N
Season
Fall

Stockton is a beach break located near Cape May where the New Jersey coastline curves to face nearly due south, giving it a unique swell window compared to the east-facing beaches further north. The spot picks up S and SSE swells from tropical systems and southerly storms, producing punchy sandbars that can surprise with their power. Northerly winds blow offshore here, making it a solid option when the rest of the Jersey Shore is getting hammered by onshore NE winds.

Rip currentsShifting sandbarsStrong longshore driftCold water in winter

Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.

Stockton Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Stockton?
The current wave height at Stockton is 2-3+ft with a 3.35s swell period. Wind is S at 17mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the Stockton surf forecast?
Our Stockton forecast uses NOAA GFS and other weather models combined with spot-specific bathymetry to calculate breaking wave heights. Short-range (1-3 day) forecasts are most reliable. Extended forecasts show general trends.
What is the breaking wave height at Stockton?
The current breaking wave height at Stockton is 2-3+ft, produced by a 2.1ft SSW wind swell swell at 3s. Breaking wave height is the actual rideable wave size at the shore — calculated from offshore swell data using this spot's coastal bathymetry — not the raw buoy reading.
When is the best time to surf Stockton?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Stockton is Wednesday from 3 PM to 6 PM with 2ft waves, a 3.25s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.