New Jersey
Morning kicks off with 1-2ft on E swell at 6s.
Morning kicks off with 1-2ft on E swell at 6s.
Best window·Monday 6AM–9AM·2-3ft·Fair - Good
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Stockton, New Jersey. Each day is rated based on breaking wave height, swell period, and wind — updated hourly from the latest NOAA GFS run.
Thu, Sep 3: 2–3ft, 6s period, rated Poor. Early morning is your best window — 1-2ft waves on E swell at 6s with gentle SSW breeze. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.
Fri, Sep 4: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with moderate WNW wind around 13mph.
Sat, Sep 5: 1–2ft, 5s period, rated Poor - Fair. Dawn patrol is the move — 1-2ft on NNW swell at 3s with strong NNE wind at 14mph. It gets a bit messier later in the day.
Sun, Sep 6: 2–3ft, 6s period, rated Poor - Fair. Get out early for the best of it — 1-2ft waves on NE swell at 4s and strong NNE wind at 15mph. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.
Mon, Sep 7: 2–3ft, 10s period, rated Poor. Dawn patrol is the move — 2-3ft on E swell at 8s with light N winds. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.
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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.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Stockton is 1-2ft with a 5.8s swell period. Wind is SW at 3mph. Conditions are rated Very Poor. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Stockton is 1-2ft, produced by a 1.8ft E wind swell swell at 6s, a 1.5ft SE secondary swell at 9s, a 0.6ft WSW wind swell swell at 2s. 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.
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Stockton is Monday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 2ft waves, a 7.7s swell period, and conditions rated Fair - Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Stockton works best with a SSE swell and N winds. Offshore winds groom the face of the wave, while onshore winds turn it sloppy. Cross-offshore conditions usually produce the cleanest shape.
Tide plays a big role at Stockton. Mid tide works for most beach breaks, while reef and point breaks often prefer higher or lower stages. Use the tide chart above to line up your session with the swell peak.
Stockton is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to intermediate surfers. 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.
The prime season at Stockton is fall, when swell direction, wind patterns, and water temps line up most consistently. Outside the peak season you can still score, but you'll need to watch the forecast closely for the right windows.
Common hazards at Stockton include rip currents, shifting sandbars, strong longshore drift, cold water in winter. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
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. We also verify our offshore swell predictions against NOAA buoy measurements daily — see our accuracy page for those swell-verification metrics (buoys measure open-water swell, not breaking surf size).
