Beach Weather in Stockton Beach, Newcastle, Australia

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Beach Weather Today in Stockton Beach

Today the maximum temperature will be 21° which is warm and pleasant for sunbathing. Today the water temperature will be 23° which is warm and pleasant for relaxing and swimming for long periods.

Today will have 5.4mm of moderate rain. Expect only occasional sunny spells and lots of clouds with an average cloud cover of 71%.

The winds will be cross-on shore and moderate at 23kmh from the South-Southwest. The moderate winds will keep the temperatures feeling cooler. The moderate onshore winds may make conditions a little more choppy for swimming.

Stockton Beach faces Southeast and sunset will be over the land behind the beach at 05:15 PM. Unfortunately there are chances that 86% cloud cover may make the sunset not viewable.

For Beach Weather for the next next 7 days, wind and wave conditions and tide and the next 14 days weather use the tabs below.

Beach Weather This Weekend in Stockton Beach

This weekend the average maximum daily temperatures will be 21° which is warm and pleasant for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 23° which is warm and pleasant for relaxing and swimming for long periods.

There will be 2 days of very light rain with an average of 0.3mm rain on those days. Saturday will have 0.2mm of rain and Sunday will have 0.4mm of rain. Expect sunny spells but some cloudy periods with an average cloud cover of 67%.

STOCKTON BEACH - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Tue 29th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16° 15° 14° 18° 22° 20° 18° 17°
66% 83% 40% 74% 78% 87% 86% 56%
0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.2mm 1.2mm 3.8mm
23°
23°
23°
23°
23°
23°
23°
23°
Wed 30th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16° 16° 15° 16° 15° 16° 16° 15°
81% 86% 61% 96% 100% 100% 100% 100%
2.8mm 1.7mm 0.7mm 1.0mm 2.8mm 1.3mm 0.8mm 0.2mm
23°
23°
23°
23°
23°
23°
23°
23°
Thu 1st May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15° 14° 14° 15° 15° 15° 15° 14°
96% 74% 88% 100% 100% 89% 82% 98%
0.1mm 0.1mm 0.2mm 0.5mm 1.4mm 0.7mm 0.7mm 1.4mm
23°
23°
23°
23°
23°
23°
23°
23°
Fri 2nd May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14° 14° 14° 16° 17° 17° 14° 15°
70% 67% 57% 98% 77% 73% 62% 100%
0.9mm 0.4mm 0.1mm 0.2mm 0.4mm 0.2mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
23°
23°
23°
23°
23°
23°
23°
23°
Sat 3rd May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15° 13° 12° 16° 18° 19° 15° 15°
52% 35% 70% 72% 82% 29% 81% 52%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
23°
23°
23°
23°
23°
23°
23°
23°
Sun 4th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15° 15° 15° 18° 19° 19° 17° 16°
75% 90% 81% 83% 69% 57% 70% 82%
0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.0mm
23°
23°
23°
23°
23°
23°
23°
23°
Mon 5th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16° 16° 15° 18° 20° 20° 18° 16°
77% 78% 72% 74% 77% 36% 6% 11%
0.1mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
23°
23°
23°
23°
23°
23°
23°
23°
Tue 29th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
23
kmh
19
kmh
19
kmh
19
kmh
19
kmh
14
kmh
14
kmh
14
kmh
0.7m
0.9m
0.8m
0.8m
0.8m
0.4m
0.2m
0.2m
8.0s 7.8s 7.7s 7.3s 8.8s 8.6s 8.8s 8.8s
Wed 30th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13
kmh
21
kmh
26
kmh
21
kmh
34
kmh
49
kmh
41
kmh
44
kmh
0.1m
0.4m
0.7m
1.7m
2.3m
2.1m
1.8m
1.6m
8.5s 8.4s 8.3s 8.2s 8.4s 9.1s 9.4s 9.5s
Thu 1st May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
47
kmh
45
kmh
43
kmh
44
kmh
40
kmh
37
kmh
40
kmh
35
kmh
1.6m
1.8m
1.6m
1.8m
1.5m
1.5m
1.4m
1.4m
9.4s 9.5s 9.3s 9.9s 9.9s 9.9s 9.9s 9.9s
Fri 2nd May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
33
kmh
30
kmh
30
kmh
30
kmh
26
kmh
27
kmh
24
kmh
27
kmh
1.1m
1.2m
1.1m
0.7m
1.1m
0.8m
0.9m
0.6m
9.9s 9.3s 9.4s 9.8s 9.7s 10.2s 10.1s 10.8s
Sat 3rd May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
23
kmh
20
kmh
21
kmh
24
kmh
26
kmh
26
kmh
26
kmh
25
kmh
0.7m
0.7m
0.6m
0.7m
0.8m
1.0m
1.0m
0.9m
10.9s 10.9s 10.8s 10.7s 9.7s 12.7s 14.1s 13.9s
Sun 4th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
26
kmh
26
kmh
22
kmh
21
kmh
20
kmh
22
kmh
21
kmh
22
kmh
0.6m
0.4m
0.2m
0.2m
0.5m
0.7m
0.8m
0.6m
10.5s 9.5s 9.0s 8.9s 8.7s 8.0s 8.9s 8.3s
Mon 5th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17
kmh
9
kmh
7
kmh
9
kmh
8
kmh
6
kmh
10
kmh
10
kmh
0.4m
0.4m
0.3m
0.2m
0.2m
0.3m
0.3m
0.1m
7.3s 7.0s 7.1s 7.2s 7.2s 7.1s 7.1s 7.0s
Tue 29th April
3:06 PM 9:36 PM
0.51 2.13
Wed 30th April
4:16 AM 10:21 AM 3:53 PM 10:25 PM
0.31 1.57 0.61 2.09
Thu 1st May
5:15 AM 11:20 AM 4:43 PM 11:18 PM
0.37 1.48 0.72 2.00
Fri 2nd May
6:16 AM 12:23 PM 5:38 PM
0.44 1.41 0.81
Sat 3rd May
12:15 AM 7:19 AM 1:31 PM 6:43 PM
1.89 0.52 1.38 0.88
Sun 4th May
1:17 AM 8:21 AM 2:39 PM 7:58 PM
1.77 0.59 1.38 0.92
Mon 5th May
2:23 AM 9:20 AM 3:42 PM 9:15 PM
1.68 0.63 1.42 0.91
Tue 29th April
22°
5.4mm
8kmh S
71%
Wed 30th April
16°
11.3mm
23kmh SSW
90%
Thu 1st May
16°
5.1mm
23kmh S
90%
Fri 2nd May
17°
2.2mm
14kmh SSE
75%
Sat 3rd May
19°
0.2mm
9kmh SSE
59%
Sun 4th May
20°
0.4mm
9kmh SE
75%
Mon 5th May
20°
0.4mm
8kmh S
53%
Tue 6th May
23°
0.0mm
6kmh ESE
10%
Wed 7th May
23°
0.0mm
3kmh SSE
3%
Thu 8th May
21°
0.0mm
5kmh SSW
27%
Fri 9th May
16°
1.3mm
9kmh S
96%
Sat 10th May
18°
0.2mm
4kmh SE
54%
Sun 11th May
20°
0.0mm
6kmh S
5%
Mon 12th May
22°
0.2mm
5kmh ESE
34%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 20° which is not so warm but sunbathing may be possible on some days. The average water temperature will be 23° which is warm and pleasant for relaxing and swimming for long periods. There will be 10 days of light rain with an average of 2.7mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 53%.

If you are sailing, windsurfing, fishing, surfing etc. in Stockton Beach don't forget to check the tide and wind and wave conditions

Taking a Holiday at Stockton Beach, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia

Imagine a relaxing holiday on the pristine sands of Stockton Beach, located in Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia. This beautiful beach stretches for 32 kilometers from Stockton to Anna Bay and offers a unique blend of relaxation and adventure for beach aficionados.

Beach Type

Stockton Beach is known for its powdery white sand that feels incredibly soft underfoot. The beach also has some rocky areas, particularly at the northern end near Anna Bay. These rocky areas provide excellent opportunities for snorkeling and diving as they attract a wide variety of marine life that thrives in the crevices and around the rocks. The clear waters of Stockton Beach make it easy to spot colorful fish and other sea creatures while exploring the underwater world.

Beach Activities

There's no shortage of activities to enjoy at Stockton Beach. Some popular activities include:

  • Surfing: The waves at Stockton Beach are perfect for both beginners and experienced surfers. There are several surf schools around the area that offer lessons and equipment rentals.
  • Fishing: With its vast shoreline, Stockton Beach provides plenty of opportunities for fishing enthusiasts. Cast your line from the shore or try your hand at rock fishing in the northern end of the beach.
  • Sandboarding: The massive sand dunes along Stockton Beach make it an ideal location for sandboarding. Rent a board from one of the local operators or join a guided tour to experience this thrilling activity.
  • Quad biking: Explore the impressive sand dunes on a quad bike tour led by experienced guides. This exhilarating activity is suitable for all ages and skill levels.
  • Beach walks: Take a leisurely stroll along the 32 kilometers of coastline, enjoying breathtaking views and spotting local wildlife such as dolphins, whales (during their migration season), and various bird species.

Accommodations

While there are no beach resorts directly on Stockton Beach, there are several accommodation options nearby, including hotels, motels, and holiday apartments. Some popular options include the Stockton Beach Holiday Park, which offers cabins and caravan sites, and the nearby Little Beach Boathouse in Nelson Bay.

Areas to Stay In

When visiting Stockton Beach, consider staying in one of the following areas:

  • Stockton: The suburb of Stockton is located at the southern end of Stockton Beach and offers easy access to both the beach and Newcastle's city center. This area has a laid-back atmosphere with local shops and cafes.
  • Nelson Bay: A short drive north of Stockton Beach lies Nelson Bay, a vibrant coastal town with a range of accommodation options, restaurants, and attractions. This area is also well-known for its dolphin-watching cruises.
  • Anna Bay: Situated at the northern end of Stockton Beach, Anna Bay is a small coastal village with easy access to the beach's rocky areas for snorkeling and diving enthusiasts.

Beach Amenities

Stockton Beach offers a range of amenities for visitors to enjoy:

  • Public restrooms
  • Picnic areas with BBQ facilities
  • Children's playgrounds
  • Lifeguard services during peak seasons
  • Easy access to parking
  • Nearby cafes and shops

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