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Beach Weather Today in Stockton Beach

Today the maximum temperature will be 17° which is a little too chilly for sunbathing. Today the water temperature will be 16° which is cool for swimming, shorty wetsuit may help you extend your time in the water.

Today will have 1.7mm of very light rain. Expect only occasional sunny spells and lots of clouds with an average cloud cover of 79%.

The winds will be on shore and moderate at 24kmh from the South-Southeast. 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 05:24 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 17° which is a little too chilly for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 17° which is cool for swimming, shorty wetsuit may help you extend your time in the water.

There will be 2 days of very light rain with an average of 1.8mm rain on those days. Saturday will have 1.7mm of rain and Sunday will have 1.8mm of rain. Expect overcast skies and very little possibility of sunshine with an average cloud cover of 81%.

STOCKTON BEACH - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Sat 15th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13° 13° 14° 15° 16° 15° 14° 14°
79% 92% 95% 72% 74% 75% 86% 62%
0.1mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.2mm 0.1mm 0.6mm 0.4mm 0.1mm
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
Sun 16th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13° 13° 13° 15° 16° 16° 14° 14°
75% 60% 100% 96% 79% 77% 93% 84%
0.2mm 0.4mm 0.6mm 0.1mm 0.3mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.1mm
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
Mon 17th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14° 14° 14° 16° 17° 16° 14° 14°
81% 61% 79% 53% 72% 85% 84% 85%
0.2mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
Tue 18th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14° 13° 13° 16° 17° 17° 14° 14°
31% 83% 15% 16% 4% 24% 18% 88%
0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.6mm
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
Wed 19th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14° 14° 14° 15° 17° 17° 15° 14°
66% 80% 80% 69% 68% 78% 49% 65%
1.0mm 0.8mm 0.4mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
Thu 20th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12° 12° 11° 14° 16° 17° 16° 14°
78% 35% 22% 19% 54% 28% 6% 8%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
Fri 21st August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13° 12° 11° 15° 18° 19° 17° 16°
8% 9% 9% 19% 53% 53% 67% 60%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
Sat 15th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14
kmh
15
kmh
18
kmh
19
kmh
16
kmh
19
kmh
19
kmh
24
kmh
1.3m
1.0m
1.3m
1.0m
1.1m
0.7m
0.8m
0.9m
7.6s 7.4s 7.4s 7.5s 8.8s 16.5s 15.7s 15.3s
Sun 16th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18
kmh
13
kmh
26
kmh
29
kmh
24
kmh
25
kmh
23
kmh
28
kmh
0.8m
0.4m
1.6m
1.1m
0.6m
0.5m
1.1m
1.1m
15.0s 7.0s 6.9s 15.7s 7.3s 7.0s 14.1s 13.6s
Mon 17th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
25
kmh
26
kmh
24
kmh
26
kmh
22
kmh
23
kmh
25
kmh
23
kmh
1.1m
0.7m
0.9m
0.8m
0.6m
0.7m
0.8m
0.6m
7.2s 7.4s 11.3s 10.8s 7.4s 7.3s 12.5s 7.4s
Tue 18th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
22
kmh
23
kmh
21
kmh
18
kmh
16
kmh
15
kmh
15
kmh
23
kmh
0.9m
1.0m
0.5m
0.5m
0.5m
0.5m
0.5m
0.4m
11.3s 10.6s 7.8s 9.5s 9.2s 9.0s 9.0s 8.9s
Wed 19th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
19
kmh
7
kmh
9
kmh
10
kmh
6
kmh
12
kmh
17
kmh
15
kmh
0.3m
1.0m
1.4m
1.3m
0.5m
0.4m
0.5m
0.4m
8.9s 8.8s 8.5s 7.7s 7.7s 9.1s 8.5s 7.9s
Thu 20th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
9
kmh
5
kmh
6
kmh
5
kmh
7
kmh
16
kmh
23
kmh
24
kmh
0.3m
0.3m
0.2m
1.0m
0.8m
0.7m
1.2m
1.3m
7.7s 7.6s 7.5s 7.4s 7.4s 7.4s 7.4s 7.6s
Fri 21st August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
24
kmh
20
kmh
14
kmh
10
kmh
8
kmh
13
kmh
6
kmh
5
kmh
1.1m
0.7m
0.7m
0.9m
0.8m
0.7m
0.9m
0.9m
7.4s 7.1s 7.2s 6.3s 5.8s 5.7s 6.5s 6.7s
Sat 15th August
3:41 AM 9:56 AM 3:55 PM 10:02 PM
0.11 1.58 0.31 1.59
Sun 16th August
4:16 AM 10:37 AM 4:43 PM 10:43 PM
0.20 1.58 0.37 1.43
Mon 17th August
4:49 AM 11:17 AM 5:34 PM 11:25 PM
0.31 1.55 0.46 1.27
Tue 18th August
5:21 AM 12:00 PM 6:31 PM
0.42 1.50 0.56
Wed 19th August
12:10 AM 5:51 AM 12:46 PM 7:43 PM
1.10 0.54 1.44 0.63
Thu 20th August
1:05 AM 6:24 AM 1:41 PM 9:14 PM
0.97 0.64 1.39 0.65
Fri 21st August
2:30 AM 7:08 AM 2:46 PM 10:40 PM
0.88 0.72 1.36 0.60
Sat 15th August
16°
1.7mm
9kmh SSE
79%
Sun 16th August
16°
1.8mm
16kmh ESE
83%
Mon 17th August
17°
0.4mm
16kmh ESE
75%
Tue 18th August
17°
0.7mm
13kmh ESE
34%
Wed 19th August
17°
2.5mm
6kmh SE
69%
Thu 20th August
17°
0.0mm
8kmh S
31%
Fri 21st August
19°
0.1mm
7kmh ESE
34%
Sat 22nd August
20°
0.0mm
13kmh W
45%
Sun 23rd August
18°
0.0mm
14kmh SW
4%
Mon 24th August
18°
0.0mm
6kmh WNW
5%
Tue 25th August
21°
0.0mm
22kmh WNW
6%
Wed 26th August
23°
0.0mm
22kmh NW
1%
Thu 27th August
22°
0.0mm
14kmh WNW
3%
Fri 28th August
17°
0.0mm
13kmh SSW
3%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 18° which is not so warm but sunbathing may be possible on some days. The average water temperature will be 17° which is cool for swimming, shorty wetsuit may help you extend your time in the water. There will be 6 days of very light rain with an average of 1.2mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 34%.

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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