Beach Weather in Stockton Beach, Newcastle, Australia

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Beach Weather Today in Stockton Beach

Today the maximum temperature will be 22° 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 0.3mm of very light rain. Expect sunshine and sunny skies with an average cloud cover of 48%.

The winds will be cross-on shore and moderate at 22kmh from the East. 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 05:14 PM. The skies should be very clear at that time, ideal for a sunset.

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 22° 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 1 day of very light rain. Saturday will have 0.4mm of rain and Sunday will be dry. Expect lots of sunshine and clear skies with an average cloud cover of 35%.

STOCKTON BEACH - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Thu 30th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
19° 19° 18° 20° 22° 22° 19° 18°
64% 80% 72% 82% 14% 1% 0% 75%
0.2mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
23°
23°
23°
23°
23°
23°
23°
23°
Fri 1st May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17° 16° 15° 16° 21° 22° 20° 19°
26% 3% 74% 100% 79% 13% 0% 49%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
23°
23°
23°
23°
23°
23°
23°
23°
Sat 2nd May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18° 17° 17° 19° 22° 23° 21° 20°
38% 89% 77% 56% 83% 85% 32% 7%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.2mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
23°
23°
23°
23°
23°
23°
23°
23°
Sun 3rd May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
19° 19° 18° 20° 24° 24° 21° 21°
4% 5% 22% 20% 11% 17% 11% 8%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
23°
23°
23°
23°
23°
23°
23°
23°
Mon 4th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
20° 19° 16° 20° 25° 24° 22° 21°
9% 7% 29% 9% 13% 14% 20% 29%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
23°
23°
Tue 5th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
19° 19° 19° 19° 21° 23° 20° 19°
34% 61% 86% 94% 54% 23% 53% 80%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
23°
23°
23°
23°
23°
23°
23°
23°
Wed 6th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18° 18° 18° 18° 20° 19° 18° 17°
78% 78% 68% 85% 99% 89% 81% 58%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.0mm
23°
23°
23°
23°
23°
23°
23°
23°
Thu 30th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
20
kmh
20
kmh
17
kmh
22
kmh
21
kmh
19
kmh
20
kmh
19
kmh
0.6m
0.6m
1.0m
0.7m
0.8m
0.7m
0.8m
1.1m
7.9s 7.9s 7.9s 15.6s 14.8s 13.9s 13.3s 7.9s
Fri 1st May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18
kmh
8
kmh
10
kmh
10
kmh
8
kmh
18
kmh
24
kmh
27
kmh
1.1m
1.0m
1.3m
1.4m
0.3m
0.6m
0.8m
0.9m
7.8s 7.8s 7.7s 7.9s 7.8s 7.8s 8.3s 8.0s
Sat 2nd May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
22
kmh
18
kmh
13
kmh
16
kmh
24
kmh
33
kmh
33
kmh
32
kmh
0.7m
0.5m
0.4m
0.4m
0.9m
1.1m
1.1m
1.1m
7.9s 7.9s 8.0s 8.5s 8.9s 15.4s 14.5s 8.3s
Sun 3rd May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
29
kmh
27
kmh
26
kmh
27
kmh
36
kmh
38
kmh
39
kmh
38
kmh
1.0m
1.0m
0.9m
1.1m
1.2m
1.8m
1.8m
1.3m
9.5s 9.5s 9.6s 12.8s 12.6s 12.6s 12.6s 9.4s
Mon 4th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
37
kmh
37
kmh
31
kmh
30
kmh
33
kmh
43
kmh
43
kmh
41
kmh
1.4m
1.1m
0.9m
0.8m
0.6m
0.8m
1.0m
0.8m
9.7s 9.7s 9.7s 9.7s 9.8s 9.8s 10.2s 10.7s
Tue 5th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
37
kmh
22
kmh
10
kmh
5
kmh
6
kmh
9
kmh
12
kmh
13
kmh
0.5m
0.4m
0.5m
0.5m
0.5m
0.5m
0.5m
0.4m
10.9s 10.9s 11.0s 11.1s 11.3s 11.4s 11.3s 11.1s
Wed 6th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13
kmh
10
kmh
9
kmh
9
kmh
7
kmh
10
kmh
9
kmh
8
kmh
0.3m
0.4m
0.6m
0.5m
0.5m
0.4m
0.4m
0.5m
10.9s 10.8s 10.6s 10.5s 10.4s 10.4s 10.4s 10.4s
Thu 30th April
1:21 AM 7:18 AM 1:13 PM 7:41 PM
0.59 1.59 0.57 1.85
Fri 1st May
2:04 AM 7:58 AM 1:44 PM 8:14 PM
0.56 1.54 0.61 1.89
Sat 2nd May
2:44 AM 8:38 AM 2:14 PM 8:46 PM
0.54 1.50 0.65 1.90
Sun 3rd May
3:24 AM 9:17 AM 2:45 PM 9:18 PM
0.53 1.46 0.69 1.89
Mon 4th May
4:03 AM 9:57 AM 3:18 PM 9:52 PM
0.54 1.42 0.74 1.87
Tue 5th May
4:43 AM 10:38 AM 3:54 PM 10:28 PM
0.57 1.39 0.79 1.83
Wed 6th May
5:25 AM 11:23 AM 4:35 PM 11:09 PM
0.61 1.36 0.83 1.77
Thu 30th April
22°
0.3mm
19kmh E
48%
Fri 1st May
22°
0.2mm
7kmh E
43%
Sat 2nd May
23°
0.4mm
20kmh NE
58%
Sun 3rd May
24°
0.0mm
22kmh NE
12%
Mon 4th May
25°
0.0mm
10kmh ENE
16%
Tue 5th May
23°
0.0mm
11kmh SE
60%
Wed 6th May
20°
0.2mm
5kmh SW
79%
Thu 7th May
24°
0.0mm
5kmh W
21%
Fri 8th May
18°
0.0mm
9kmh WSW
1%
Sat 9th May
20°
0.0mm
5kmh NNW
6%
Sun 10th May
17°
0.8mm
18kmh S
37%
Mon 11th May
21°
2.3mm
24kmh SW
60%
Tue 12th May
20°
0.2mm
16kmh SW
33%
Wed 13th May
20°
0.6mm
14kmh SSW
75%

In the next 14 days 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 8 days of very light rain with an average of 0.6mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 39%.

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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