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Beach Weather Today in Stockton Beach

Today the maximum temperature will be 21° which is not so warm but sunbathing may be possible. Today the water temperature will be 22° which is warm and pleasant for relaxing and swimming for long periods.

Today will have 3.8mm of light rain. Expect sunny spells but some cloudy periods with an average cloud cover of 69%.

The winds will be on shore and moderate at 30kmh from the South 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 05:03 PM. Unfortunately there are chances that 56% 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 21° which is comfortable for swimming though some may prefer warmer water.

There will be 2 days of very light rain with an average of 0.9mm rain on those days. Saturday will have 0.9mm of rain and Sunday will have 0.8mm of rain. Expect some sunshine and occasionally cloudy periods with an average cloud cover of 51%.

STOCKTON BEACH - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Wed 13th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18° 17° 17° 19° 19° 19° 17° 18°
61% 60% 90% 71% 51% 85% 56% 79%
0.2mm 0.3mm 0.5mm 0.0mm 1.0mm 1.1mm 0.6mm 0.1mm
22°
22°
22°
22°
22°
22°
22°
22°
Thu 14th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18° 18° 18° 19° 20° 19° 18° 17°
79% 54% 65% 55% 84% 85% 61% 74%
0.1mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 1.1mm 0.2mm 0.0mm
22°
22°
22°
22°
22°
22°
22°
22°
Fri 15th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17° 16° 16° 17° 19° 20° 18° 17°
63% 74% 92% 76% 71% 16% 75% 72%
0.0mm 0.3mm 0.4mm 0.4mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm
22°
22°
22°
22°
22°
22°
22°
22°
Sat 16th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16° 15° 16° 17° 19° 20° 18° 18°
89% 16% 27% 57% 82% 67% 52% 78%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.3mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.6mm
22°
22°
22°
22°
22°
22°
22°
22°
Sun 17th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17° 16° 16° 17° 21° 22° 20° 19°
73% 77% 41% 39% 18% 17% 10% 75%
0.6mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
Mon 18th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
19° 19° 18° 20° 21° 21° 21° 20°
16% 17% 31% 65% 86% 68% 68% 76%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.1mm
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
Tue 19th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
20° 20° 20° 20° 20° 20° 19° 19°
69% 66% 89% 100% 83% 77% 63% 85%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.2mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
22°
Wed 13th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
30
kmh
26
kmh
22
kmh
27
kmh
27
kmh
30
kmh
29
kmh
26
kmh
1.4m
1.2m
0.9m
1.2m
1.2m
0.9m
1.1m
1.1m
10.4s 10.3s 7.1s 10.3s 10.2s 7.0s 7.3s 10.0s
Thu 14th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
22
kmh
30
kmh
29
kmh
23
kmh
22
kmh
21
kmh
20
kmh
16
kmh
1.0m
1.3m
1.1m
0.9m
0.9m
0.8m
0.8m
0.6m
9.9s 7.7s 9.8s 9.8s 9.5s 7.1s 7.1s 7.1s
Fri 15th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11
kmh
3
kmh
9
kmh
13
kmh
12
kmh
6
kmh
8
kmh
7
kmh
0.6m
0.1m
0.3m
0.3m
0.3m
0.2m
0.1m
0.2m
7.0s 7.1s 7.1s 7.3s 7.2s 7.2s 7.2s 7.2s
Sat 16th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
6
kmh
3
kmh
3
kmh
8
kmh
4
kmh
18
kmh
26
kmh
26
kmh
0.2m
0.9m
0.9m
0.9m
0.2m
0.5m
0.8m
0.8m
7.1s 7.1s 7.2s 7.5s 8.5s 8.5s 8.6s 8.8s
Sun 17th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
28
kmh
23
kmh
26
kmh
23
kmh
28
kmh
36
kmh
38
kmh
38
kmh
0.9m
0.7m
0.8m
0.6m
0.3m
1.0m
1.1m
0.9m
8.9s 8.9s 8.9s 8.9s 8.8s 9.0s 8.8s 9.1s
Mon 18th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
32
kmh
30
kmh
29
kmh
31
kmh
32
kmh
33
kmh
30
kmh
28
kmh
1.1m
0.9m
0.9m
0.9m
1.0m
1.3m
1.0m
0.9m
8.7s 8.8s 8.8s 8.8s 8.7s 8.7s 8.9s 8.9s
Tue 19th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
30
kmh
31
kmh
32
kmh
33
kmh
32
kmh
28
kmh
31
kmh
33
kmh
1.0m
1.2m
1.2m
1.1m
1.0m
0.9m
0.9m
0.9m
8.7s 8.7s 8.9s 8.9s 9.0s 9.2s 9.1s 9.1s
Wed 13th May
11:12 AM 5:39 PM 11:45 PM
0.52 1.73 0.65
Thu 14th May
5:45 AM 11:53 AM 6:22 PM
1.67 0.48 1.88
Fri 15th May
12:39 AM 6:39 AM 12:36 PM 7:06 PM
0.53 1.67 0.47 2.01
Sat 16th May
1:33 AM 7:33 AM 1:21 PM 7:52 PM
0.43 1.65 0.48 2.11
Sun 17th May
2:27 AM 8:29 AM 2:07 PM 8:40 PM
0.35 1.62 0.52 2.16
Mon 18th May
3:23 AM 9:25 AM 2:57 PM 9:31 PM
0.31 1.58 0.57 2.17
Tue 19th May
4:20 AM 10:23 AM 3:49 PM 10:25 PM
0.32 1.53 0.64 2.12
Wed 13th May
20°
3.8mm
22kmh ESE
69%
Thu 14th May
20°
1.7mm
17kmh SE
69%
Fri 15th May
20°
1.2mm
8kmh SSW
67%
Sat 16th May
20°
0.9mm
12kmh S
58%
Sun 17th May
22°
0.8mm
10kmh ENE
43%
Mon 18th May
21°
0.2mm
19kmh NE
53%
Tue 19th May
20°
0.3mm
20kmh NNE
79%
Wed 20th May
18°
8.7mm
13kmh WSW
83%
Thu 21st May
19°
0.1mm
15kmh SW
32%
Fri 22nd May
17°
0.3mm
18kmh SSW
59%
Sat 23rd May
19°
0.0mm
15kmh SW
8%
Sun 24th May
20°
0.0mm
14kmh NW
1%
Mon 25th May
20°
0.0mm
13kmh NW
12%
Tue 26th May
20°
0.0mm
9kmh NW
25%

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 22° which is comfortable for swimming though some may prefer warmer water. There will be 10 days of very light rain with an average of 1.8mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 47%.

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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