Stockton Avenue Surf Guide

Surf spot guide

Ideal Surf Conditions

Swell Direction

E to SE

Wind

N

Surf Height

Waist high-well overhead

Tide

Mid

Stockton Avenue Surf Guide

Stockton Lefts break off a rock jetty, but they need a bigger swell at least chest-high to overhead to show its full potential. This used to be the most consistent spot in town, but beach replenishment projects have made the sandbars hit-or-miss.

Local Vibe

WelcomingIntimidating

Mellow to moderate.

Crowd Factor

MellowHeavy

Light to moderate.

Spot Rating

PoorPerfect

Depends on the sandbar but can get fun.

Shoulder Burn

LightExhausting

Doable, depends on the swell.

Water Quality

CleanDirty

Pretty clean overall.

Hazards

Submerged pilings, vigilant beach-tag checkers.

Access

Easy, but toughest in the summer months.

Bottom

Sand

Best Season

September through March

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