Gibson Steps Surf Forecast

/ VIC – Far West (22 breaks) / Victoria (127 breaks) /

Australia (828 breaks) / Lat Long: (38.66° S 143.09° E)

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Gibson Steps surfForecast / VIC – Far West / Australia

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Thursday 30 Oct 2025 AEDT

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Gibson Steps surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.

Today's Gibson Steps sea temperature is 14.3° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Gibson Steps this week:

The surf forecast for Gibson Steps over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 31) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 5s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Gibson Steps in the next 12 days are 6.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Nov 05) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 7s period and expected on Tuesday (Nov 04) at 5PM.

Wave Type	Time (AEDT) & Date	Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)	2AM (Fri 31st Oct)	4.5ft (1.4m) 14s
Best Surf	11PM (Tue 4th Nov)	11ft (3.5m) 9s
Most Powerful	8AM (Wed 5th Nov)	21ft (6.5m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Gibson Steps over the next 12 days.

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	Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sun afternoon, min 11°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.										Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 86mm), heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun night, min 9°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon morning, strong winds from the W by Wed morning).
		Friday 31			Saturday 01			Sunday 02			Monday 03			Tuesday 04			Wednesday 05			Thu 06
	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM
Rating (10 max)	3	2	1	3	1	1	3	3	2	4	4	2	2	2	1	!	0	0	!	3	4
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)	SW	SW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	SW	SW	W	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW
Period(s) (?)	14	13	15	14	13	18	16	14	14	13	13	12	12	11	11	11	12	11	10	16	15
Wave Graph (?)
kJ (?)	777	376	592	431	219	219	532	697	722	987	1189	1013	993	894	791	4979	8354	5111	1893	1289	1423
Wind (km/h)	ESE	W	SSW	E	SSE	SE	NE	NNE	NNW	WNW	E	S	W	WNW	NW	NNW	W	W	WNW	WNW	WNW
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy	glass	cross	on	glass	on	cross- on	cross- off	off	cross- off	cross- off	glass	on	cross	cross- off	cross- off	cross- off	cross	cross	cross- off	cross- off	cross- off
High Tide / height (m)		5:07AM 0.91	2:57PM 0.84		5:12AM 0.82	2:51PM 0.79	5:00AM 0.74		2:21PM 0.71	4:14AM 0.68	1:23PM 0.63		2:47AM 0.70	11:34AM 0.60		2:13AM 0.80	11:47AM 0.59		2:12AM 0.91	12:08PM 0.61
Low Tide / height (m)	10:04PM 0.19	10:35AM 0.68		10:17PM 0.26	10:44AM 0.68		10:22PM 0.35	10:53AM 0.66		9:22PM 0.44	8:01AM 0.61	7:34PM 0.41		7:57AM 0.54	6:59PM 0.31		8:07AM 0.49	6:51PM 0.17		8:22AM 0.46	7:03PM 0.03

		Friday 31			Saturday 01			Sunday 02			Monday 03			Tuesday 04			Wednesday 05			Thu 06
Sunrise	-	6:20	-	-	6:20	-	-	6:18	-	-	6:16	-	-	6:16	-	-	6:15	-	-	6:13	-
Sunset	-	-	8:00	-	-	8:01	-	-	8:02	-	-	8:05	-	-	8:06	-	-	8:07	-	-	8:07

Rain (mm)	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	13	9	10	35	3	4	7	5	-	1	1	-
Temp. °C	20	16	15	13	15	17	15	25	29	15	13	13	13	12	12	12	12	14	12	14	15
Feels °C (?)	17	15	13	12	14	15	13	22	25	13	12	13	11	7	6	4	7	6	5	10	11

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Information about the Gibson Steps Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Gibson Steps provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Gibson Steps can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Gibson Steps surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Gibson Steps) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Gibson Steps may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Gibson Steps is 61 km (38 miles) from the city of Warrnambool. If you plan a holiday in Far West of Victoria, look for hotels and other accommodation in Warrnambool. Warrnambool has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.