Gibson Steps surfForecast / VIC – Far West / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 am Monday 02 Feb 2026 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
17.0° 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 Tuesday (Feb 03) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Gibson Steps in the next 12 days are 3.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Feb 06) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Tue 3rd Feb)7.5ft (2.3m) 12s
Best Surf 8PM (Thu 5th Feb)10ft (3.0m) 13s
Most Powerful 2AM (Fri 6th Feb)10ft (3.0m) 13s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue afternoon, min 10°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
!
!
4
3
1
3
3
2
3
2
1
!
!
!
4
3
1
4
2
1
3
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
3
SW
3
SW
2.3
SW
1.9
SW
1.6
SW
1.5
SW
1.6
SW
2.2
SW
2.3
SW
2.3
SW
2.5
SW
3
SW
3
SW
3
SW
2.5
SW
2.3
SW
2.2
SW
2.2
SW
2.2
SW
2.1
SW
1.8
SW
Period(s) (?)121212111111111614141313131313121212121211
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)2831223313489246405155682325211119682340301827872522196915441381133612911102821
Wind
(km/h)
15
S
20
SSE
10
ENE
0
NNE
15
SSE
10
N
15
WNW
15
WSW
5
W
10
SSW
15
S
10
SE
5
S
10
SSW
0
W
10
WSW
15
WSW
5
S
10
SE
20
SSE
10
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
oncross-
on
cross-
off
glasscross-
on
offcross-
off
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
oncross-
on
ononglasscrosscross-
on
glasscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:18AM
0.98
12:29PM
0.51
3:26AM
0.99
2:19PM
0.61
3:38AM
1.01
3:09PM
0.72
3:52AM
1.03
3:50PM
0.81
4:05AM
1.04
4:26PM
0.88
4:17AM
1.04
4:59PM
0.92
4:26AM
1.03
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:56PM
0.14
9:57AM
0.49
7:50PM
0.10
9:40AM
0.41
8:30PM
0.10
9:47AM
0.33
9:05PM
0.14
10:02AM
0.26
9:35PM
0.20
10:20AM
0.21
10:02PM
0.29
10:39AM
0.19
10:26PM
0.39
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Sunrise6:39--6:39--6:41--6:43--6:43--6:45--6:46--
Sunset-8:42--8:40--8:39--8:38--8:37--8:37--8:36-
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C151514192219192017161714151714161716171816
Feels °C (?)111110181917161716141511141511141414161613
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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.

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