Gibson Steps surfForecast / VIC – Far West / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 am Sunday 14 Sep 2025 AEST
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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
13.8° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)


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 Sunday (Sep 14) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Gibson Steps in the next 12 days are 7.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 21) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Monday (Sep 15) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Sun 14th Sep)8ft (2.5m) 13s
Best Surf 7AM (Mon 15th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 16s
Most Powerful 7AM (Sun 21st Sep)25ft (7.5m) 15s

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

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 22°C on Mon afternoon, min 10°C on Tue night). Mainly strong winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu afternoon, min 6°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Wed night, fresh winds from the W by Fri afternoon).

Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
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Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
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3
2
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4
3
3
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0
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Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.4
SW
2.4
SW
2.5
WSW
3
WSW
2.5
WSW
2.5
W
4
W
5
WSW
5.5
WSW
5.5
WSW
4.5
WSW
3.5
WSW
2.5
SW
2
WSW
2.4
WSW
3.5
WSW
3.5
WSW
5
WSW
4.5
WSW
5
WSW
6.5
WSW
Period(s) (?)131413151410121314141413121112121214131314
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)20322130225440552756118341428386112801133685084517179495516223612380496446331772916579
Wind
(km/h)
25
NNW
25
NNW
25
N
35
N
25
NNW
30
NW
35
NW
40
WNW
40
W
30
WSW
20
W
15
NNW
20
NNW
20
NW
25
NNW
30
WNW
35
W
35
W
30
NW
35
NW
40
WSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offcross-
off
offoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrossoffoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:25PM
1.02
4:17AM
1.06
2:38PM
1.04
4:52AM
0.98
2:48PM
1.03
5:35AM
0.86
2:53PM
0.99
6:55AM
0.74
2:43PM
0.94
2:08PM
0.88
3:17AM
0.46
1:35PM
0.85
1:24AM
0.53
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:17PM
-0.02
9:31AM
0.59
9:43PM
0.01
9:43AM
0.66
10:10PM
0.08
9:45AM
0.70
10:35PM
0.17
9:22AM
0.71
10:53PM
0.28
10:51PM
0.38
5:35AM
0.45
8:29PM
0.44
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunrise6:31--6:28--6:28--6:26--6:24--6:22--6:20--
Sunset-6:15--6:16--6:16--6:17--6:19--6:20--6:21-
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
rain showers
light rain
cloud
mod rain
rain showers
Rain (mm)
-----10--72------63-76
Temp. °C202118212215141411121210161816161010131310
Feels °C (?)141613131711653567101210933651
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  1. weather stationWind Update The wind is still offshore at Gibson Steps (strong winds from the NNW at WarrnamboolAirportNdb 70 km from Gibson Steps). A 2.3m groundswell from the WSW

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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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