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Lat Long: 38.66° S 143.09° E

Gibson Steps Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 06 Nov 2026 (local time)

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Today's Gibson Steps sea temperature is
16.0°C
2.0° 

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


Gibson Steps surf forecast from 6 Nov 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 6 Nov, 2PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 6 Nov, 5PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 14s period, WSW swell with 6,135 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 6 Nov, 2PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period with WSW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Gibson Steps this week:

The surf forecast for Gibson Steps over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Nov 06) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Gibson Steps in the next 16 days are 4.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Nov 06) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2PM (Fri 6th Nov)11ft (3.5m) 14s
Best Surf 2PM (Fri 6th Nov)11ft (3.5m) 14s
Most Powerful 5PM (Fri 6th Nov)13ft (4.0m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Gibson Steps over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri afternoon, min 9°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Tue afternoon, min 9°C on Mon morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Wave
Height (m)
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WSW
14
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WSW
14
3.5
SW
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SW
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3.5
SW
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1.8
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2.5
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
4225
6135
5395
5197
4576
3254
2379
1978
1324
766
701
567
1585
1933
1761
1886
2171
2549
1703
1311
1209
Wind (km/h)
25
WNW
25
W
25
WSW
25
SSW
25
SSW
15
SSE
20
SSE
20
SE
15
E
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15
NE
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NW
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ENE
25
S
20
SSW
20
SSW
15
SSW
10
SSW
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SSW
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High Tide
2:49AM0.72m
10:09AM0.65m
2:05AM0.81m
11:30AM0.63m
2:09AM0.90m
12:11PM0.62m
2:24AM0.97m
12:40PM0.63m
2:43AM1.03m
1:04PM0.65m
3:03AM1.06m
1:25PM0.69m
3:25AM1.09m
Low Tide
6:56PM0.46m
7:28AM0.62m
6:40PM0.33m
7:47AM0.54m
6:48PM0.20m
8:09AM0.48m
7:05PM0.10m
8:29AM0.44m
7:25PM0.02m
8:50AM0.43m
7:46PM-0.02m
9:09AM0.44m
8:07PM-0.03m
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Temp °C
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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 16 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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