Gibson Steps Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.66° S 143.09° E

Gibson Steps Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 pm 03 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Gibson Steps sea temperature is
14.3° C
0.6° 

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 3 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 4 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 13s period, WSW swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 10 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 20ft (6.0m), 17s period, SW swell with 20,545 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 4 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 13s 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 Tuesday (Aug 04) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 18s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Gibson Steps in the next 16 days are 6.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 10) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 08) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Tue 4th Aug)11ft (3.5m) 13s
Best Surf 1AM (Tue 4th Aug)11ft (3.5m) 13s
Most Powerful 7PM (Mon 10th Aug)20ft (6.0m) 17s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Tue morning. Very mild (max 12°C on Tue morning, min 8°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Sat night. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat morning, min 8°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Thu night, strong winds from the N by Sat night).

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SW
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3.5
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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4358
3417
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639
1665
1343
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1956
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2997
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
3:02AM0.87m
3:11PM1.10m
3:37AM0.93m
3:14PM1.10m
4:14AM0.96m
3:17PM1.09m
4:55AM0.96m
3:19PM1.09m
5:46AM0.92m
3:23PM1.08m
6:59AM0.85m
3:24PM1.07m
Low Tide
9:22PM0.41m
8:45AM0.38m
9:34PM0.36m
9:09AM0.46m
9:50PM0.31m
9:31AM0.56m
10:09PM0.25m
9:49AM0.65m
10:33PM0.21m
10:01AM0.73m
11:01PM0.18m
10:00AM0.79m
11:35PM0.18m
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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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