Gibson Steps Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.66° S 143.09° E

Gibson Steps Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 pm 18 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Gibson Steps sea temperature is
13.9°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 18 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 19 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 13s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 22 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 16s period, SW swell with 10,362 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 19 Sep, 7AM (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 Saturday (Sep 19) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 13s 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 4.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 22) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 20) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Sat 19th Sep)11ft (3.5m) 13s
Best Surf 7AM (Sat 19th Sep)11ft (3.5m) 13s
Most Powerful 1PM (Tue 22nd Sep)15ft (4.5m) 16s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sun morning, min 10°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Sat afternoon, strong winds from the W by Sun afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Thu afternoon, min 8°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
19
Sunday
20
Monday
21
Tuesday
22
Wednesday
23
Thursday
24
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4
4
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3.5
WSW
14
3.5
WSW
13
3
WSW
13
2.5
SW
14
2.5
SW
15
3.5
WSW
14
3.5
WSW
12
4.5
SW
14
4.5
SW
14
4
SW
14
4.5
SW
15
4.5
SW
16
3.5
SW
15
3
SW
14
2.5
SW
13
2.3
SW
13
2.1
SW
13
2
SW
13
1.6
SW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
4381
3691
2845
2803
2880
4247
3891
7108
8105
7125
9111
9811
5659
2909
2126
1756
1565
1305
798
Wind (km/h)
30
NW
25
WNW
20
W
15
N
35
NNW
40
W
30
WSW
20
SW
15
SSW
10
SSE
10
ESE
20
SE
10
NE
5
NNW
10
SSE
10
NE
5
NNW
15
N
20
NW
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross
off
off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
off
cross-off
High Tide
4:08AM1.01m
2:37PM0.96m
4:29AM0.93m
2:40PM0.96m
4:47AM0.84m
2:38PM0.94m
4:56AM0.73m
2:29PM0.91m
4:31AM0.62m
2:09PM0.87m
3:32AM0.54m
1:47PM0.84m
2:10AM0.53m
Low Tide
9:29AM0.56m
9:33PM0.13m
9:34AM0.62m
9:50PM0.18m
9:31AM0.66m
10:04PM0.24m
9:11AM0.66m
10:14PM0.30m
6:20AM0.61m
10:11PM0.35m
6:17AM0.50m
9:09PM0.40m
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6:20
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Temp °C
16
18
17
16
24
18
13
11
11
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16
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Feels °C
10
13
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16
11
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13
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12
17
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17
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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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