Surf Forecasts:
Steps surf forecast from 14 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 19 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period, SW swell with 233 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 19 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Steps this week:
The surf forecast for Steps over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Steps in the next 16 days are 1.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 10s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 16) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (JST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Steps over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Tue afternoon, min 26°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Fri afternoon, min 26°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tue 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 8 | SW 9 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 6 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 7 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 171 | 101 | 138 | 136 | 136 | 130 | 122 | 114 | 172 | 98 | 128 | 169 | 151 | 164 | 221 | 196 | 137 | 121 | 129 | 116 | 135 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross |
High Tide | 7:57PM2.00m | 7:09AM2.16m | 8:39PM2.02m | 7:58AM2.17m | 9:17PM2.01m | 8:46AM2.13m | 9:54PM1.97m | 9:33AM2.02m | 10:30PM1.92m | 10:22AM1.88m | 11:04PM1.86m | 11:14AM1.71m | 11:39PM1.80m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:27AM0.90m | 1:59PM-0.09m | 2:12AM0.83m | 2:43PM-0.03m | 2:56AM0.77m | 3:25PM0.09m | 3:40AM0.73m | 4:04PM0.27m | 4:25AM0.70m | 4:41PM0.48m | 5:13AM0.70m | 5:18PM0.70m | 6:07AM0.71m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:48 |
 | 7:23 | — | — | 7:23 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | 7:22 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 |
Feels °C | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 8 | SW 9 | S 8 | SW 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | E 10 | ESE 10 | E 10 | E 10 | SE 9 | E 10 | E 10 | W 6 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | SW 9 |
| kJ | 171 | 101 | 40 | 136 | 38 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 7 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 135 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | S 8 | E 9 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | E 10 | SE 9 | SE 8 | E 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | E 9 |
| kJ | 15 | 57 | 15 | 27 | 17 | 9 | 9 | 4 | 9 | 9 | 17 | 12 | 11 | 17 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 15 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 10 | E 9 | SE 11 | SE 11 | ESE 10 | SE 9 | ESE 8 | SSE 10 | W 8 | S 7 | W 7 | E 14 | ENE 8 | SE 8 | E 14 | S 7 | E 13 | E 12 | S 6 | SE 12 | SSE 8 |
| kJ | 16 | 15 | 19 | 18 | 9 | 3 | 7 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 11 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 6 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SW 10 | — | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 6 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 7 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 8 | SW 8 | — |
| kJ | — | — | 138 | — | 136 | 130 | 122 | 114 | 172 | 98 | 128 | 169 | 151 | 164 | 221 | 196 | 137 | 121 | 129 | 116 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 79 | 79 | 79 | 610 | 601 | 79 | 703 | 610 | 670 | 610 | 601 | 79 | 79 | 79 | 70 | 1447 | 66 | 0 | 601 | 0 | 610 |
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Information about the Steps Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Steps provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Steps can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our 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 (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 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.
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