Steps Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right then, let’s have a look at what’s on offer for Steps over the next couple of weeks. The regional pattern kicks off with a bit of energy, but it’s a mixed bag, so we gotta pick our moments.

Saturday morning, 29th August, we get a solid start. Swell is 6 ft from the SE with a short period of 7 seconds and moderate wave energy (514). Water temp is sitting at 84°, which is about average for the time of year. Wind is offshore from the SE at 16 mph, so it’s gonna be clean. It’s not the longest period, so the waves will be a bit full and fast, but for a Saturday session, this is your best early call. Crowds are often an issue here, so get in early.

The afternoon drops a touch to 5 ft, still clean, but the energy eases a bit. Sunday the 30th, the swell backs right off to 3 ft and the period drops to 9 seconds from the SSW, energy down to 163. It’s surfable but pretty ordinary.

Monday 31st through to Wednesday 2nd September are a write-off. Strong winds, risk of thunderstorms, and the swell is either tiny or all over the place. Not worth paddling out.

Now, here’s the standout: Thursday morning, 3rd September. Swell jumps to 10 ft from the S, period 10 seconds, and the energy is strong at 2000. But – and this is a big but – at 10 ft, that’s only for experts. It’s likely too big for most, and the wind is cross-off at 16 mph, so it’s clean but heavy. This is for the chargers only. If you’re not confident, sit this one out. The afternoon drops to 8 ft, still solid and clean.

Friday the 4th settles to 6 ft then 5 ft, both cross-off and clean. It’s decent but nothing compared to the Thursday peak. Saturday the 5th brings a clear sky, gentle breeze, and 4 ft to 4 ft from the S, period 9 seconds. It’s a small, clean bank of a day. Waves will be short-period and a bit weak, but if you’re itching for a paddle, it’s doable.

From Sunday 6th right through to the end of the forecast on Sunday 13th September, it’s a long, grim stretch. Swell size is tiny, wind is mostly cross or cross-off, and energy is low. There are days with violent storm force winds on the 7th, and the swell direction gets all mucked up. Nothing worth recommending.

To sum it up: your best bet is Saturday morning 29th August for the clean, fun-sized waves, and Thursday 3rd September for the big stuff – but only if you’re experienced and hungry. The rest is a long, flat, or messy wait.

Rusty

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