Surf Forecasts:
Steps surf forecast from 29 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 6 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 6s period, N swell with 139 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Steps this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Steps in the next 16 days are 1.5m 6s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 06) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 4.5m 19s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 06) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (JST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Thu 6th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Steps over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s look at what Steps has cooking for us.
We’re in a flat spell to start, and it’s a long one. For nearly ten days, the swell is barely a ripple. You’re looking at 0.3m or less, with weak energy and short period. The wind’s light and sometimes glassy, but there's just no push. It’s a proper dry patch, so leave the board in the car.
Then things get wild. Around Friday the 7th of August, the wind goes berserk with storm-force gusts, but that kicks up a colossal swell. We’re talking a 20ft to 24ft groundswell from the west-northwest and west, with 12-second periods and absolutely massive energy. That is massive, dangerous surf. For Steps, an exposed spot, anything over 5ft is expert territory, and this is way beyond. The 7th afternoon has offshore cross-winds, which would usually be perfect, but with a 24ft swell this is a heavy-water zone, not a normal surf day. It’d be a better setup for kite surfing than paddle surfing.
That big swell winds down. By Monday the 10th of August, we get a proper window. Swell drops to a clean 5ft from the southwest, with an 11-second period and good energy. The wind is light offshore from the southeast. This is the highlight. That’s a clean, head-high wave for experienced surfers. Tuesday the 11th continues that quality with 4ft from the south and clean offshore easterlies. That’s the best run of surf you’ll get. The water temperature is 86°F, which is about 2°F warmer than the average for this time of year.
After that, it fades back to small, weak waves for the rest of the window. The 12th and 13th have knee-high leftovers with clean winds, but it's for the longboard only. It’s a classic tale of waiting for the one big pulse.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Thu afternoon, min 28°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 31°C on Mon afternoon, min 28°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 8 | SW 8 | SE 10 | SW 8 | SE 9 | SW 8 | SE 10 | SSW 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | N 4 | SE 9 | SSE 9 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | S 8 | ESE 18 | ESE 18 | E 19 |
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 kJ | 9 | 10 | 14 | 10 | 13 | 10 | 16 | 6 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 6 | 13 | 7 | 26 | 20 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-off | glassy | on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 8:25PM1.90m | 7:52AM2.03m | 8:52PM1.93m | 8:28AM2.02m | 9:19PM1.95m | 9:05AM1.98m | 9:47PM1.95m | 9:45AM1.90m | 10:17PM1.94m | 10:31AM1.79m | 10:50PM1.90m | 11:26AM1.66m | 11:29PM1.85m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:56PM0.19m | 2:03AM0.80m | 2:26PM0.20m | 2:35AM0.73m | 2:56PM0.25m | 3:09AM0.67m | 3:25PM0.34m | 3:45AM0.62m | 3:57PM0.47m | 4:26AM0.60m | 4:31PM0.63m | 5:14AM0.59m | 5:10PM0.81m | ||||||||
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 | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — |
 | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:14 | — | — | 7:13 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 29 |
Feels °C | 35 | 35 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 32 | 33 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 10 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | SW 8 | SE 10 | SSW 8 | SE 9 | ESE 16 | ESE 17 | ESE 16 | ESE 15 | ESE 17 | ESE 17 | E 18 | ESE 18 | ESE 18 | ESE 18 | ESE 18 | E 19 |
| kJ | 22 | 22 | 14 | 17 | 13 | 10 | 16 | 6 | 13 | 48 | 232 | 357 | 519 | 1009 | 1189 | 1810 | 2290 | 3162 | 4860 | 7201 | 11338 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | E 9 | SW 8 | E 9 | S 7 | SE 9 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 18 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | S 8 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 13 | 12 | 6 | 107 | 10 | 5 | 26 | 20 | 18 | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | S 7 | E 8 | SE 6 | E 9 | ESE 9 | E 9 | S 8 | SSW 8 | ESE 7 | SE 9 | SE 9 | S 7 | SE 9 | SSE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 4 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 13 | 13 | 4 | 13 | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 5 | W 8 | NNW 3 | N 4 | WNW 3 | W 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 11 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 709 | 1003 | 79 | 770 | 862 | 1018 | 1532 | 1027 | 661 | 23 | 23 | 13 | 659 | 13 | 4 | 610 | 610 | 4 | 35 | 610 | 610 |
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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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