Surf Forecasts:
Steps surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 26 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 9s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 11s period, SSW swell with 3,313 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 23 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s 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 (Aug 23) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Steps in the next 16 days are 3.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 4.0m 17s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (JST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Wed 26th Aug) | 13ft (4.0m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Steps over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 29°C on Mon afternoon, min 27°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Sun night, gales from the WNW by Tue night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 29°C on Fri morning, min 27°C on Wed afternoon). Winds decreasing (near gales from the W on Wed morning, light winds from the SE by Fri night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 10 | SSW 10 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | NW 8 | W 8 | SSW 9 | S 9 | SSW 11 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | S 10 | S 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
400 | 437 | 162 | 112 | 97 | 79 | 62 | 49 | 49 | 1245 | 2009 | 2866 | 2058 | 2974 | 2410 | 938 | 755 | 979 | 698 | 254 | 175 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | off |
High Tide | 5:40PM1.54m | 4:04AM1.62m | 6:09PM1.65m | 5:02AM1.74m | 6:34PM1.75m | 5:46AM1.86m | 6:59PM1.84m | 6:25AM1.97m | 7:23PM1.93m | 7:01AM2.05m | 7:47PM1.99m | 7:37AM2.09m | 8:12PM2.04m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:24AM0.64m | 10:49PM1.23m | 11:16AM0.52m | 11:34PM1.10m | 11:55AM0.40m | 00:08AM0.97m | 12:28PM0.30m | 00:38AM0.84m | 12:59PM0.24m | 1:08AM0.71m | 1:28PM0.22m | 1:38AM0.59m | 1:57PM0.24m | 2:10AM0.48m | |||||||
6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | |
— | 6:58 | — | — | 6:57 | — | — | 6:55 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:53 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 |
Feels °C | 30 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 25 | 22 | 23 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 32 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 10 | SSW 10 | SW 9 | SW 9 | ESE 16 | ESE 17 | ESE 17 | E 16 | E 15 | NNE 11 | NNE 12 | WNW 10 | WSW 10 | E 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | S 10 | S 9 |
400 | 437 | 162 | 112 | 801 | 3467 | 7776 | 7522 | 5570 | 606 | 923 | 1508 | 1147 | 29 | 2410 | 938 | 755 | 979 | 698 | 254 | 175 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | ESE 10 | S 7 | SE 16 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | E 13 | NNW 12 | ESE 11 | E 13 | E 18 | E 16 | E 15 | ESE 9 | E 14 | E 13 | SW 10 | SW 10 |
14 | 30 | 25 | 251 | 97 | 79 | 62 | 49 | 49 | 878 | 636 | 39 | 30 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 232 | 15 | 31 | 226 | 108 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | ESE 13 | SE 12 | S 7 | E 11 | ENE 10 | — | — | — | SSW 9 | E 11 | E 13 | E 13 | E 18 | SE 15 | S 14 | E 15 | ENE 14 | — | E 13 | E 12 |
15 | 18 | 37 | 15 | 20 | 19 | — | — | — | 53 | 91 | 32 | 86 | 6 | 8 | 4 | 17 | 36 | — | 30 | 27 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 4 | SE 8 | ESE 4 | E 4 | E 6 | E 7 | — | — | N 6 | NW 8 | W 8 | SSW 9 | S 9 | SSW 11 | E 9 | ESE 8 | — | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 |
24 | 125 | 19 | 19 | 66 | 70 | — | — | 300 | 1245 | 2009 | 2866 | 2058 | 2974 | 199 | 221 | — | 260 | 231 | 176 | 206 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 26 | 610 | 610 | 732 | 610 | 623 | 748 | 732 | 732 | 0 | 610 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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.
Steps is 2 km (1 miles) from Misato. If you plan a holiday in Okinawa, look for hotels and other accommodation in Misato. Misato has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.











