Surf Forecasts:
Steps surf forecast from 10 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 12 Sep, 6PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 7s period, S swell with 26 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Steps this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Steps in the next 16 days are 0.5m 7s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 12) 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 1.7m 9s period and expected on Monday (Sep 14) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (JST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Sat 12th Sep) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Steps over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here with the straight talk on Steps.
We’re looking at a tough slog over the next sixteen days. From Thursday, September 10th all the way to Friday, September 18th, it’s flat and weak. The swell barely pushes 0.3 feet, with a tiny bump to 0.5 feet on Saturday the 12th afternoon, but the period is short and the energy is pathetic (8). The wind is offshore or clean for most of that, which would be ideal if there was any wave to ride. Water temp is 84°F, just normal for this time of year, so it’s comfortable but the surf is a total dud. The break is inconsistent anyway, so this long, quiet stretch is pretty normal for the area. There’s just nothing to get excited about for over a week.
Things change on Saturday, September 19th morning. A 5-foot swell from the north rolls in, but it’s short period and lumpy. The wind is a messy cross-shore at 22 to 25 mph, leaving the ocean choppy and ugly. The energy climbs to moderate (106), but it’s blown out. Honestly, this looks more like a kite-surfing setup than something for a paddle board.
Sunday the 20th is a complete zero with no surf and gale-force winds. Monday the 21st gets serious: violent storm winds in the morning (no waves), then a massive 12-foot swell from the NW hits in the afternoon with hurricane-force winds. The energy is a massive 1757, but with winds that strong and a 9-second period, this is expert-only, survival conditions. It’s dangerous, not fun.
Tuesday the 22nd drops to 5 feet from the WNW, but it’s still under gale-force onshore winds – completely blown out. The rest of the week fades back into tiny, weak surf. There’s no proper standout day here. Your best bet is the 11th and 12th if you really need to get wet – clean, offshore wind but on tiny, feeble waves. Bring the log and low expectations. For the rest, this is a long, quiet spell.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 29°C on Fri morning, min 27°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 30mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 29°C on Tue afternoon, min 26°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | |||||||||||||||
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) | S 7 | S 7 | N 9 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 6 | S 7 | S 6 | S 6 | S 7 | SW 9 | E 9 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 8 | SW 9 | SSE 5 | ESE 9 | E 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 8 | 8 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 20 | 21 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | off |
High Tide | 7:05PM2.03m | 6:57AM2.15m | 7:33PM2.07m | 7:38AM2.16m | 8:00PM2.09m | 8:17AM2.11m | 8:26PM2.07m | 8:54AM2.02m | 8:51PM2.02m | 9:32AM1.88m | 9:16PM1.95m | 10:11AM1.73m | 9:41PM1.86m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:44PM0.16m | 00:58AM0.55m | 1:20PM0.19m | 1:33AM0.42m | 1:52PM0.29m | 2:07AM0.33m | 2:23PM0.42m | 2:40AM0.30m | 2:51PM0.57m | 3:13AM0.32m | 3:17PM0.74m | 3:47AM0.38m | 3:42PM0.89m | ||||||||
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 | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — |
 | — | 6:38 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:36 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:34 | — | — | 6:32 | — |
mm | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | 3 | 3 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 27 |
Feels °C | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 32 | 30 | 31 | 33 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | NNW 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | N 7 | S 7 | E 14 | N 5 | E 13 | E 13 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | E 9 |
| kJ | 181 | 235 | 157 | 94 | 64 | 42 | 26 | 24 | 21 | 61 | 14 | 56 | 55 | 258 | 243 | 213 | 268 | 227 | 141 | 149 | 108 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 8 | S 7 | E 15 | E 14 | S 6 | E 14 | ESE 9 | E 14 | N 5 | S 7 | E 13 | E 13 | E 12 | E 12 | NNW 7 | SSE 5 | NNW 6 | E 14 |
| kJ | 21 | 21 | 20 | 62 | 8 | 38 | 61 | 20 | 62 | 16 | 62 | 8 | 1 | 54 | 54 | 49 | 28 | 15 | 10 | 12 | 100 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | S 7 | ESE 6 | S 7 | E 15 | S 7 | S 7 | E 14 | N 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 7 | SW 9 | N 5 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 8 | SW 9 | E 14 | E 13 | NNW 6 |
| kJ | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 39 | 8 | 8 | 64 | 13 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 61 | 31 | 7 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 4 | — | ESE 2 | SE 4 | ESE 8 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | E 5 | E 6 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | — | — | — | — | — | SE 5 |
| kJ | 1 | — | 1 | 6 | 51 | 52 | 61 | 38 | 47 | 85 | 150 | 196 | 202 | 440 | 363 | — | — | — | — | — | 6 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2 | 23 | 2 | 2 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 2 | 659 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 610 | 66 | 66 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 2 |
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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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