
Surf Forecasts:
Steps surf forecast from 5 Nov 2026:
- Best quality surf: No days rated 1★ or higher at Steps in the next 16 days. The closest to surfable is Friday 20 Nov, 3AM (local time) – 7.5ft (2.3m), 9s period, NW swell with cross-onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 20 Nov, 3AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 9s period, NW swell with 872 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): None forecast at Steps before Saturday 21 Nov. Conditions stay below 1★ throughout, with swell peaking at 7.5ft (2.3m), 9s on Friday 20 Nov.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Steps this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Steps in the next 16 days are 2.3m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Nov 20) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 7s period and expected on Tuesday (Nov 10) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (JST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Fri 20th Nov) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Steps over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Thu afternoon, min 21°C on Sat afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Thu afternoon, fresh winds from the NE by Sat morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 24°C on Sun afternoon, min 21°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 5 | Friday 6 | Saturday 7 | Sunday 8 | Monday 9 | Tuesday 10 | Wednesday 11 | ||||||||||||||
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) | ESE 12 | NNW 6 | E 12 | SE 9 | NW 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | N 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | NE 7 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | E 10 | ENE 9 | E 9 | ENE 9 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
0 | 91 | 0 | 3 | 54 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:42PM1.85m | 5:09AM1.80m | 5:14PM1.92m | 5:55AM1.89m | 5:44PM1.97m | 6:36AM1.94m | 6:13PM2.01m | 7:13AM1.96m | 6:41PM2.02m | 7:49AM1.95m | 7:10PM2.01m | 8:24AM1.90m | 7:39PM1.99m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:02PM0.59m | 11:11AM0.66m | 11:39PM0.42m | 11:49AM0.69m | 00:13AM0.28m | 12:24PM0.74m | 00:45AM0.19m | 12:55PM0.79m | 1:17AM0.14m | 1:26PM0.84m | 1:49AM0.14m | 1:56PM0.90m | 2:22AM0.18m | |||||||
— | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | |
5:44 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:40 | — | |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
Feels °C | 28 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 21 | 20 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | E 12 | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 | NNW 8 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | E 11 | ESE 11 | SE 12 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | E 10 | NNW 7 | N 7 | NNW 7 |
703 | 418 | 327 | 244 | 185 | 102 | 78 | 298 | 105 | 76 | 41 | 64 | 68 | 159 | 531 | 427 | 400 | 73 | 61 | 9 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 6 | SE 9 | NW 8 | SE 9 | NW 7 | — | — | E 9 | E 14 | N 8 | ESE 12 | NNW 7 | — | — | — | — | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | — | — |
7 | 3 | 154 | 3 | 54 | — | — | 64 | 4 | 61 | 29 | 17 | — | — | — | — | 47 | 49 | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | ESE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NNW 6 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | ENE 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | NE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | N 8 | ENE 9 | E 9 | ENE 9 |
— | 91 | 338 | 313 | 154 | 443 | 732 | 158 | 339 | 266 | 234 | 298 | 366 | 640 | 484 | 395 | 193 | 484 | 327 | 790 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 13 | 692 | 661 | 35 | 35 | 659 | 659 | 745 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 659 | 659 | 985 | 686 | 2 | 659 | 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.
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.










