Surf Forecasts:
Steps surf forecast from 20 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 27 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period, SSE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, S swell with 3,619 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 25 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 8s period with SSE 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 Saturday (Jul 25) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 8s 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 3.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 11s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 23) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (JST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12PM (Sat 25th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Mon 27th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Steps over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, let’s break down the next 16 days for Steps.
First up, I gotta be straight with you – the start of this outlook is a bit of a write-off. We’re looking at a gap of about four days with no real surf to speak of. From Monday the 20th through to Thursday the 23rd, the swell is tiny and the wind is messy. There’s nothing to get excited about. The water temp is sitting at 83°F which is pretty normal for this time of year, so the sting is out of the air, but the waves just aren’t there.
Things start to tick over on Friday the 24th with a tiny, clean SSE swell, but it’s barely a ripple. Saturday the 25th sees a bit more life with a SE swell pushing to 2ft, and offshore wind cleaning it up. The combined energy is still low (104), but it’s a sign of life. Not a standout, but a step in the right direction.
Now, listen up. The real action kicks off on Sunday the 26th of July. We’ve got a solid 6ft SE swell in the morning, jumping to 7ft by the afternoon with a period of 11 seconds. The wind is offshore and clean. The combined energy ramps up to 720 and then 1128 – that’s moderate to strong energy. This is the best of the first week. The waves will be powerful and well-shaped, but that 7ft is getting into the territory where it’s better for experienced surfers. It’s a standout.
Monday the 27th through Thursday the 30th, the swell gets big – 8ft to 10ft. The wind stays clean, but the size is a problem. At 10ft, this is expert-only territory. The combined energy hits 3672, which is very strong. For most of us, it’s too big and the currents will be nasty. The break is inconsistent, so you might wait a long time for a set that could clean you up. Not a good call for the average surfer.
The swell drops a bit on Friday the 31st, but the wind swings onshore, making it a mess. By Saturday the 1st of August, the wind goes light and cross-off, and the swell is a solid 8ft dropping to 8ft. The energy is still strong (1062), and conditions improve. This is another standout for experienced surfers, but it’s a week away so keep an eye on it.
From Sunday the 2nd of August onwards, the swell steadily fades. By Monday the 3rd, it’s back to 3ft and dropping. The wind is offshore, but the waves are small and weak. The rest of the run is pretty flat.
So, to sum it up: the best windows are Sunday the 26th of July for the clean, punchy SE swell, and Saturday the 1st of August for the cleaner, smaller end of the big swell. Both are for experienced surfers. The rest is either flat, too big, or wind-affected.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Wed morning, min 27°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Thu afternoon, min 27°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | ||||||||||||||
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 7 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 11 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 11 | SSE 12 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 59 | 45 | 30 | 30 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 18 | 20 | 62 | 589 | 716 | 1128 | 1866 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off |
High Tide | 11:39PM1.80m | 12:14PM1.55m | 00:18AM1.74m | 1:33PM1.43m | 1:04AM1.68m | 3:15PM1.40m | 2:05AM1.64m | 4:49PM1.46m | 3:16AM1.64m | 5:48PM1.56m | 4:21AM1.69m | 6:27PM1.65m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:18PM0.70m | 6:07AM0.71m | 5:57PM0.90m | 7:10AM0.72m | 6:45PM1.07m | 8:24AM0.71m | 7:59PM1.19m | 9:40AM0.65m | 9:38PM1.24m | 10:44AM0.56m | 10:53PM1.20m | 11:33AM0.46m | 11:45PM1.13m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — |
 | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:21 | — | — | 7:21 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:19 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
Temp °C | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 |
Feels °C | 32 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 31 | 33 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | ENE 10 | E 10 | E 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 10 | SW 7 | — | SSE 12 |
| kJ | 14 | 45 | 30 | 30 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 9 | 35 | 52 | 50 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 20 | 62 | 388 | 2 | — | 1866 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | ENE 11 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | S 8 | SE 11 | E 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 12 | SW 7 | — | ENE 9 |
| kJ | 28 | 29 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 4 | 18 | 29 | 42 | 106 | 2 | — | 25 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | W 6 | W 8 | W 7 | W 6 | S 7 | ENE 13 | ENE 8 | ESE 10 | S 7 | S 7 | S 8 | SSE 9 | S 8 | S 8 | E 9 | E 9 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 7 | 7 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 16 | 13 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 10 | 5 | 27 | 15 | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 3 | E 4 | E 2 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 11 | — |
| kJ | 59 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 589 | 716 | 1128 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 66 | 79 | 23 | 79 | 79 | 66 | 28 | 66 | 23 | 14 | 14 | 66 | 66 | 661 | 661 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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