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Steps surfForecast / Okinawa / Japan
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 pm Wednesday 13 May 2026 JSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Steps surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Steps sea temperature is
23.8° C
(Which is 1.5°C colder than average for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Steps this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Steps in the next 16 days are 0.3m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 17) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Friday (May 15) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (JST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Sun 17th May) | 1ft (0.3m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Steps over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed afternoon, min 21°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Mon morning, min 21°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wed 13 | Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
SSE 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | S 6 | S 16 | SE 15 | SE 15 | SE 15 | SE 14 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SSE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | |
6 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 29 | 28 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 13 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | |
High Tide | 4:45PM1.76m | 4:53AM1.95m | 5:39PM1.90m | 5:30AM2.04m | 6:29PM2.01m | 6:07AM2.11m | 7:18PM2.07m | 6:46AM2.15m | 8:06PM2.08m | 7:26AM2.16m | 8:56PM2.03m | 8:08AM2.13m | 9:48PM1.94m | 8:54AM2.05m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:44PM0.67m | 11:20AM0.40m | 11:31PM0.67m | 12:02PM0.19m | 00:15AM0.70m | 12:44PM0.02m | 00:59AM0.76m | 1:27PM-0.08m | 1:42AM0.83m | 2:13PM-0.11m | 2:26AM0.91m | 3:01PM-0.05m | 3:12AM0.99m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 |
 | 7:06 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:08 | — | — | 7:08 | — | — | 7:09 | — | 7:09 |
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Temp °C | 24 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 27 |
26 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 29 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | S 6 | SE 15 | SE 11 | ESE 8 | SE 14 | SE 14 | ESE 8 | E 9 | E 9 | SE 12 | SSE 12 | SE 11 | E 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 |
 kJ | 156 | 153 | 115 | 88 | 86 | 65 | 1 | 9 | 5 | 56 | 7 | 7 | 47 | 230 | 198 | 6 | 13 | 5 | 215 | 113 | 135 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | S 6 | S 16 | S 6 | SE 15 | N 7 | SE 14 | SE 13 | NNE 5 | N 5 | N 5 | — | — | — | ESE 11 | — | NE 8 |
| kJ | 6 | 11 | 10 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 9 | 4 | 29 | 28 | 10 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | 23 | — | 17 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSE 7 | — | SSE 7 | SE 12 | — | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | SE 15 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 13 | SE 12 | SE 12 | — | — | — | SE 11 | — | — |
| kJ | — | 11 | — | 9 | 6 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 6 | — | — | — | 5 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ENE 3 | E 3 | E 3 | E 4 | E 5 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 6 | E 7 | ENE 8 | E 8 | NE 8 | NE 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | ESE 4 | SE 4 |
| kJ | — | 1 | 4 | 3 | 9 | 56 | 187 | 246 | 246 | 125 | 215 | 277 | 138 | 166 | 137 | 234 | 235 | 199 | 158 | 11 | 14 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 66 | 4 | 4 | 601 | 635 | 619 | 1051 | 659 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 659 | 14 | 14 | 2 | 2 | 66 | 39 |
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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.
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