Surf Forecasts:
Steps surf forecast from 1 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 7 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 12s period, NW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 34ft (10.5m), 14s period, S swell with 43,404 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 7 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 12s period with NW 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 Friday (Aug 07) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 3.5m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Steps in the next 16 days are 10.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 9.0m 12s period and expected on Friday (Aug 07) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (JST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3PM (Fri 7th Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 3PM (Fri 7th Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 34ft (10.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Steps over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right, gather ’round. Rusty here. Looks like Steps is gonna be a quiet one for a while. We’re looking at a long stretch of small, messy, and blown-out surf. The first week or so is honestly a write-off.
The first decent chance doesn’t show up until Friday, August 7th. Even then, it’s a bit of a wild one. A solid 12 ft NW groundswell is rolling in, but the wind is a screaming 31 mph offshore. That’s a "near gale," so it’ll be near-impossible to paddle into for most. The swell energy is right off the charts – huge 5009 units – but it’s for experts only. If you’re not a local charging and know how to handle a beast, sit this one out.
The real standout, and the one that’s got me a bit more excited, is Saturday, August 8th. We’re talking a massive 31 ft S swell with a 15-second period, very long groundswell. The energy is just insane – 38568 units. The wind is cross-offshore, and even though it’s a gale-force storm, the report says it’s clean. That’s a powerful, clean wave. Honestly, this is going to be too big for anyone but the absolute top-tier experts. The raw power is unmatched, but it’s a serious, serious ocean.
Sunday, August 9th the swell drops to 12 ft S, still with strong cross-off winds, still a lot of energy (6785 units). It’s still big, but more manageable than Saturday. The wind is still strong, but it’s "clean" – so the face will be smooth. For the experienced surfer, this is probably the sweet spot of the window.
The following week, from Monday, August 10th onward, the swell drops off again. The 8 ft to 8 ft swells that follow are considered "marginal" and the wind is still fresh and strong. It’s not the clean cut fun we’d want. The best part of the second week is Saturday, August 15th afternoon and Sunday, August 16th morning. You get a 5 ft-5 ft SSW swell with clean cross-off winds. The wave energy is low (400-500 units), so it’s not a huge day, but it’s the most consistent and cleanest option late in the run. That’s your go-to for a fun, small-wave session.
So, the bottom line: the first week is a total loss. If you’re a hardcore charger, the 8th, 9th and 10th of August are your window. For everyone else, the 15th and 16th of August offer the best chance for a clean, manageable wave. Until then, it’s a waiting game.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 30°C on Sun morning, min 28°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 165mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 31°C on Wed morning, min 28°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Tue night, extremely windy from the NNE by Thu night). | ||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 7 | N 4 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSE 8 | S 7 | ESE 18 | E 19 | E 19 | E 18 | E 18 | N 12 | NW 12 | S 14 |
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 kJ | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 22 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2928 | 40775 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | off | off |
High Tide | 9:19PM1.95m | 9:05AM1.98m | 9:47PM1.95m | 9:45AM1.90m | 10:17PM1.94m | 10:31AM1.79m | 10:50PM1.90m | 11:26AM1.66m | 11:29PM1.85m | 12:40PM1.54m | 00:20AM1.79m | 2:25PM1.49m | 1:31AM1.74m | ||||||
Low Tide | 3:09AM0.67m | 3:25PM0.34m | 3:45AM0.62m | 3:57PM0.47m | 4:26AM0.60m | 4:31PM0.63m | 5:14AM0.59m | 5:10PM0.81m | 6:13AM0.59m | 6:02PM0.99m | 7:31AM0.57m | 7:22PM1.15m | |||||||
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 | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — |
 | 7:15 | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:14 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:12 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 4 | 8 | 103 | 43 | 5 | 205 |
Temp °C | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 28 |
Feels °C | 33 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 33 | 33 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 22 | 14 | 26 | 30 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | ESE 16 | ESE 17 | ESE 16 | ESE 15 | ESE 16 | ESE 16 | E 18 | ESE 18 | E 18 | E 18 | ESE 18 | E 19 | E 19 | E 18 | E 18 | E 16 | NW 12 | NW 11 |
| kJ | 13 | 48 | 168 | 357 | 392 | 636 | 793 | 1646 | 2065 | 2744 | 4084 | 5510 | 11989 | 20018 | 20799 | 28603 | 13289 | 2928 | 237 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | SE 9 | SE 9 | E 8 | E 8 | SSE 7 | S 7 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSE 8 | S 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 13 | NNE 16 |
| kJ | 4 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 13 | 13 | 22 | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3781 | 144 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 8 | ESE 7 | E 8 | SE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 14 | SW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 13 | — |
| kJ | 6 | 5 | 5 | 13 | 8 | 8 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2679 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | NNE 3 | WNW 7 | N 4 | — | — | SE 8 | NNE 5 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | N 8 | N 9 | NNE 11 | N 12 | W 10 | S 14 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 2 | 5 | 10 | — | — | 20 | 23 | 74 | 182 | 1049 | 2217 | 8197 | 24102 | 2081 | 40775 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 661 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 4 | 13 | 23 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 610 | 610 | 748 | 1320 | 610 | 792 | 792 | 732 |
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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).
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