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Steps surfForecast / Okinawa / Japan
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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
23.3° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)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 (Apr 11) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Steps in the next 16 days are 2.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 15) 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 1.1m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 09) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (JST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Sat 11th Apr) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Wed 15th Apr) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Wed 15th Apr) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Steps over the next 16 days.
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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Fri night, min 19°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 25°C on Sat afternoon, min 22°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Wed 08 | Thursday 09 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | |||||||||||||||||
| PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |||
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| Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Period(s) (?) | 7 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 21 | 20 | 16 | 16 | ||
Wave (?)Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 12 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 76 | 123 | 132 | 96 | 31 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 31 | 41 | 29 | 18 | 69 | 494 | 1651 | 1719 | |||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 11:41PM 1.48 | 10:20AM 1.65 | 1:15AM 1.41 | 11:19AM 1.53 | 3:14AM 1.45 | 1:23PM 1.47 | 4:14AM 1.57 | 3:15PM 1.53 | 4:49AM 1.70 | 4:23PM 1.67 | 5:19AM 1.83 | 5:14PM 1.82 | 5:47AM 1.95 | ||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 4:47PM 0.56 | 4:25AM 1.18 | 5:47PM 0.68 | 5:28AM 1.28 | 7:19PM 0.75 | 8:21AM 1.29 | 8:58PM 0.72 | 9:59AM 1.15 | 10:04PM 0.63 | 10:45AM 0.96 | 10:51PM 0.54 | 11:21AM 0.75 | 11:31PM 0.47 | 11:56AM 0.53 | |||||||||
Wed 08 | Thursday 09 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:05 | ||
| Sunset | 6:47 | - | - | 6:49 | - | - | 6:49 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:51 | - | - | 6:51 | - | - | ||
Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| Temp. °C | 20 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 22 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 17 | 18 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 23 | ||
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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.












