Thousand Steps Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.50° N 117.74° W

Thousand Steps Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 11 Nov 2026 (local time)

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Today's Thousand Steps sea temperature is
22.9°C
5.6° 

Thousand Steps surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Thousand Steps surf forecast from 11 Nov 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 15 Nov, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 16s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 14 Nov, 10PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 18s period, W swell with 1,555 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 11 Nov, 7AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 14s period with SW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Thousand Steps this week:

The surf forecast for Thousand Steps over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Nov 11) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Thousand Steps in the next 16 days are 1.6m 18s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Nov 14) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Friday (Nov 20) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (PST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Wed 11th Nov)1.5ft (0.5m) 14s
Best Surf 4AM (Sun 15th Nov)4.5ft (1.4m) 16s
Most Powerful10PM (Sat 14th Nov)5ft (1.6m) 18s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Thousand Steps over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 24°C on Wed morning, min 18°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Sat morning, min 16°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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15
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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96
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965
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
11:19PM1.43m
9:38AM2.09m
00:21AM1.38m
10:12AM1.99m
1:47AM1.37m
10:51AM1.88m
3:34AM1.42m
11:40AM1.75m
4:19AM1.50m
4:39AM1.59m
2:25PM1.53m
Low Tide
4:34PM0.30m
3:15AM1.20m
5:18PM0.39m
3:40AM1.27m
6:09PM0.47m
4:07AM1.34m
7:05PM0.55m
5:05AM1.41m
8:03PM0.60m
7:42AM1.44m
8:57PM0.64m
9:45AM1.33m
9:42PM0.67m
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Information about the Thousand Steps Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Thousand Steps provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Thousand Steps can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Thousand 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 (Thousand 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 Thousand 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.

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