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Gibson Steps Surf Forecast
/ VIC – Far West (22 breaks) / Victoria (127 breaks) /
Gibson Steps surfForecast / VIC – Far West / Australia
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 am Sunday 20 Apr 2025 AEST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Gibson Steps this week:
The surf forecast for Gibson Steps over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 20) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.5m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Gibson Steps in the next 12 days are 4.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 26) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 10s period and expected on Sunday (Apr 20) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Sun 20th Apr) | 5ft (1.6m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Tue 22nd Apr) | 11ft (3.5m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Sat 26th Apr) | 13ft (4.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Gibson Steps over the next 12 days.
Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | Sunday 27 | Monday 28 | Tuesday 29 | Wednesday 30 | Thursday 01 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 17 | 16 | 16 |
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| Energy (?) | 754 | 730 | 805 | 915 | 1195 | 998 | 2886 | 5535 | 5090 | 4427 | 3484 | 2289 | 1380 | 1403 | 984 | 4408 | 5607 | 5056 | 6207 | 6464 | 5161 | 4247 | 4600 | 4207 | 3271 | 2614 | 2114 | 1928 | 1914 | 1824 | 1568 | 1042 | 874 | 2499 | 2113 | 2009 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | off | cross- off | glass | on | on | on | on | on | cross- off | cross | cross- on | off | off | glass | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | glass | on | off | cross- off | cross | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 3:54PM 1.09 | 2:05AM 0.94 | 4:14PM 1.02 | 2:12AM 0.94 | 4:31PM 0.94 | 2:16AM 0.91 | 4:40PM 0.84 | 2:12AM 0.85 | 4:28PM 0.74 | 1:44AM 0.77 | 3:30PM 0.68 | 12:48AM 0.69 | 1:49PM 0.71 | 11:27PM 0.66 | 1:19PM 0.83 | 11:22PM 0.66 | 1:24PM 0.96 | 11:39PM 0.68 | 1:43PM 1.08 | 12:02AM 0.74 | 2:08PM 1.17 | 12:27AM 0.81 | 2:35PM 1.22 | 12:55AM 0.88 | ||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 9:28PM 0.66 | 9:07AM 0.16 | 9:37PM 0.71 | 9:25AM 0.21 | 9:45PM 0.73 | 9:42AM 0.28 | 9:50PM 0.72 | 9:51AM 0.38 | 9:49PM 0.70 | 9:21AM 0.48 | 6:48PM 0.63 | 6:52AM 0.47 | 6:55PM 0.56 | 6:16AM 0.36 | 7:11PM 0.51 | 6:12AM 0.22 | 7:29PM 0.49 | 6:26AM 0.08 | 7:48PM 0.49 | 6:49AM -0.02 | 8:08PM 0.52 | 7:17AM -0.08 | 8:29PM 0.56 | |||||||||||||
Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | Sunday 27 | Monday 28 | Tuesday 29 | Wednesday 30 | Thursday 01 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:58 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:53 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:51 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:47 | - | - | 5:46 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:44 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:42 | - | - | 5:40 | - | - | 5:39 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 8 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 20 | 21 | 15 | 17 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 23 | 19 | 16 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 18 | 19 | 15 |
| Feels °C (?) | 16 | 17 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 22 | 19 | 15 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 11 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 23°C on Thu morning, min 11°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun afternoon, min 10°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu afternoon, min 9°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Gibson Steps Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Gibson Steps provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Gibson Steps can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Gibson 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 (Gibson 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 Gibson 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.
Gibson Steps is 61 km (38 miles) from the city of Warrnambool. If you plan a holiday in Far West of Victoria, look for hotels and other accommodation in Warrnambool. Warrnambool has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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