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Gibson Steps surfForecast / VIC – Far West / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Monday 23 Dec 2024 AEDT
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Gibson Steps surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Gibson Steps sea temperature is
18.0° C
(Which is 2.4°C warmer than normal for this time of year)


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 Tuesday (Dec 24) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Gibson Steps in the next 12 days are 3.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Dec 23) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Dec 26) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Tue 24th Dec)11ft (3.5m) 12s
Best Surf 2AM (Tue 24th Dec)11ft (3.5m) 12s
Most Powerful 2PM (Mon 23rd Dec)11ft (3.5m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Gibson Steps over the next 12 days.

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Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
29
Monday
30
Tuesday
31
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
3.5
SW
3.5
SW
3.5
SW
2.5
SW
2.3
SW
1.8
SW
1.7
SW
1.6
SW
1.6
SW
1.4
SW
1.2
WSW
1.9
WSW
3
WSW
3
WSW
1.9
WSW
2.1
WSW
2.5
WSW
1.8
SW
3
SW
3
SW
2.4
SW
2.1
SW
2.1
SW
1.9
SW
1.8
SW
1.9
SW
2.1
SW
3
SW
3
SW
3
SW
3
SW
2.5
SW
2.1
SW
1.9
SW
1.6
SW
1.5
SW
Period(s) (?)1313121211101313121216141411991112121211111313131312141415141413131313
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)4122389734171910119362696186572453168314683840209262871614908362036203914411027145211291034120413592982327835653067230416131182905757
Wind
(km/h)
25
SW
30
SW
20
SW
15
WSW
15
WSW
0
N
10
SE
20
SE
10
ENE
25
N
15
W
25
WSW
15
WSW
20
W
15
NW
20
WNW
25
WSW
15
W
20
W
20
WSW
5
S
10
SSE
20
SE
5
NNE
10
SW
15
SW
10
S
20
SSW
20
SW
15
SW
15
SSW
20
S
15
SE
10
SSE
20
SE
5
N
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
glasscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
offcross-
off
crosscross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
crosscross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
glasscross-
on
cross-
on
ononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:20PM
0.73
5:26AM
1.00
5:24PM
0.69
5:22AM
0.94
7:37PM
0.66
4:59AM
0.89
4:23AM
0.86
3:23AM
0.86
2:46AM
0.90
2:46AM
0.94
2:57AM
0.98
3:14AM
1.03
11:03AM
0.55
3:34AM
1.07
12:31PM
0.58
3:53AM
1.10
1:26PM
0.64
4:10AM
1.12
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:34AM
0.54
10:21PM
0.41
12:05PM
0.51
10:36PM
0.52
12:39PM
0.48
10:36PM
0.61
1:21PM
0.43
2:26PM
0.39
4:05PM
0.32
5:21PM
0.25
6:10PM
0.17
6:49PM
0.11
10:14AM
0.55
7:23PM
0.07
10:12AM
0.55
7:57PM
0.05
10:16AM
0.55
8:29PM
0.07
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
29
Monday
30
Tuesday
31
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Sunrise6:00--6:01--6:01--6:01--6:01--6:03--6:03--6:05--6:05--6:05--6:05--6:07--
Sunset-8:52--8:52--8:52--8:53--8:53--8:53--8:53--8:54--8:54--8:54--8:54--8:54-
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Rain (mm)
1----------1---1--------------------
Temp. °C141514161716192422303318141615151616171816171817211917151615171714171918
Feels °C (?)888141415182119252913101111111112131515161513201616111211141410151615

Short Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 24°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Mon afternoon, calm by Tue night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 33°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Thu 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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