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Gibson Steps surfForecast / VIC – Far West / Australia
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 Type | Time (AEDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
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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.
Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Period(s) (?) | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
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Energy (?) | 4122 | 3897 | 3417 | 1910 | 1193 | 626 | 961 | 865 | 724 | 531 | 683 | 1468 | 3840 | 2092 | 628 | 716 | 1490 | 836 | 2036 | 2039 | 1441 | 1027 | 1452 | 1129 | 1034 | 1204 | 1359 | 2982 | 3278 | 3565 | 3067 | 2304 | 1613 | 1182 | 905 | 757 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | glass | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | glass | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- 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 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sunrise | 6:00 | - | - | 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 | - |
Rain (mm) | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Temp. °C | 14 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 24 | 22 | 30 | 33 | 18 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 21 | 19 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 17 | 19 | 18 |
Feels °C (?) | 8 | 8 | 8 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 18 | 21 | 19 | 25 | 29 | 13 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 20 | 16 | 16 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 15 | 16 | 15 |
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.