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Gibson Steps surf Forecast / VIC – Far West / Australia

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 am Wednesday 08 May 2024 AEST
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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 15.8°C (Statistics for 08 May 1981-2005 - mean: 15.4 °C max: 16.5 °C min: 14.3 °C)
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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 15.8°C (Statistics for 08 May 1981-2005 - mean: 15.4 °C max: 16.5 °C min: 14.3 °C)


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 Wednesday (May 08) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 1.4m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Gibson Steps in the next 12 days are 2.4m 18s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 10) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (May 14) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Wed 8th May)4.5ft (1.3m) 18s
Best Surf 7PM (Wed 8th May)8ft (2.5m) 16s
Most Powerful 1PM (Fri 10th May)8ft (2.4m) 18s

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

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Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.3
SW
2.5
SW
2.5
SW
2.2
SW
2.1
SW
1.8
SW
1.8
SW
2.4
SW
2
SW
1.7
SW
1.6
SW
1.4
SW
1.2
SW
0.9
SSW
0.7
SW
1.1
SW
1.3
SW
2.1
SW
1.9
SW
1.4
SW
1.3
SW
1.2
WSW
1.4
SW
2.1
SW
3
SW
3
SW
3
SW
3
SW
3
SW
2.5
SW
2.4
SW
2.5
SW
3
SW
3
SW
3
SW
3
SW
Period(s) (?)181614131312191715131312111118161514131311101817161514141313131314141413
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)1163350226351693139510032197333816729917965703801703125677041704117359438229312832408458645393777318626392154192221803152360630952561
Wind
(km/h)
15
E
20
ESE
5
NE
5
E
15
SE
10
E
10
E
20
ESE
10
ENE
10
ENE
15
ESE
10
NE
10
NW
10
W
15
NNW
20
WNW
10
WSW
10
N
15
NNW
10
WNW
10
NNW
15
NNW
10
W
10
NNW
10
NW
10
WSW
5
W
10
NW
10
W
10
NNW
10
NNW
10
W
10
N
10
NW
15
SSE
15
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
on
cross-
off
glasscross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
crossoffcross-
off
crossoffcross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
crossoffcross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
crossoffcross-
off
crossoffcross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:17PM
0.98
11:07PM
0.70
1:36PM
1.09
11:40PM
0.74
2:00PM
1.16
12:11AM
0.79
2:27PM
1.21
12:41AM
0.85
2:54PM
1.22
1:09AM
0.89
3:22PM
1.21
1:33AM
0.92
3:50PM
1.17
1:54AM
0.93
4:17PM
1.11
2:11AM
0.91
4:41PM
1.04
2:20AM
0.86
4:58PM
0.96
2:14AM
0.80
4:33PM
0.87
12:42AM
0.73
3:26PM
0.82
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:21PM
0.55
6:10AM
0.10
7:41PM
0.54
6:36AM
0.00
8:02PM
0.54
7:04AM
-0.04
8:24PM
0.57
7:33AM
-0.04
8:46PM
0.60
8:01AM
0.01
9:09PM
0.64
8:28AM
0.10
9:31PM
0.69
8:53AM
0.20
9:54PM
0.72
9:14AM
0.31
10:17PM
0.74
9:28AM
0.43
10:44PM
0.75
9:29AM
0.53
11:39PM
0.73
7:44AM
0.60
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Sunrise7:16--7:16--7:18--7:18--7:20--7:20--7:22--7:22--7:22--7:24--7:24--7:26--
Sunset-5:30--5:30--5:29--5:28--5:27--5:25--5:24--5:23--5:22--5:22--5:22--5:21-
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C171716181816181715171815161514151512182017191815151414151513141513131312
Feels °C (?)14131416151416141416151413131213141115181416161413121212121111121112108

Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu morning, min 14°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 10°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Long Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri morning, min 10°C on Fri 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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