Beach Weather in Gibson Steps, Port Campbell National Park, Australia

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15°
 
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15°
 
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13°
 
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Beach Weather Today in Gibson Steps

Today the maximum temperature will be 15° which is a little too chilly for sunbathing. Today the water temperature will be 18° which is cool for swimming, shorty wetsuit may help you extend your time in the water.

Today will be dry with no rain showers. Expect sunshine and sunny skies with an average cloud cover of 43%.

The winds will be on shore and very strong at 41kmh from the South-Southwest. The strong winds will keep the temperatures feeling cooler. The strong onshore winds may make conditions rougher for swimming.

Gibson Steps faces Southwest and the sunset will be visible over the ocean to the West at 08:26 PM. The skies should be very clear at that time, ideal for a sunset.

For Beach Weather for the next next 7 days, wind and wave conditions and tide and the next 14 days weather use the tabs below.

Beach Weather This Weekend in Gibson Steps

Today - Sunday the maximum daily temperatures will be 15° which is a little too chilly for sunbathing. Today the water temperature will be 18° which is cool for swimming, shorty wetsuit may help you extend your time in the water.

Today, Sunday will be dry with no rain showers. Expect sunshine and sunny skies with an average cloud cover of 43%.

GIBSON STEPS - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Sun 16th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 10° 14° 16° 17° 15°
91% 53% 50% 81% 44% 26% 2% 0%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
Mon 17th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15° 21° 23° 17° 11°
4% 6% 4% 5% 32% 8% 100% 96%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
Tue 18th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 17° 14° 19° 16° 10°
19% 4% 5% 47% 80% 1% 16% 19%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
Wed 19th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14° 19° 20° 16° 12°
28% 51% 74% 44% 2% 0% 3% 79%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
Thu 20th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13° 11° 16° 21° 22° 17° 10°
70% 45% 73% 18% 0% 0% 0% 2%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
Fri 21st February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 17° 25° 29° 23° 17°
11% 11% 21% 41% 37% 29% 16% 19%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
16°
16°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
Sat 22nd February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16° 16° 18° 26° 33° 36° 32° 25°
14% 8% 22% 69% 43% 6% 22% 58%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
Sun 16th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
41
kmh
40
kmh
33
kmh
29
kmh
24
kmh
22
kmh
20
kmh
19
kmh
1.2m
1.1m
0.9m
0.8m
0.7m
0.6m
0.5m
0.5m
19.1s 19.1s 12.5s 12.5s 12.5s 12.6s 12.6s 12.7s
Mon 17th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13
kmh
14
kmh
9
kmh
4
kmh
11
kmh
16
kmh
16
kmh
13
kmh
0.3m
0.3m
0.2m
0.1m
0.2m
0.3m
0.4m
0.5m
12.7s 12.6s 12.4s 12.1s 11.9s 11.8s 11.8s 11.5s
Tue 18th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
3
kmh
12
kmh
18
kmh
31
kmh
27
kmh
24
kmh
26
kmh
26
kmh
0.7m
0.8m
0.3m
0.6m
0.6m
0.6m
0.5m
0.7m
12.3s 12.1s 15.8s 15.4s 14.9s 14.5s 14.2s 13.9s
Wed 19th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
23
kmh
23
kmh
22
kmh
20
kmh
19
kmh
22
kmh
21
kmh
23
kmh
0.6m
0.4m
0.4m
0.4m
0.4m
0.5m
0.5m
0.6m
13.8s 15.2s 15.1s 14.4s 14.2s 13.7s 13.5s 13.3s
Thu 20th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
21
kmh
26
kmh
22
kmh
20
kmh
21
kmh
22
kmh
24
kmh
28
kmh
0.5m
0.5m
0.5m
0.5m
0.7m
0.9m
0.9m
0.8m
12.8s 12.6s 12.4s 11.9s 12.0s 11.9s 11.8s 11.6s
Fri 21st February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
27
kmh
21
kmh
14
kmh
13
kmh
24
kmh
26
kmh
25
kmh
22
kmh
0.6m
0.5m
0.4m
0.2m
0.4m
0.8m
0.7m
0.6m
11.4s 11.3s 11.3s 11.4s 11.6s 12.6s 13.1s 13.1s
Sat 22nd February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14
kmh
8
kmh
11
kmh
17
kmh
12
kmh
18
kmh
15
kmh
22
kmh
0.5m
0.6m
0.9m
1.1m
1.0m
0.8m
0.4m
0.5m
13.1s 13.1s 13.2s 13.5s 13.7s 13.6s 13.4s 13.4s
Sun 16th February
2:51 PM 9:02 PM
1.00 0.28
Mon 17th February
3:11 AM 9:34 AM 3:28 PM 9:32 PM
1.10 0.29 1.04 0.33
Tue 18th February
3:29 AM 9:55 AM 4:04 PM 9:59 PM
1.06 0.25 1.05 0.42
Wed 19th February
3:41 AM 10:15 AM 4:40 PM 10:20 PM
1.02 0.22 1.02 0.52
Thu 20th February
3:47 AM 10:33 AM 5:18 PM 10:33 PM
0.98 0.21 0.97 0.62
Fri 21st February
3:43 AM 10:50 AM 6:01 PM 10:32 PM
0.97 0.22 0.90 0.72
Sat 22nd February
3:31 AM 11:04 AM 7:10 PM 9:52 PM
0.97 0.25 0.82 0.77
Sun 16th February
17°
0.0mm
17kmh SSW
43%
Mon 17th February
23°
0.0mm
4kmh N
31%
Tue 18th February
19°
0.0mm
13kmh SSW
23%
Wed 19th February
20°
0.0mm
13kmh SSW
35%
Thu 20th February
22°
0.0mm
12kmh SE
26%
Fri 21st February
30°
0.0mm
8kmh SW
23%
Sat 22nd February
36°
0.0mm
22kmh NNW
30%
Sun 23rd February
26°
0.0mm
13kmh WNW
61%
Mon 24th February
21°
0.0mm
25kmh W
70%
Tue 25th February
23°
0.0mm
8kmh SW
55%
Wed 26th February
26°
0.0mm
4kmh WSW
10%
Thu 27th February
33°
0.0mm
12kmh SW
5%
Fri 28th February
28°
0.0mm
12kmh WSW
16%
Sat 1st March
25°
0.0mm
12kmh S
31%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 25° which is warm and pleasant for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 18° which is cool for swimming, shorty wetsuit may help you extend your time in the water. There will be no rainy days at all. Average cloud cover will be 33%.

If you are sailing, windsurfing, fishing, surfing etc. in Gibson Steps don't forget to check the tide and wind and wave conditions

Taking a Holiday at Gibson Steps, Port Campbell National Park, Victoria, Australia

Taking a holiday at Gibson Steps beach in Port Campbell National Park, Victoria, Australia is an excellent way to experience the beautiful and rugged coastline of this region. With its stunning rock formations and picturesque views, visitors can enjoy a variety of activities while taking in the natural beauty of the area. Gibson Steps beach is part of the famous Great Ocean Road and is located near the iconic Twelve Apostles, making it a must-visit destination for travelers exploring Victoria's coastline.

Beach Type

Gibson Steps beach features coarse sand with rocky shores and dramatic limestone cliffs. The rock formations provide a stunning backdrop for photos, and the presence of rocks and reefs make it an interesting spot for snorkeling and diving enthusiasts. The marine life around the beach is abundant as fish tend to prefer these rocky environments, creating an ideal underwater landscape for exploring.

Beach Activities

Some popular activities at Gibson Steps beach include:

  1. Photography: The unique rock formations and stunning coastal views make this beach an ideal spot for capturing breathtaking photos.
  2. Hiking: There are various hiking trails nearby that offer fantastic views of the coastline, including the iconic Twelve Apostles.
  3. Snorkeling & Diving: The rocky shores and reefs provide excellent opportunities to explore marine life and underwater landscapes.
  4. Beachcombing: Take a leisurely stroll along the shoreline to discover shells, driftwood, or other treasures washed up by the ocean.
  5. Sunset Viewing: Enjoy watching spectacular sunsets as the sky changes colors over the ocean.

Accommodations

While there aren't any large resorts directly on Gibson Steps beach, there are several accommodation options nearby in Port Campbell town such as Southern Ocean Motor Inn, Loch Ard Motor Inn, or Portside Motel offering comfortable stays with easy access to both Gibson Steps beach and other attractions along Great Ocean Road.

Areas to Stay In

Port Campbell town is the closest area to stay when visiting Gibson Steps beach. The town offers a range of accommodation options, including motels, bed and breakfasts, and holiday rentals. Staying in Port Campbell allows easy access to other attractions along the Great Ocean Road such as the Twelve Apostles and Loch Ard Gorge while providing essential amenities such as shops, cafes, and restaurants.

Beach Amenities

Gibson Steps beach does not have a wide range of facilities as it is part of the protected Port Campbell National Park. However, there are some basic amenities available for visitors:

  • Car parking area near the beach
  • Stair access to the beach from the clifftop
  • Public restrooms near the parking area
  • Information boards about the area's history and local wildlife

It is important to note that there are no lifeguards on duty at Gibson Steps beach, so visitors should exercise caution when swimming or engaging in water activities.

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