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Gibson Steps
Gibson Steps is the cliff-access beach break below the Twelve Apostles, where the 86-step descent drops you onto a wild Port Campbell beach with a serious Shipwreck Coast feel. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Gibson Steps in Victoria.
Break TypeBeach Break
Skill LevelIntermediate - Advanced
LocationVictoria, AU
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Good surf can run at any tide, but the beach access itself still depends on safe tide and swell conditions.
The staircase, rough surf, strong currents, deep water, submerged obstacles, slippery rocks, steep track, and unstable cliffs make this a spot for careful, experienced reading rather than a casual paddle-out.
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