The Steps
The Steps is the Jan Juc access-point reef between Bells Beach and Torquay, a well-known right-hand wave with a cliff-top carpark, rock shelf character, and a busy local lineup when the surf is on. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for The Steps in Victoria.
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The Wave
North-northwest is the clean offshore wind for The Steps, with west also acceptable.
Low to mid tide is the cleaner window and the rising tide is the preferred movement.
Lineup Guide
Southwest swell is the main pulse, while south also works on the reef shelf.
Access is from the cliff-top carpark between Jan Juc and Bells, with a short walk to the reef and enough rocks and rips to make entry and exit matter.
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