Surf Forecasts:
Steamer Lane-Middle Peak surf forecast from 17 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 19 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 17s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 17s period, SW swell with 439 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 17 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period with WNW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Steamer Lane-Middle Peak this week:
The surf forecast for Steamer Lane-Middle Peak over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 17) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 14s. Another secondary swell of 1.3m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Steamer Lane-Middle Peak in the next 16 days are 0.9m 17s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 12s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Fri 17th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Steamer Lane-Middle Peak over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here again. Let’s run through the same forecast in feet and miles.
Steamer Lane – Middle Peak is a reef, very consistent, and we’re looking at some sweet windows. Water temp is 61°F, which is 4°F above normal – that’s warm for July.
We start Friday 17 July morning with a 4ft swell from the WNW, 8 seconds, cross-off wind from the WSW at 3 mph. Clean, energy moderate (462). That afternoon drops to 2ft but with a 17-second period from the west – groundswell, energy still moderate (504). Light wind, clean but small.
Saturday 18 July: morning 2ft, 16 seconds, ordinary; afternoon 2ft, 16 seconds, a bit better but nothing special.
Sunday 19 July afternoon is the standout: 3ft from the SW, 17 seconds, cross-off breeze at 6 mph, energy 710. Clean, lined-up groundswell on a reef that loves that direction. Crowds are often, but it’ll be worth it.
Then a long flat spell: Monday 20 July through Friday 24 July – almost zero surf. Energy readings under 100, scores zero. Nothing.
Saturday 25 July morning: 3ft from the WNW, 6 seconds, ordinary. Sunday 26 July afternoon: 3ft, 7 seconds, still ordinary. Monday 27 July afternoon: 4ft from the NW, 7 seconds, energy 142 – better but not great.
Tuesday 28 July morning: 5ft from the NW, 8 seconds, cross-off wind at 6 mph, energy 318. Clean, consistent, and the direction is perfect. Good session.
Wednesday 29 July turns cross-shore and messy.
Thursday 30 July morning: 7ft from the NW, 9 seconds, energy 1407 (strong). But the wind is cross-on from the SSW at 6 mph, and tide conditions are iffy. This is expert-only territory – too big for beginners. Friday 31 July and Saturday 1 August stay in the 5-6ft range but with cross-on winds.
Best bets: Sunday 19 July afternoon – clean, fun, and Tuesday 28 July morning – solid NW power with clean wind. The big Thursday 30 July is a wild card if you’re bold.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 7 | W 16 | WNW 16 | W 16 | W 15 | SW 17 | NW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | SSW 14 | WNW 13 | NW 9 | NW 8 | WNW 12 | NW 12 | SW 6 | WSW 6 | SSW 26 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 237 | 215 | 193 | 186 | 263 | 177 | 172 | 439 | 74 | 65 | 62 | 46 | 0 | 34 | 19 | 10 | 29 | 35 | 39 | 20 | 0 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | glassy |
High Tide | 2:25PM1.45m | 1:22AM1.49m | 3:02PM1.49m | 2:20AM1.26m | 3:39PM1.52m | 3:30AM1.06m | 4:16PM1.55m | 5:12AM0.93m | 4:56PM1.57m | 7:41AM0.94m | 5:38PM1.58m | 9:21AM1.06m | 6:24PM1.60m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:39PM0.64m | 7:55AM-0.06m | 8:46PM0.56m | 8:35AM0.17m | 9:59PM0.48m | 9:18AM0.41m | 11:12PM0.39m | 10:07AM0.63m | 00:22AM0.28m | 11:10AM0.83m | 1:23AM0.18m | 12:22PM0.96m | 2:15AM0.09m | ||||||||
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 | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — |
 | — | 8:25 | — | — | 8:24 | — | — | 8:24 | — | — | 8:23 | — | — | 8:23 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 22 | 18 | 18 | 21 | 17 | 19 | 21 | 16 | 17 | 22 | 19 | 24 | 25 | 22 | 17 | 19 | 17 | 20 | 24 | 20 |
Feels °C | 16 | 21 | 18 | 17 | 20 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 16 | 16 | 21 | 18 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 17 | 20 | 17 | 20 | 24 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 17 | W 17 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 16 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | SW 17 | NW 8 | S 12 | S 12 | S 13 | S 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | SSW 8 | SSW 7 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 |
| kJ | 151 | 215 | 99 | 72 | 263 | 56 | 66 | 439 | 74 | 187 | 306 | 260 | 221 | 738 | 346 | 249 | 176 | 111 | 229 | 210 | 154 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 19 | SW 14 | W 16 | SW 17 | SSW 18 | W 16 | SW 17 | W 15 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | NW 8 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 6 | WSW 6 | S 14 |
| kJ | 145 | 74 | 190 | 309 | 211 | 177 | 284 | 163 | 268 | 318 | 255 | 377 | 277 | 24 | 252 | 339 | 307 | 293 | 39 | 20 | 132 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 18 | SW 15 | W 16 | SW 13 | SW 16 | W 15 | S 14 | S 13 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | SSW 16 | WNW 13 | NW 9 | NW 8 | WNW 12 | NW 12 | SSE 16 | S 14 | SSW 26 |
| kJ | 74 | 84 | 104 | 186 | 44 | 66 | 172 | 37 | 168 | 65 | 62 | 46 | 153 | 34 | 19 | 10 | 29 | 35 | 81 | 107 | 263 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 7 | — | WNW 7 | NW 7 | — | WNW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 4 | — | — | — | — | NW 4 | WNW 5 |
| kJ | 237 | 215 | 193 | — | 84 | 112 | — | 108 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | 21 | 39 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 13 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 150 | 0 | 121 | 4 | 0 |
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