Surf Forecasts:
Steamer Lane-Middle Peak surf forecast from 4 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 10 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 17s period, SW swell with 414 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 4 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 10s 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 (Sep 04) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be 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 Thursday (Sep 10) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 14s period and expected on Monday (Sep 07) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Fri 4th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Thu 10th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Thu 10th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Steamer Lane-Middle Peak over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, let’s get into it. Rusty here, and I’ve got a long look at the next couple of weeks for you. Straight up, this is a tough one. The next 14 days are mostly a write-off, with just small, weak waves and poor conditions. But hold on, because there is a light at the end of the tunnel.
The first run worth even looking at is a small window on Friday morning, September 4th. We’re talking about Steamer Lane-Middle Peak (Santa Cruz). It’s a reef break, very consistent, and when it’s on, it’s a freight train. This morning sees a tiny 0.9m (3ft) WNW swell, but the wind is glassy – dead calm. That’s the only positive. The energy is weak (163) and the period is a short 10 seconds, so the waves will be small and a bit weak. It’s surfable, but honestly, it’s very ordinary. The water temp is about average for this time of year, nothing weird there.
From there, it’s a brutal stretch. Friday afternoon through to the morning of September 18th is a near-total desert. The swell drops to knee-high or less, winds are messy, and the energy just flatlines. We’re talking two full weeks of nothing. This is a real dry spell for the Lane.
Now, the standout. The light at the end of the tunnel. Friday, September 18th is the real deal. The morning session kicks off with a solid 1.7m (6ft) swell from the WNW, and the wave energy jumps to a strong 647. The wind is cross-offshore and light, so the surface will be clean. The period is 9 seconds, so it’s a short-period swell, but with that much energy, it’ll be fun and punchy. This is gear up, call in sick, or make a plan stuff. The afternoon holds up too, with 1.9m (6ft) swell and 578 energy, still with light offshore wind. This is the best on offer by a long shot.
Just a heads up, the Saturday morning (September 19th) after that is still rideable at 1.5m (5ft), but the wind goes cross-shore, so it won’t be as clean. The Lane is an advanced wave, and at 1.7m to 1.9m (6 to 6ft), it’s getting solid for experienced surfers. Beginners should stay well clear of this one.
So, to sum it up: a long, painful wait, but a proper session is coming on Friday, September 18th. Mark it.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | ||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | SW 11 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 12 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | NW 7 | WNW 7 | NW 7 | WNW 5 |
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 kJ | 179 | 163 | 220 | 130 | 120 | 180 | 84 | 84 | 57 | 43 | 47 | 36 | 129 | 25 | 36 | 27 | 20 | 23 | 4 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross |
High Tide | 6:57AM1.08m | 4:13PM1.73m | 8:23AM1.19m | 5:26PM1.74m | 9:03AM1.28m | 6:42PM1.76m | 9:36AM1.35m | 7:51PM1.77m | 10:09AM1.41m | 8:53PM1.76m | 10:40AM1.46m | 9:49PM1.71m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:34PM0.12m | 9:05AM1.05m | 11:55PM0.04m | 11:23AM1.11m | 1:07AM-0.05m | 12:56PM1.02m | 2:06AM-0.14m | 2:02PM0.87m | 2:56AM-0.20m | 2:57PM0.69m | 3:39AM-0.20m | 3:46PM0.51m | 4:18AM-0.13m | ||||||
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 | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — |
 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:29 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:25 | — | — | 7:24 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 20 | 22 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 18 | 18 | 22 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 17 | 20 | 25 | 21 |
Feels °C | 19 | 20 | 18 | 15 | 18 | 19 | 15 | 17 | 19 | 15 | 18 | 20 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 22 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | SSW 12 | S 12 | SSW 11 |
| kJ | 179 | 582 | 486 | 590 | 554 | 688 | 422 | 405 | 305 | 314 | 672 | 736 | 694 | 581 | 694 | 643 | 334 | 384 | 390 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | WNW 10 | SSW 13 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | SSE 15 | NW 9 | S 14 | SSE 14 | S 14 | WNW 6 | NW 8 | WNW 12 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | NW 7 | S 11 | SSW 16 | SW 17 |
| kJ | 497 | 163 | 154 | 130 | 120 | 43 | 84 | 195 | 254 | 246 | 47 | 17 | 129 | 25 | 36 | 27 | 185 | 181 | 309 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | S 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSE 12 | S 14 | NW 9 | SW 11 | WNW 6 | SW 10 | SSW 9 | WNW 12 | SW 18 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | SSW 19 | NW 7 | WNW 5 |
| kJ | 150 | 85 | 32 | 56 | 68 | 14 | 107 | 84 | 57 | 43 | 14 | 8 | 29 | 80 | 12 | 11 | 148 | 23 | 4 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | WNW 10 | — | — | WNW 9 | — | — | WNW 4 | NW 6 | — | WNW 6 | — | — | — | — | WNW 7 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 220 | — | — | 180 | — | — | 28 | 54 | — | 36 | — | — | — | — | 20 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 345 | 0 | 103 | 345 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 175 | 0 | 150 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
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