Steamer Lane-Middle Peak surf break

Steamer Lane-Middle Peak surfForecast / CAL – Santa Cruz / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 am Wednesday 01 Apr 2026 PDT
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Steamer Lane-Middle Peak surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Steamer Lane-Middle Peak sea temperature is
13.7° C
(Which is 1.5°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

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 Wednesday (Apr 01) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 13s. 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 2.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 02) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 02) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Wed 1st Apr)1.5ft (0.5m) 13s
Best Surf11PM (Thu 2nd Apr)8ft (2.5m) 12s
Most Powerful11PM (Thu 2nd Apr)8ft (2.5m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Steamer Lane-Middle Peak over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 21°C on Fri afternoon, min 9°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
0
3
2
1
4
1
0
1
0
1
1
1
0
1
1
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.5
SW
0.5
SW
0.5
SW
1.2
WNW
1.9
WNW
1.9
WNW
1.6
WNW
2.1
NW
1.3
WNW
1.1
WNW
1
WNW
0.8
WNW
0.8
WNW
0.7
WNW
0.7
WNW
0.8
WNW
0.9
WNW
0.8
WNW
0.6
WNW
0.6
WNW
0.4
WNW
Period(s) (?)13131371112111111101091091011111110109
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)88878711689497661310653462401961101057683166186128657533
Wind
(km/h)
15
SSW
15
WSW
15
W
15
NNW
25
NNW
10
NE
5
NE
15
WNW
10
NE
5
E
10
W
5
NE
5
WSW
10
WSW
0
ENE
5
SSW
10
WSW
5
ENE
5
SSW
15
W
10
NNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcrosscrosscross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
off
crossglasscross-
off
glasscrosscross-
off
glasscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
11:07AM
1.30
11:14PM
1.48
11:55AM
1.23
11:35PM
1.49
12:43PM
1.16
11:55PM
1.49
1:33PM
1.10
12:18AM
1.49
2:29PM
1.05
12:46AM
1.48
3:45PM
1.01
1:20AM
1.45
2:04AM
1.41
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:45PM
0.22
5:23AM
0.01
5:15PM
0.38
5:59AM
-0.03
5:44PM
0.55
6:33AM
-0.03
6:10PM
0.71
7:10AM
0.00
6:32PM
0.86
7:51AM
0.05
6:39PM
0.97
8:41AM
0.11
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Sunrise6:54--6:52--6:50--6:50--6:48--6:47--6:45--
Sunset-7:30--7:30--7:31--7:31--7:32--7:34--7:35-
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C141614141612152117212420212216161915161815
Feels °C (?)131313996121715182019191915141614141513
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Information about the Steamer Lane-Middle Peak Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Steamer Lane-Middle Peak provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Steamer Lane-Middle Peak can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Steamer Lane-Middle Peak surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Steamer Lane-Middle Peak) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Steamer Lane-Middle Peak may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

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