Steamer Lane-Middle Peak Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s shaping up for Steamer Lane-Middle Peak over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, we’ve got a bit of a slow start. Sunday the 5th is pretty ordinary, with tiny 3ft waves and a cross-off wind that’s just not doing it any favours. The water is a warm 61°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, so that’s a nice bonus if you’re just floating around. But honestly, for surfing, it’s a write-off. Monday isn’t much better, with poor conditions and a cross wind messing things up.

Things start to get interesting from Tuesday the 7th. The swell ticks up to 4ft to 5ft from the WNW, with a period of 11 seconds, and the wind is a clean cross-off. The wave energy is building nicely, hitting 286 and then 433 (moderate), and the surf is looking good. It’s not a standout, but it’s a solid start to the week.

Now, the real highlight is shaping up for Thursday the 9th. Thursday morning we’re looking at a proper pulse of swell: 8ft from the NW, period of 9 seconds, and the wind is a light cross-off. The combined energy is a massive 1393 (strong), and the conditions are excellent for experienced surfers. This is the one to circle on the calendar. It’s going to be powerful, clean, and the kind of day that makes you forget about the flat spells. Friday the 10th morning is also very good, with 7ft NW swell and 1195 energy, so keep that in mind too.

We do get a bit of a lull over the weekend of the 11th and 12th, with smaller, less consistent waves and some cloudier skies. Not a total loss, but not the main event.

The second week brings more promise. Tuesday the 14th morning has a solid 6ft from the NW, with 800 energy and clean conditions – very good. But the real standout of the second week is Thursday the 16th morning. Another excellent session for experienced surfers: 7ft from the NW, 1448 energy, and light cross-off winds. That’s a powerful, clean day that’s worth the wait.

Later in the week, around Friday the 17th, the swell drops right back to 2ft, but the period stretches out to a very long 17 seconds. That’s a long-period groundswell, which can be a bit tricky at a reef break like this – it’ll be super clean with glassy airs, but the sets will be spaced out. It’s a specialist’s wave.

The best bet overall? Thursday the 9th morning. That’s the standout. Big, clean, and powerful. Thursday the 16th morning is a close second for the long-range punters. Get on it.

Rusty.

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