Steamer Lane-Middle Peak Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right then, let’s have a look at what’s on offer for the next couple of weeks.

Alright, so the first bit of the forecast is a bit of a slow burn. We’ve got some swell showing up at Steamer Lane-Middle Peak, but it’s not exactly firing right away. The water temp is sitting at 60°, which is about normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The standout period really kicks off on Sunday, the 9th of August. We’ve got a solid 6ft WNW groundswell wrapping in, with a period of 10 seconds and a combined energy of 544 (moderate). The wind is light and cross-shore in the morning, which isn’t perfect, but it’s the afternoon that’s the real treat. The wind swings to a light cross-offshore from the WSW, cleaning things right up. That’s the best window in the whole forecast. The swell drops to 5ft, but the quality is there. This is a advanced reef break and it’s very consistent, so expect some proper lines. It’s often crowded here, so you’ll have company.

Then again on Tuesday, the 11th of August, the afternoon shapes up nicely. Another 5ft WNW swell, with a 9-second period, and again that light cross-offshore wind from the WSW. The energy is 393 (moderate), and the conditions will be clean. That’s a solid option.

The rest of the fortnight is a mixed bag. There’s a bit of a drop-off mid-week, with smaller waves and more cross-onshore wind, but from Thursday the 13th onwards we get some clean windows again, even if the swell is smaller. The 16th of August sees some very long-period W swell at 16 seconds, but it’s only 2ft. That’s a long-period groundswell, which can be a bit tricky at a beach break, but this is a reef, so it might just wrap in nicely. The energy is only 177 (weak), so it’s not a day to get too excited about.

Overall, your best bet is the afternoon of Sunday the 9th and Tuesday the 11th. That’s where the size, the wind, and the consistency all line up.

Rusty.

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