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Steamer Lane-Middle Peak surf Forecast / CAL – Santa Cruz / USA

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Thursday 28 Mar 2024 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 13.5°C (Statistics for 28 Mar 1981-2005 - mean: 12.2 °C max: 14.0 °C min: 11.0 °C)
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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 13.5°C (Statistics for 28 Mar 1981-2005 - mean: 12.2 °C max: 14.0 °C min: 11.0 °C)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Steamer Lane-Middle Peak this week:

The surf forecast for Steamer Lane-Middle Peak over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Mar 28) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 14s 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 12 days are 2.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Mar 28) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be 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 Friday (Mar 29) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Thu 28th Mar)6ft (1.8m) 14s
Best Surf 8AM (Thu 28th Mar)6ft (1.8m) 14s
Most Powerful 8PM (Thu 28th Mar)8ft (2.5m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Steamer Lane-Middle Peak over the next 12 days.

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Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
01
Tuesday
02
Wednesday
03
Thursday
04
Friday
05
Saturday
06
Sunday
07
Monday
08
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2
WNW
2.5
WNW
2.5
WNW
2.2
WNW
1.7
WNW
3
WSW
2.5
W
1.9
W
1.8
WNW
1.8
WNW
1.9
WNW
2.1
WNW
1.4
WNW
1.3
WNW
1
WNW
1.2
WNW
1.2
WNW
1
WNW
0.9
WNW
1.8
WNW
2.5
WNW
3
WNW
4
WNW
4
NW
2.4
WNW
2.1
WNW
1.7
WNW
1.2
WNW
1
WNW
0.8
WNW
0.9
WNW
0.7
WNW
1.4
WNW
1.7
WNW
1.8
WNW
2.2
NW
Period(s) (?)14141313121111121211111110101114131212910101011111110101010151613998
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)156924712123156884720901633108087283190193636530125452746833421046414902163296042731340936548281186135305256633474475666
Wind
(km/h)
5
WSW
20
WNW
0
NNE
20
SE
30
S
20
S
15
ESE
5
WNW
5
NE
5
S
20
WNW
5
NNE
5
SSW
10
W
10
ENE
5
SSE
5
WSW
5
NE
5
WSW
15
WNW
10
NW
20
W
25
WNW
25
WNW
10
W
20
W
10
NNW
5
WSW
25
WNW
10
NNW
5
WSW
30
WNW
5
NNW
15
NW
30
WNW
10
N
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
glassoncross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
off
glassglassoffcross-
off
glasscross-
off
cross-
on
glasscross-
off
glassglasscross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
offcross-
off
offoffcross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:36PM
1.06
12:47AM
1.51
2:36PM
1.01
1:19AM
1.52
4:02PM
0.97
2:01AM
1.51
2:58AM
1.49
4:10AM
1.47
8:30PM
1.16
5:31AM
1.46
8:47PM
1.22
6:49AM
1.47
9:11PM
1.29
8:01AM
1.49
9:38PM
1.37
9:06AM
1.49
10:06PM
1.48
10:08AM
1.47
10:36PM
1.58
11:07AM
1.42
11:08PM
1.66
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:06PM
0.71
7:31AM
0.07
6:20PM
0.83
8:20AM
0.07
6:27PM
0.94
9:23AM
0.07
10:39AM
0.05
11:56AM
-0.02
12:13AM
1.02
1:00PM
-0.10
1:21AM
0.84
1:53PM
-0.17
2:15AM
0.60
2:39PM
-0.18
3:04AM
0.34
3:22PM
-0.13
3:51AM
0.09
4:02PM
-0.01
4:38AM
-0.12
4:41PM
0.16
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
01
Tuesday
02
Wednesday
03
Thursday
04
Friday
05
Saturday
06
Sunday
07
Monday
08
Sunrise6:58--6:56--6:54--6:54--6:52--6:50--6:50--6:48--6:47--6:45--6:43--6:41--
Sunset-7:27--7:28--7:29--7:30--7:30--7:31--7:31--7:32--7:34--7:35--7:36--7:37-
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Rain (mm)
---41411-31---------------------------
Temp. °C131411101111121311101211141714161815161814111210131310111310111510141610
Feels °C (?)1197655911997913151314151415161266399588599511105

Short Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 33mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu afternoon, min 9°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, fresh winds from the S by Fri afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue afternoon, min 9°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed afternoon, min 7°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed morning, fresh winds from the NW by Thu night).

Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon afternoon, min 7°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

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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 12 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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