Surf Forecasts:
Steamer Lane-Middle Peak surf forecast from 29 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 3 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 14s period, WNW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 3 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 14s period, WNW swell with 732 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 29 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period with NW 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 Saturday (Aug 29) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Steamer Lane-Middle Peak in the next 16 days are 1.3m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 03) 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 1.4m 16s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 05) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Steamer Lane-Middle Peak over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s break it down in feet and miles.
We’re looking at a pretty flat start. Saturday the 29th and Sunday the 30th are just barely rideable at Steamer Lane-Middle Peak. The swell is small – around 3ft to 5ft from the WNW, with a short period of 7-8 seconds. The energy is low (119-207), so it’s not going to fire. Winds are light and mostly cross-off or offshore, so it’ll be clean, but it’s a grovel at best.
Monday the 31st is mixed – morning cross-shore, afternoon cleaner but the swell drops to 3ft. Tuesday the 1st and Wednesday the 2nd are tiny, with waves around 1ft to 2ft and poor conditions. Water temp is about normal for this time of year.
Thursday the 3rd is still ordinary – 2ft to 3ft, low energy (90-151). The wind picks up to 12 mph in the afternoon, making it a bit choppy.
Now, Friday the 4th of September is the pick. The morning shows 4ft from the WNW, period 11 seconds, and the energy bumps up to 297 – that’s moderate. The wind is light and cross-off. This spot is a reef, advanced, and very consistent. It’s set up for the NW swell, and the wind will be offshore in the afternoon. Conditions are described as “expect good surf conditions.” This is your best shot.
After that, it’s a long dry spell. Saturday the 5th through Tuesday the 8th are all small and weak. Wednesday the 9th through Saturday the 12th are just poor – tiny waves, no energy. Sunday the 13th shows a little pulse: 3ft from the WNW, period 8 seconds, energy 210, with clean conditions. It’s surfable but nothing special.
So, if you want any kind of wave, get in the water on Friday the 4th. The rest of the outlook is mostly a waiting game.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SW 17 | SSW 13 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 12 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 153 | 119 | 207 | 297 | 165 | 159 | 138 | 149 | 110 | 44 | 30 | 50 | 0 | 138 | 0 | 32 | 90 | 151 | 551 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | glassy |
High Tide | 11:10PM1.51m | 12:15PM1.43m | 11:54PM1.42m | 12:38PM1.51m | 00:42AM1.32m | 1:06PM1.58m | 1:38AM1.21m | 1:39PM1.66m | 2:48AM1.11m | 2:19PM1.70m | 4:27AM1.04m | 3:09PM1.73m | |||||||
Low Tide | 5:28AM0.06m | 5:47PM0.43m | 5:53AM0.19m | 6:27PM0.33m | 6:20AM0.35m | 7:14PM0.25m | 6:48AM0.54m | 8:09PM0.20m | 7:19AM0.73m | 9:15PM0.16m | 7:56AM0.91m | 10:34PM0.12m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — |
 | — | — | 7:40 | — | — | 7:38 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:34 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 19 | 24 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 15 | 17 | 19 | 16 | 18 | 21 | 18 | 20 | 24 | 20 | 19 | 23 | 19 |
Feels °C | 19 | 18 | 20 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 15 | 18 | 20 | 17 | 19 | 21 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 7 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 11 | S 12 | SSW 13 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 12 | WNW 12 |
| kJ | 83 | 823 | 505 | 178 | 165 | 159 | 138 | 149 | 226 | 156 | 154 | 154 | 63 | 180 | 139 | 239 | 228 | 236 | 551 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | S 9 | S 9 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSE 13 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | S 11 | SSW 13 | SW 17 | S 12 | SSW 17 | NW 9 | WNW 10 | SSW 18 |
| kJ | 486 | 15 | 6 | 688 | 554 | 411 | 400 | 325 | 35 | 44 | 30 | 64 | 66 | 138 | 98 | 246 | 90 | 151 | 596 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | S 9 | — | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 14 | S 14 | W 10 | S 13 | S 12 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | WNW 10 | SSW 16 | WNW 9 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | S 10 |
| kJ | 27 | 15 | — | 6 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 15 | 8 | 87 | 73 | 50 | 123 | 36 | 104 | 32 | 322 | 315 | 71 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | NW 8 | — | — | — | — | WNW 8 | — | — | WNW 7 | — | — | WNW 2 | — | — | WNW 3 | — |
| kJ | 153 | 119 | 207 | 297 | — | — | — | — | 110 | — | — | 27 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 6 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 316 | 0 | 0 | 145 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 331 | 0 |
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