Steamer Lane–Middle Peak Surf Report & Forecast
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Current Surf Conditions at Steamer Lane–Middle Peak
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📊 7-Day Detailed Forecast
Expandable daily forecasts with hourly details| Time | Quality | Swell Height | Period | Swell Dir | Wind Speed | Wind Dir | Gusts | Air Temp | Water Temp | Rain |
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| 12:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 2ft | 10s | W | 2kt | ENE | 3kt | 14°C | 16°C | 0mm |
| 1:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 2.2ft | 10s | W | 2kt | ENE | 3kt | 13°C | 16°C | 0mm |
| 2:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 2.4ft | 10s | W | 2kt | ENE | 3kt | 13°C | 16°C | 0mm |
| 3:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 2.3ft | 9s | W | 2kt | ENE | 2kt | 13°C | 16°C | 0mm |
| 4:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 2.3ft | 9s | W | 1kt | ENE | 2kt | 13°C | 16°C | 0mm |
| 5:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 2.3ft | 9s | W | 1kt | ENE | 1kt | 13°C | 16°C | 0mm |
| 6:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 2.3ft | 9s | W | 1kt | E | 1kt | 13°C | 15°C | 0mm |
| 7:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 2.2ft | 9s | W | 1kt | ESE | 2kt | 14°C | 15°C | 0mm |
| 8:00 AM | GOOD | 2.2ft | 9s | W | 2kt | SE | 2kt | 14°C | 15°C | 0mm |
| 9:00 AM | GOOD | 2.2ft | 9s | W | 3kt | SSE | 3kt | 15°C | 15°C | 0mm |
| 10:00 AM | GOOD | 2.2ft | 9s | W | 4kt | S | 4kt | 16°C | 15°C | 0mm |
| 11:00 AM | GOOD | 2.2ft | 9s | W | 5kt | SSW | 5kt | 18°C | 15°C | 0mm |
| 12:00 PM | GOOD | 2.2ft | 9s | W | 5kt | SSW | 6kt | 18°C | 16°C | 0mm |
| 1:00 PM | GOOD | 2.1ft | 8s | W | 6kt | SSW | 8kt | 18°C | 16°C | 0mm |
| 2:00 PM | GOOD | 2.1ft | 8s | W | 7kt | SW | 9kt | 19°C | 16°C | 0mm |
| 3:00 PM | GOOD | 2.1ft | 8s | W | 7kt | SW | 9kt | 18°C | 16°C | 0mm |
| 4:00 PM | GOOD | 2.1ft | 8s | W | 7kt | SW | 9kt | 18°C | 16°C | 0mm |
| 5:00 PM | GOOD | 2ft | 8s | W | 7kt | SW | 9kt | 17°C | 16°C | 0mm |
| 6:00 PM | GOOD | 2ft | 8s | W | 6kt | SW | 8kt | 16°C | 16°C | 0mm |
| 7:00 PM | GOOD | 2ft | 8s | W | 5kt | SW | 7kt | 15°C | 16°C | 0mm |
| 8:00 PM | FAIR | 2ft | 8s | W | 4kt | SW | 6kt | 14°C | 16°C | 0mm |
| 9:00 PM | FAIR | 2ft | 8s | W | 4kt | SSW | 6kt | 14°C | 16°C | 0mm |
| 10:00 PM | FAIR | 1.9ft | 8s | W | 4kt | SSW | 5kt | 14°C | 16°C | 0mm |
| 11:00 PM | FAIR | 1.9ft | 8s | W | 4kt | SSW | 5kt | 14°C | 16°C | 0mm |
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Local Knowledge & Surf Guide
Local Knowledge
Steamer Lane–Middle Peak in Santa Cruz is a reasonably exposed reef break with very consistent surf year-round, offering both left and right-hand waves. It performs best during spring, especially in April, when a northwest swell combines with offshore winds from the northwest. The break benefits from clean groundswells and some shelter from northwest winds, working optimally around a rising mid tide. It can get crowded when the surf is good, and submerged rocks present a hazard.
Ideal Conditions
This spot performs best under these specific conditions. Forecasts take these into account when rating surf quality.
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