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Steamer Lane-Middle Peak Surf Guide
Steamer Lane-Middle Peak in Santa Cruz is a reasonably exposed reef break that has very consistent surf and works all around the year. Offshore winds blow from the northeast with some shelter here from northwest winds. Clean groundswells prevail and the ideal swell angle is from the northwest. Reef breaks provide lefts and rights. Best around mid tide when the tide is rising. When the surf is up, crowds are likely Submerged rocks are a hazard.
Steamer Lane-Middle Peak Spot Info
| Type: | Rating: |
|---|---|
 Reef |  3.7 |
| Reliability: | Todays Sea Temp*: |
| very consistent | 14.0°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite |
Surfing Steamer Lane-Middle Peak:
The best conditions reported for surf at Steamer Lane-Middle Peak occur when a Northwest swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the Northwest.
Surf Forecasts:
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What's the best time of year to surf Steamer Lane-Middle Peak (for consistent clean waves)?
aprilBest Season: spring
The best time of year for surfing Steamer Lane-Middle Peak with consistent clean waves (rideable swell with light / offshore winds) is during Springand most often the month of April. Clean surfable waves are typically found 73% of the time in April while 11% of the time it tends to be blown out. For the remaining 16% of the time it is considered too small by mostsurfers but may still be OK for beginners and groms at times.
clean
73%
Surfable waves that hold up well for longer rides in prevailing cross-offshore, offshore or light wind conditions.
blown out
11%
Surfable sized waves that are of poorer quality due to prevailing onshore, cross-onshore or windy conditions (may be preferable for kitesurfing).
too small
16%
Waves usually considered too small for good surf. Some wave-magnet breaks may still work though if conditions are right (on occasion).
Explore Steamer Lane-Middle Peak Location Map
Interactive Steamer Lane-Middle Peak surf break location map. View information about nearby surf breaks, their wave consistency and rating compared to other spots in the region. Current swell conditions from local buoys are shown along with live wind speed and direction from nearby weather stations. Click icons on the map for more detail. The closest passenger airport to Steamer Lane-Middle Peak is Norman Y Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) in USA, 46 km (29 miles) away (directly). The second nearest airport to Steamer Lane-Middle Peak is Moffett Federal Afld (Mountain View) Airport (NUQ), also in USA, 52 km (32 miles) away.
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Steamer Lane-Middle Peak Surf Forecasts:
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Steamer Lane-Middle Peak Sea Temperature
The water temperature (14.0 °C) at Steamer Lane-Middle Peak is quite cool. If the sun shines as we have forecast, it should feel warm enough to surf in a good spring wetsuit. Effective windchill factor of (19.0 °C) will make the air and water feel about the same temperature.Today, many surfers would wear a spring wetsuit.Current Temp*: 14.0°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellitewater-tempView Sea Temp MapSwell History at Steamer Lane-Middle Peak
Surf stats for Steamer Lane-Middle Peak, see the swell variation by month or season on the history page here.
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Wind History at Steamer Lane-Middle Peak
Wind stats for Steamer Lane-Middle Peak, see the variation in direction and stength by month or season on the history page here.
Average Wind
Other Nearby Breaks Closest To:
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Indicators
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- 3.0
Reliability: fairly consistent
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- Reef
- 3.4
Reliability: very consistent
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Steamer Lane-The Slot
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Reliability: very consistent
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Cowells Cove
- Point
- 3.0
Reliability: fairly consistent
1km away
Mitchell's Cove
- Reef and point
- 3.4
Reliability: fairly consistent
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Point
Wave Buoys Nearest To Steamer Lane-Middle Peak:
- Closest Wave BuoyCabrillo Point, Monterey Bay, CA23 mi
- Second closest Wave BuoyMonterey Buoy24 mi
- Third closest Wave BuoyWest Monterey Bay, CA24 mi
- Fourth closest Wave BuoyPoint Sur, CA 42 mi
- Fifth closest Wave BuoyHalf Moon Bay Buoy55 mi
