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Best windows are long-period W-NW swell with light NE-E offshore flow.
Surf GuideCalifornia
Steamer Lane - Middle Peak
Santa Cruz’s marquee performance stage, Middle Peak at Steamer Lane blends deep local history with long, powerful reef walls that have shaped generations of cold-water California surfing. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Steamer Lane - Middle Peak in California.
Break TypeReef Break
Skill LevelIntermediate - Advanced
LocationCalifornia, US
Forecast
- Waves 3-4 ft
- Period 6 s
- Wind W 1 kt
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Spot Guide
Lineup Insights
Lineup Guide
The peak moves across First, Second, and Third Reef, so lineup position and paddle fitness matter as much as wave count.
Low to mid tide usually keeps the reef shape defined while high tide can soften sections.
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