STEAMER LANE SANTA CRUZ AREA (CDIP 156)
Wednesday, September 30, 2026 | Local Time: 7:16 AM PDT
1. WAVE SIZES
Chest to shoulder high on sets across the Indicators and Point sections. Middle Peak is offering consistent waist to chest high waves, with occasional shoulder-high peaks on larger pulses. Cowell's is running knee to waist high.
2. CURRENT WEATHER
Current condition is mostly sunny at 57°F. Today's high expected near 66°F. Current wind is Light & Variable under 5 mph. Winds will transition to light West/Northwest 5 to 10 mph by afternoon, staying relatively light and manageable for surf quality.
3. TIDES
High: 1:56 AM (3.8 ft)
Low: 6:26 AM (2.5 ft)
High: 12:50 PM (5.8 ft)
Low: 8:17 PM (-0.1 ft)
4. LATER TODAY & TOMORROW
Primary Swell: WNW 4 to 5 ft at 11 seconds.
Secondary Swell: SSW 1 to 2 ft at 14-15 seconds.
Trend: Surf holds stable at chest to shoulder high through this afternoon with favorable afternoon breezes. Easing slightly tomorrow to waist to chest high as the WNW swell gradually fades.
5. 12-HOUR WIND
HRRR Run: Sep 30, 12:00 UTC
| TIME |
WIND DIRECTION |
WIND SPEED |
| 07:00 AM |
VAR (Glassy) |
3 mph |
| 08:00 AM |
N (Offshore) |
4 mph |
| 09:00 AM |
NNW (Offshore) |
4 mph |
| 10:00 AM |
NW (Light Onshore) |
5 mph |
| 11:00 AM |
WNW (Sideshore) |
6 mph |
| 12:00 PM |
WNW (Sideshore) |
7 mph |
| 01:00 PM |
W (Onshore) |
8 mph |
| 02:00 PM |
W (Onshore) |
9 mph |
| 03:00 PM |
WNW (Sideshore) |
8 mph |
| 04:00 PM |
WNW (Sideshore) |
7 mph |
| 05:00 PM |
NW (Light Onshore) |
6 mph |
| 06:00 PM |
NNW (Light Offshore) |
4 mph |
6. DAYLIGHT
First light: 6:34 AM PDT
Sunrise: 7:01 AM PDT
Sunset: 6:55 PM PDT
Total darkness: 7:22 PM PDT
raw data from noaa, curated by surforecast pacificwaverider
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