Steamer Lane
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It is a good spot for mid-level surfers to advanced. This place gets huge on big swells, the and the 2nd and 3rd reef lefts are a good place to see what you're made of. They looks short and stubby, but the power in the drop and the curl are mind-bending!
Atmosphere:
Fun everyone knows your name. Kinda chill. Kinda not chill. Lots of old timers who have been surfin' it forever and make the experience fun, as long as you show basic courtesy. A number of young punks and locals who sit at the point, especially in the summer, and think they own the place after they get off work or out of school. So many people watching up on the cliff makes you feel like you're surfing on a stage every time you take off.
Additional Info:
This spot is world famous.It is a good spot for mid-level surfers to advanced. This place picks any swell at any size. Gets huge on big swells.It's sheltered from NW winds.
Four spots:
THE POINT - at the end of Seal Rock. hollow rights. Works with all swells. Better with S swell. Crowded and competitive.
THE SLOT - Good right on a W swell. Take-off close to the cliff. Good for tubes and tricks.
MiDDLE PEAK - Outside towards the channel, there are several reefs (First, second anf third reef). It works on any huge swell. Rights and Lefts. on rights: big drops and after, a soft shoulder. on lefts: big drops but hollower. Be carefule not to be caught inside.
INDICATORS - long righthand point.long walls, plenty of sections, lips, and so on. Need a perfect W-NW swell and low tide.
Location
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Santa Cruz Town - Drive there and Park then walk down the stairs.Park in one of the five parking spots or on the street.With this type of wave get there early when locals are out parking is limited you'll know.. showers and rest rooms avaliable..
Walk | Instant access (<5 min) |
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Public access | Yes |
4x4 required | Unknown |
Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
Type | Reef (rocky) |
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Direction | Right and left |
Bottom | Flat rocks with sand |
Power | Fast, Powerful, Fun |
Frequency | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
Normal length | Short (<50m) |
Good day length | Very Long (300 to 500m) |
Ideal Conditions
Wind direction | SouthEast |
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Swell direction | NorthWest, West, SouthWest |
Swell size | 3ft-5ft - 16ft and over |
Tide | Low and mid tide |
Tide movement | Rising and falling tides |
Crowd
Week | Crowded |
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Weekend | Ultra crowded |
Dangers
Rocks
Videos
None
Nearby spots
0.45 miles away
Direction: | Left |
Bottom: | Sandy with rock |
Frequency: | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
0.96 miles away
Direction: | Right |
Bottom: | Flat rocks with sand |
Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |