USA Steamer Lane
up 7:00am down 6:57pm
1.4m 13 kts 7s WNW Point
The day. 16.3° water 18.1° air UV 6 19 km vis 8% cloud
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Wind.
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Stay for the culture.
The break.
Right pointIntermediateLocal heavy
Lighthouse Point, Middle Peak
A reef off Lighthouse Point in Santa Cruz. Steamer Lane is Middle Peak, The Slot, and Indicators, cold water and a cliff that fills when the northwest is on. The sea lions will be there. The wetsuit is not optional.
When.
November to March
Northwest swell in winter. A clean morning before the wind is the one you want.
The lineup.
IndicatorsThe SlotMiddle Peak
Worth knowing.
- 1. The lighthouse is the first look. You will know the size and the crowd before you walk down.
- 2. Middle Peak is the main takeoff. Indicators is further along the point. The Slot is the tighter look.
- 3. The water is cold year round. A spring suit is not a California spring suit.
- 4. Winter is the window. Summer can still work. It is not why the cliff fills.
Go.
Before you paddle.
- 1. Check local conditions before entering
- 2. Always surf with a buddy
- 3. Know your limits and skill level
- 4. Watch for rip currents
- 5. Respect local surfers and rules