Steamer Lane
Santa Cruz, California
Steamer Lane wraps around the cliffs below Santa Cruz’s lighthouse, home to the Santa Cruz Surfing Museum. It offers several right-hand peaks and a skilled local crowd. Getting in and out means timing the sets off the rocks, so it is best for experienced surfers. Spectators get a great view from the cliff.
- Break type
- Point break
- Best for
- Advanced
- Best season
- October – March
- Best swell
- West to Northwest
- Best wind
- North to Northeast (offshore)
- Country
- United States
Know Before You Go
- Rocky cliffs and tricky entry
- Cold water
- Crowds
Spot guides are general information. Conditions change constantly. Always check local rules, talk to lifeguards and locals, and never paddle out beyond your ability.
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