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Steamer Lane

Santa Cruz's flagship wave. Multiple sections including The Point, The Slot, and Middle Peak. World-class right point. Home of the Santa Cruz Surfing Museum.

Right point break with multiple sections

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Best Conditions

Swell Direction

W, NW

Swell Size

3–12 ft

Tide

mid tide

Wind

offshore (N/NE)

Season

winter

Skill Level

Intermediate — Expert

Location

County

Santa Cruz

Region

Santa Cruz

Coordinates

36.9512, -122.0237

NOAA Buoy

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