Santa Cruz, California, United States
Steamer Lane
Also known as The Lane, Steamers
Advanced
Point break
Reef bottom
Peels right
0.9–4.5 m
Mid tide
The jewel of Santa Cruz and one of Northern California's most iconic waves. Steamer Lane comprises multiple breaks along the point at Lighthouse Field, with the main peak offering powerful right-handers. Cold water, sea lions, and occasional great white sharks share the lineup. The cliff-top vantage point makes it one of the most photographed surf spots in the world.
Hazards
SharksCold WaterCrowdsRocksLocalism
Conditions
- Best swell
- W, NW
- Best wind
- N, NE
- Season
- Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
- Wave size
- 0.9–4.5 m
- Wave quality
- Consistency
- Crowd
- Coordinates
- 36.9514, -122.0233
Facilities
Parking