Steamer Lane-The Slot Surf Report & Forecast
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Current Surf Conditions at Steamer Lane-The Slot
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📊 7-Day Detailed Forecast
Expandable daily forecasts with hourly details| Time | Quality | Swell Height | Period | Swell Dir | Wind Speed | Wind Dir | Gusts | Air Temp | Water Temp | Rain |
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| 12:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 2.5ft | 10s | WNW | 4kt | ENE | 4kt | 15°C | 16°C | 0mm |
| 1:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 2.5ft | 10s | WNW | 4kt | NE | 5kt | 15°C | 16°C | 0mm |
| 2:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 2.4ft | 9s | WNW | 5kt | NE | 5kt | 15°C | 15°C | 0mm |
| 3:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 2.3ft | 9s | WNW | 5kt | NE | 5kt | 15°C | 15°C | 0mm |
| 4:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 2.3ft | 9s | WNW | 5kt | NNE | 5kt | 15°C | 15°C | 0mm |
| 5:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 2.2ft | 9s | WNW | 5kt | NNE | 4kt | 15°C | 15°C | 0mm |
| 6:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 2.2ft | 9s | WNW | 4kt | NNE | 4kt | 15°C | 15°C | 0mm |
| 7:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 2.2ft | 9s | WNW | 3kt | N | 3kt | 16°C | 15°C | 0mm |
| 8:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 2.2ft | 9s | WNW | 2kt | N | 2kt | 16°C | 15°C | 0mm |
| 9:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 2.2ft | 9s | WNW | 2kt | NW | 2kt | 18°C | 15°C | 0mm |
| 10:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 2.1ft | 10s | WNW | 2kt | WSW | 2kt | 20°C | 15°C | 0mm |
| 11:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 2.1ft | 10s | WNW | 3kt | SSW | 1kt | 21°C | 15°C | 0mm |
| 12:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 2.1ft | 10s | WNW | 3kt | SSW | 2kt | 22°C | 15°C | 0mm |
| 1:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 2.1ft | 10s | WNW | 4kt | SW | 3kt | 23°C | 15°C | 0mm |
| 2:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 2.1ft | 10s | WNW | 5kt | SW | 3kt | 23°C | 16°C | 0mm |
| 3:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 2.1ft | 10s | WNW | 5kt | SW | 4kt | 23°C | 16°C | 0mm |
| 4:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 2.1ft | 9s | WNW | 6kt | WSW | 6kt | 23°C | 16°C | 0mm |
| 5:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 2.1ft | 9s | WNW | 6kt | WSW | 7kt | 23°C | 16°C | 0mm |
| 6:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 2ft | 9s | WNW | 4kt | NW | 5kt | 21°C | 16°C | 0mm |
| 7:00 PM | FAIR | 1.9ft | 9s | WNW | 2kt | N | 3kt | 19°C | 16°C | 0mm |
| 8:00 PM | FAIR | 1.8ft | 9s | WNW | 0kt | ENE | 1kt | 17°C | 16°C | 0mm |
| 9:00 PM | GOOD | 1.8ft | 9s | WNW | 1kt | ENE | 2kt | 16°C | 16°C | 0mm |
| 10:00 PM | GOOD | 1.8ft | 9s | WNW | 2kt | E | 3kt | 15°C | 16°C | 0mm |
| 11:00 PM | GOOD | 1.8ft | 9s | WNW | 3kt | E | 4kt | 15°C | 16°C | 0mm |
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Local Knowledge & Surf Guide
Local Knowledge
Steamer Lane–The Slot in Santa Cruz is a fairly exposed reef break with reliable year-round surf, best during winter and especially in January. It features a right-hand reef break that works best on a west swell with offshore winds from the northeast, and benefits from some shelter against northwest winds. The break picks up distant groundswells and is optimal around a rising mid tide. Crowds are common when the surf is good, and surfers should watch out for rocks in the lineup.
Ideal Conditions
This spot performs best under these specific conditions. Forecasts take these into account when rating surf quality.
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