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1/4 to 1/2 mile west up West Cliff Drive after Steamer Lane. There are two dog's beaches after Steamers. The first is right around the point from the lane, the second is where this break is.
English (Translate this text in English): 1/4 to 1/2 mile west up West Cliff Drive after Steamer Lane. There are two dog's beaches after Steamers. The first is right around the point from the lane, the second is where this break is.
English (Translate this text in English): 1/4 to 1/2 mile west up West Cliff Drive after Steamer Lane. There are two dog's beaches after Steamers. The first is right around the point from the lane, the second is where this break is.
English (Translate this text in English): 1/4 to 1/2 mile west up West Cliff Drive after Steamer Lane. There are two dog's beaches after Steamers. The first is right around the point from the lane, the second is where this break is.
Distance
WalkInstant access (< 5min)
Easy to find?Easy to find
Public access?Public access
Special accessDon't know
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Surf Spot Characteristics
Alternative name Santa Cruz Wedge
Surf Spot Quality
Wave qualityRegional Classic
ExperienceAll surfers
FrequencyVery consistent (150 day/year)
Wave
TypeBeach-break
DirectionLeft
BottomSandy with rock
PowerHollow, Fun
Normal lengthShort (< 50m)
Good day lengthNormal (50 to 150m)
Tide, Swell and Wind
Good swell directionWest, SouthWest, South, SouthEast
Good wind directionNorth, NorthWest, East, NorthEast
Swell sizeStarts working at 1.0m-1.5m / 3ft-5ft and holds up to
Best tide positionAll tides
Best tide movementRising and falling tides
More details
Week crowdFew surfers
Week-end crowdFew surfers
Webcam url
Dangers
Additional Information
This is pretty much only a bodyboarding and bodysurfing spot.
You can park anywhere on West Cliff Drive facing the water (should be free w/ no time limit). There are two wedges, one that only works at high tide and one that only works at low tides.
The one that works at low tides is at the far east end of the beach. A wave will reflect off the rocks which can be ridden into the barrel of an oncoming wave (like a speed booster) or can be used to propel oneself off the resulting peak of two colliding waves to make aerial manuevers.
The high tide break is about 50 ft west up the beach. There aren't as many barrels here, but equally good aerials.
This breaks almost year round. As long as Steamers is waist high, the wedge should be doing its thing.
English (Translate this text in English): This is pretty much only a bodyboarding and bodysurfing spot.<br />You can park anywhere on West Cliff Drive facing the water (should be free w/ no time limit). There are two wedges, one that only works at high tide and one that only works at low tides.<br />The one that works at low tides is at the far east end of the beach. A wave will reflect off the rocks which can be ridden into the barrel of an oncoming wave (like a speed booster) or can be used to propel oneself off the resulting peak of two colliding waves to make aerial manuevers.<br />The high tide break is about 50 ft west up the beach. There aren't as many barrels here, but equally good aerials.<br />This breaks almost year round. As long as Steamers is waist high, the wedge should be doing its thing.
English (Translate this text in English): This is pretty much only a bodyboarding and bodysurfing spot.<br />You can park anywhere on West Cliff Drive facing the water (should be free w/ no time limit). There are two wedges, one that only works at high tide and one that only works at low tides.<br />The one that works at low tides is at the far east end of the beach. A wave will reflect off the rocks which can be ridden into the barrel of an oncoming wave (like a speed booster) or can be used to propel oneself off the resulting peak of two colliding waves to make aerial manuevers.<br />The high tide break is about 50 ft west up the beach. There aren't as many barrels here, but equally good aerials.<br />This breaks almost year round. As long as Steamers is waist high, the wedge should be doing its thing.
English (Translate this text in English): This is pretty much only a bodyboarding and bodysurfing spot.&lt;br &#47;&gt;You can park anywhere on West Cliff Drive facing the water (should be free w&#47; no time limit). There are two wedges, one that only works at high tide and one that only works at low tides.&lt;br &#47;&gt;The one that works at low tides is at the far east end of the beach. A wave will reflect off the rocks which can be ridden into the barrel of an oncoming wave (like a speed booster) or can be used to propel oneself off the resulting peak of two colliding waves to make aerial manuevers.&lt;br &#47;&gt;The high tide break is about 50 ft west up the beach. There aren't as many barrels here, but equally good aerials.&lt;br &#47;&gt;This breaks almost year round. As long as Steamers is waist high, the wedge should be doing its thing.
Atmosphere
Locals think they're hot s**t. These consist mainly of barely pubescent highschool brats and low-I.Q. locals who couldn't get into college. If they try to trash you, spit in their face. That should shut them up. Best time of day is midday to avoid the high school brats. Again, don't worry about them. Chances are good that you outweigh them two to one. Literally.
English (Translate this text in English): Locals think they're hot s**t. These consist mainly of barely pubescent highschool brats and low-I.Q. locals who couldn't get into college. If they try to trash you, spit in their face. That should shut them up. Best time of day is midday to avoid the high school brats. Again, don't worry about them. Chances are good that you outweigh them two to one. Literally.
English (Translate this text in English): Locals think they're hot s**t. These consist mainly of barely pubescent highschool brats and low-I.Q. locals who couldn't get into college. If they try to trash you, spit in their face. That should shut them up. Best time of day is midday to avoid the high school brats. Again, don't worry about them. Chances are good that you outweigh them two to one. Literally.
English (Translate this text in English): Locals think they're hot s**t. These consist mainly of barely pubescent highschool brats and low-I.Q. locals who couldn't get into college. If they try to trash you, spit in their face. That should shut them up. Best time of day is midday to avoid the high school brats. Again, don't worry about them. Chances are good that you outweigh them two to one. Literally.
General
Fun place. Great to go when everything but Steamers is small. A waist to chest high surf report at Steamers is the sign for the wedge being good to go. Above that, it only gets better.
English (Translate this text in English): Fun place. Great to go when everything but Steamers is small. A waist to chest high surf report at Steamers is the sign for the wedge being good to go. Above that, it only gets better.
English (Translate this text in English): Fun place. Great to go when everything but Steamers is small. A waist to chest high surf report at Steamers is the sign for the wedge being good to go. Above that, it only gets better.
English (Translate this text in English): Fun place. Great to go when everything but Steamers is small. A waist to chest high surf report at Steamers is the sign for the wedge being good to go. Above that, it only gets better.
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By Anonymous , 09-03-2010
yeah kook - it's bro everyone knows that