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“That guy sounds like he’s stuck in jr high school. Kooks etc…if you're not getting waves at the Lane it’s cuz your not getting any of ‘em. Quit whining!”
Day from UNITED STATES - 14 Jun 2023
Steamer Lane-The Point Ratings
Overall: 4.0. Based on 6 votes and 2 reviews. Vote
Quality on a good day: 4.0(1 star: Even when the swell and winds are optimum, the waves are poor quality, 5 stars: If conditions are right, the waves will be World Class). |
Consistency of Surf: 4.3(1: Steamer Lane-The Point is a fickle surf spot that only works a few times a year. 5: Reliable year-round spot). |
Regional Rating: 4.5(1: Steamer Lane-The Point is usually very poor quality compared to other spots in Santa Cruz. 5: the best break in Santa Cruz). |
Difficulty Level: 3.7(1: Suitable for Groms. 3: Intermediates. 5: Expert tow-in surfers only). |
Onshore Wind: 2.0(1: even a light onshore ruins the surf. 5: Steamer Lane-The Point can offer better rides with a light wind behind them). |
Other Options: 2.0(1: If wind or tide conditions are poor at Steamer Lane-The Point, it will be poor everywhere nearby. 5: other locations nearby provide a rich variety of wind and swell exposures). |
Wind and Kite Surfing: 1.5(1: An unsuitable spot. 5: Wind and wave conditions at Steamer Lane-The Point are often excellent). |
Water Quality: 2.3(1: Known health risks from pollution. 5: Never any pollution). |
Crowds: 1.3(1: Often too crowded. 5: Steamer Lane-The Point is an isolated spot where you are unlikely to meet other surfers). |
Access: 4.3(1: Getting to Steamer Lane-The Point requires an overland expedition or chartering a boat. 3: A 30 minute walk from the nearest parking. 5: Park a vehicle right by the break). |
Scenery: 4.5(1: An ugly industrial backdrop. 5: A spectacular setting). |
Local Attitude: 1.0(1: Locals are hostile to visitors. 5: Either there are no locals who surf, or else they are accommodating and friendly). |
Accommodation: 3.5(1: No convenient places to stay indoors. 5: A wide variety of accommodation near Steamer Lane-The Point for all budgets from hostels to luxury hotels). |
Camping: 2.5(1: Camping at Steamer Lane-The Point is not possible. 3: Camping tolerated but no facilities. 5: A nearby camp ground has excellent facilities and a good vibe). |
Entertainment: 5.0(1: Besides the surf and the solitude there is nothing to do when it is flat. 5: Steamer Lane-The Point is in such an interesting area to visit that getting wet is a bonus). |
Equipment and Repairs: 5.0(1: Nothing can be sourced, not even wax. 5: Quality surfing equipment can be purchased or hired. Major repairs can be fixed too). |
Eating: 5.0(1: Bring your own food, there isn't even a shop. 5: A wide variety of places to eat and drink at Steamer Lane-The Point, from fast food and cafes to fancy restaurants). |
Drinking: 4.0(1: Alcohol is not allowed in the country. 5: There is an excellent pub near Steamer Lane-The Point where you can stay or park a camper van overnight). |
“Before the University was built, there were never huge crowds. Also there are no longer any regulators in the line-up, because of the fear of one of these soy boys going to get a lawyer if they are yelled at or forbid me, dunked.
The surf schools are a rip off. they give lessons and charge $70-80 an hour, even when it's flat. These kooks go to the point and slot when it is small, along with anyone else and create havoc. None of these clowns have paid any dues, which means you spend your time in smaller waves and in several years, maybe, just maybe you might get a shot at a very dangerous point. Forget afternoons, especially at middle peak. The kooks sit out there in groups socializing, like at cowell's and pay no attention to what's going on, wipeout on every wave and ditch their longboards.”
pete pappas from UNITED STATES - 19 Sep 2019
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