Steamer Lane-The Slot Surf Forecast
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Steamer Lane-The Slot Surf Forecast / CAL – Santa Cruz / USA
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Continuing clean conditions at Steamer Lane-The Slot (calm at Santa Cruz 2 km from Steamer Lane-The Slot).
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Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Steamer Lane-The Slot this week:
The surf forecast for Steamer Lane-The Slot over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 03) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 7s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Steamer Lane-The Slot in the next 12 days are 2.3m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 06) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Tue 3rd Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Fri 6th Aug) | 7ft (2.2m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Fri 6th Aug) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Steamer Lane-The Slot over the next 12 days.
Rating (10 max) |
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Swell Height Map |
| Wave Height (m) & direction (?) |
| Period(s) (?) |
Wave (?)Graph  |
| Energy (?) |
Wind (km/h) |
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy |
High Tide / height (m) |
Low Tide / height (m) |
| Summary |
Rain (mm) |
| High °C |
| Low °C |
| Chill °C (?) |
| Sunrise |
| Sunset |
Tuesday 03 | Wednesday 04 | Thursday 05 | Friday 06 | Saturday 07 | Sunday 08 | Monday 09 | Tuesday 10 | Wednesday 11 | Thursday 12 | Friday 13 | Saturday 14 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night |
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| 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 15 | 9 | 14 | 8 | 14 | 9 | 8 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
| 357 | 371 | 427 | 225 | 228 | 222 | 273 | 265 | 754 | 217 | 398 | 288 | 275 | 256 | 190 | 93 | 112 | 101 | 103 | 103 | 97 | 147 | 137 | 134 | 134 | 121 | 123 | 202 | 175 | 171 | 255 | 226 | 169 | 167 | 162 | 151 |
| cross- on | cross- on | glass | cross- on | cross- on | glass | cross- on | cross | cross | on | cross- on | glass | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | glass | on | on | glass | on | on | glass | on | cross- on | glass | on | cross- on | glass | cross- on | cross- on | glass | cross- on | cross- on | glass |
10:12AM 1.14 | 7:13PM 1.59 | 10:49AM 1.21 | 7:59PM 1.65 | 11:18AM 1.25 | 8:44PM 1.69 | 11:43AM 1.27 | 9:26PM 1.73 | 12:06PM 1.28 | 10:07PM 1.73 | 12:29PM 1.29 | 10:47PM 1.72 | 12:53PM 1.32 | 11:28PM 1.66 | 1:19PM 1.36 | 12:12AM 1.58 | 1:48PM 1.42 | 1:00AM 1.45 | 2:20PM 1.48 | 1:57AM 1.30 | 2:56PM 1.56 | 3:07AM 1.15 | 3:38PM 1.63 | 4:42AM 1.04 | ||||||||||||
1:33PM 1.00 | 2:52AM 0.07 | 2:25PM 1.01 | 3:30AM -0.02 | 3:08PM 1.00 | 4:05AM -0.10 | 3:45PM 0.97 | 4:38AM -0.16 | 4:18PM 0.92 | 5:09AM -0.20 | 4:52PM 0.86 | 5:40AM -0.20 | 5:29PM 0.78 | 6:11AM -0.16 | 6:12PM 0.70 | 6:44AM -0.07 | 7:01PM 0.62 | 7:18AM 0.08 | 7:58PM 0.53 | 7:55AM 0.26 | 9:05PM 0.43 | 8:37AM 0.47 | 10:20PM 0.31 | |||||||||||||
Note: the tide data above is for Santa Cruz, California which is 2 km away. Surf properties and timing are calculated for Steamer Lane-The Slot.New forecast is published every 6 hours at www.surf-forecast.com. See detailed tide info and graph | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 03 | Wednesday 04 | Thursday 05 | Friday 06 | Saturday 07 | Sunday 08 | Monday 09 | Tuesday 10 | Wednesday 11 | Thursday 12 | Friday 13 | Saturday 14 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night |
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| clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | some clouds | clear | some clouds | some clouds | clear | some clouds | clear | clear | some clouds | some clouds | clear | some clouds | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear |
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| 6:13 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - |
| - | 8:13 | - | - | 8:12 | - | - | 8:10 | - | - | 8:08 | - | - | 8:07 | - | - | 8:07 | - | - | 8:06 | - | - | 8:05 | - | - | 8:04 | - | - | 8:02 | - | - | 8:01 | - | - | 8:00 | - |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Steamer Lane-The Slot Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Steamer Lane-The Slot provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Steamer Lane-The Slot can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Steamer Lane-The Slot surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Steamer Lane-The Slot) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Steamer Lane-The Slot may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
Steamer Lane-The Slot is 3 km (2 miles) from Santa Cruz. If you plan a vacation in Santa Cruz, look for hotels and other accommodation in Santa Cruz. Santa Cruz has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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