Magic Seaweed is a popular website that provides surf forecasts and reports for surfing locations around the world, including Santa Cruz. Santa Cruz is a well-known surf spot located in California, known for its consistent and quality waves. The Magic Seaweed Santa Cruz page offers detailed information on various surf breaks in the area, including current conditions, wave height, wind speed, and tidal information. The website also provides a five-day forecast, which helps surfers plan their sessions in advance. Magic Seaweed Santa Cruz is a valuable resource for local surfers and visitors alike, as it gives accurate and up-to-date information on surf conditions. The website also includes user-generated content, such as photos and videos, allowing users to share their experiences and showcase the waves in Santa Cruz.

Steamer Lane (The Lane) Surf Report

Best known of the Santa Cruz spots. 'The Lane' is a variety of quality reef breaks and point-breaks. Owing to its consistency and the fact it is sheltered from NW winds Steamer Lanes is one of them most crowded spots on the coast

Steamer Lane picks up pretty much any swell going but has the bonus of facing due south so is offshore in the prevailing NW winds. As an extra bonus the swell is a little more ordered as it wraps around the point and further polished by the kelp beneath.

The main spots at the Lane are:
Middle Peak
Series of inner and outer reefs that hold almost any size. Steep drops and shortish rides are the order of the day. The left is a little better but there is a potential for taking a beating getting caught on the inside.

The Point
Right-hander breaking off the point by the lighthouse. Gets hollow, heavy and busy.

The Slot
Thick, hollow wedging right that breaks in front of the cliffs and jump off spot.

Indicators
This is another right point break but on its day significantly better than the outside point. A performance wave, Indicators plays host to some of the World’s best surfers when it’s on - so don’t bank on getting too many waves!

The Steamer Lane spots work on a variety of swells with NW being better for Middle Peak and Indicators, W for the slot and the point being best on a South swell

Surf spots nearby

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1-2 ft

A combo of long period swell from the WNW and long period swell from the SSW are producing surf with most waves in the 0-1+ ft range while set waves reach 1-2 ft, with a dominant period of 13 seconds. Recent winds have been very light and trending cross/sideshore from the ENE, averaging 3 mph. As of 1:07 PM wind is moderate and cross/sideshore from the E (80) at 6 mph. A 2.1' low tide at 7:01 AM swings up to a 5' high at 12:46 PM.

The website also includes user-generated content, such as photos and videos, allowing users to share their experiences and showcase the waves in Santa Cruz. In addition to surf forecasts, Magic Seaweed Santa Cruz provides other useful information for surfers, such as nearby amenities, accommodations, and surf schools. This makes it a one-stop-shop for surfers looking to make the most of their time in Santa Cruz.

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Overall, Magic Seaweed Santa Cruz is a reliable and comprehensive platform for surfers seeking information on surf conditions, forecasts, and other related services in the Santa Cruz area. Its user-friendly interface and accurate data make it a popular choice among the surfing community, and it continues to be a go-to resource for anyone looking to catch some waves in Santa Cruz..

Reviews for "The Science Behind Santa Cruz's Magic Seaweed"

1. John - 2/5 stars - I was really disappointed with Magic Seaweed Santa Cruz. The surf forecast was completely off and I wasted a whole day driving out to the beach only to find small and sloppy waves. The website claims to be accurate and reliable, but I've found it to be inconsistent and unreliable. I won't be using this site for future surf forecasts.

2. Sarah - 1/5 stars - Magic Seaweed Santa Cruz is a complete waste of time. The forecast is never accurate and I've been misled multiple times to go to the beach when there were no waves. The website layout is also very confusing and hard to navigate. I would highly recommend finding a different surf forecast website as this one is simply unreliable.

3. Mike - 2/5 stars - I've used Magic Seaweed Santa Cruz a few times and it has let me down more times than not. The forecast often overestimates the size and quality of the waves, leaving me disappointed when I arrive at the beach. The site also loads quite slowly and can be frustrating to use. I'll be looking for a more accurate and user-friendly surf forecast source in the future.

4. Emily - 1/5 stars - I don't understand the hype around Magic Seaweed Santa Cruz. Every time I've relied on their forecast, I've been let down. The waves are either completely flat or nothing like what they predicted. It's frustrating and a waste of time. I'd strongly advise against using this site for surf forecasts.

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