Surf

Steamer Lane Competition

The star event at The Lane has paddle surfers flocking to Santa Cruz from across the globe to take advantage of one of Santa Cruz’s most fabled breaks. Waves break along West Cliff Drive and can hold sets of double overhead+ size that eventually taper out into a more friendly size range.  Steamer Lane is host to Santa Cruz Paddlefest’s elite surfing competition of surf kayaks, stand up paddle boards, and waveskis. Each class competes separately earning points by performing dynamic maneuvers.. Competitors surf through several 4-5 man heats eventually competing in the Finals Sunday afternoon.

Cowells Classic Competition

The Cowells Classic started many years ago as part of SCPF as a friendly surfing competition. Located at the tail end of The Lane paddle surfers are able to score long waves without the intense competition scene held at the Lane. Cowells is promoted within our event as an intermediate class of surf paddlers.