Santa Cruz - Steamer lane

Went today to see some big waves at famous Steamer lane in Santa Cruz, California (12.28.2024). Made this short clip, hope you enjoy it :)
Shot on Lumix S5 ii with 20-60 kit lens

[@FlandersFilm]

Arrived in Santa Cruz in 1975. The laid-back community, with artists, musicians and growers - and Steamer's Winter swells - became my reason for staying. My heart is still there... Thanks!

[@madmozg]

It’s a very beautiful and unique place for everyone :)

[@Rex-l2t]

Surfing Northern California during the winter in 1970s wetsuits was brutal. Blue and paralysed hands and god awful wetsuit rashes comes to mind.

[@madmozg]

@@Rex-l2t thats interesting! I would like to read some stories about that time.

[@SashaKhodzinskiy]

Beautiful video😍

[@madmozg]

Thanks, I'm glad you liked the shots! 🙏

[@ttcherrick]

This is where I learned to surf - in the summer on 3’ shore break on an 8’ nerf board. I used to watch these scary monsters in the winter with awe and dread. Still not good enough to take on these behemoths (by my standards: an eternal kook).

[@madmozg]

I don't surf at all, but I love watching people take on these huge waves because it takes both experience and fearlessness. Respect!

[@Just_Joe_King]

Beautiful shots

[@madmozg]

Thank you 🙏

[@dobbins4323]

Great mood, beautiful images.

[@madmozg]

Thank you for watching! 🙌

[@nicksinderson3302]

Middle Peak is truly a freak of nature...NW swells can start bending and stacking on the reef a mile out to sea. The larger the swell the farther out to sea they start marching in. I loved watching them as l suited up. Once in the water there are only two things on your mind; get a wave and avoid getting cleaned-up.

[@madmozg]

Well said! 🫡

[@garygreensmith858]

Great video. I go there often. To It's Beach with my labradore!

[@madmozg]

Yeah that hidden beach is great! :)

[@GoodEnergyElectric]

I enjoyed

[@madmozg]

Thank you! 🙌

[@uh2998]

I miss the steamer lane,pogonip and steamer lane supply 🌲🌊

[@olgaboiko7006]

Mesmerizing ❤

[@markyoung3044]

best place i ever surf

[@andriiboboshko6177]

Nice video.

[@madmozg]

Thanks for watching! :)

[@Unwavering137]

When your out there surfing in the lineup, things move a little quicker. When you've got a double-overhead set crashing down on you the perspective moves a little quicker and less dreamy like. It's still fun and beautiful, but pretty scary.

[@madmozg]

I can't even imagine, it looks scary from the shore!