Best surfing near Ballard

33 surf breaks · 33 ranked · updated 2026-06-28 · off-season

Explore the best surfing near Ballard, California — every spot ranked by our conditions-aware Snoflo score: live conditions first, then visitor reviews and logged trips. Click a pin on the map for the score and what's driving it.

Showing the top 15 of 33 surf breaks · best 15 shown on the map
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Tajuigas Ranch
#1 Tajuigas Ranch
11.3 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Refugio
#2 Refugio
11.9 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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El Capitan
#3 El Capitan
13.3 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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ED's
#4 ED's
14.8 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Seals
#5 Seals
17.1 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Driftwoods
#6 Driftwoods
17.7 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Rockpile
#7 Rockpile
19.5 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Sands
#8 Sands
20.9 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Devereux
#9 Devereux
21.2 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Jalama
#10 Jalama
22.1 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Whitey's
#11 Whitey's
22.1 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Tarantulas
#12 Tarantulas
22.2 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Depressions
#13 Depressions
22.3 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Goleta Rock
#14 Goleta Rock
22.4 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Campus Point
#15 Campus Point
22.5 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid

Surfing near Ballard

The Ballard area has 33 surf breaks on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.

How we rank the best surfing near Ballard

How are these surf breaks ranked?

Each gets a daily Snoflo score blending live conditions, visitor review ratings, and logged trips. The order reflects what's best right now and re-ranks every day.

How often does it update?

Daily, as new conditions, reviews, and trips arrive — so "best right now" means right now.

What do the numbers on the map mean?

Each pin shows that spot's current Snoflo score; tap it for the breakdown and a link to the full report.

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