Best surfing near Capistrano Beach

69 surf breaks · 69 ranked · updated 2026-06-28 · off-season

Explore the best surfing near Capistrano Beach, 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 69 surf breaks · best 15 shown on the map
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Doheny
#1 Doheny
1.8 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Birdhits
#2 Birdhits
2.6 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Linda Lane Beach
#3 Linda Lane Beach
2.9 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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San Clemente Pier
#4 San Clemente Pier
3.1 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Dana Point
#5 Dana Point
3.2 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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T Street
#6 T Street
3.4 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Salt Creek : Gravels
#7 Salt Creek : Gravels
3.9 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Salt Creek Point
#8 Salt Creek Point
3.9 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Salt Creek- Middles
#9 Salt Creek- Middles
4.1 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Riviera
#10 Riviera
4.3 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Salt Creek Heroins
#11 Salt Creek Heroins
4.6 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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State park
#12 State park
4.7 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Three Arch Bay
#13 Three Arch Bay
5.2 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Cottons
#14 Cottons
5.5 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Thousand steps
#15 Thousand steps
5.8 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid

Surfing near Capistrano Beach

The Capistrano Beach area has 69 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 Capistrano Beach

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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