Best surfing near Cardiff By The S

84 surf breaks · 84 ranked · updated 2026-06-28 · off-season

Explore the best surfing near Cardiff By The S, 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 84 surf breaks · best 15 shown on the map
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Santa Clara Court
#1 Santa Clara Court
16.7 mi away
Why 72: 5.0★ from 1 review
72Top-rated
C
Cardiff reef
#2 Cardiff reef
0.7 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
S
Suckouts
#3 Suckouts
0.7 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
T
Tippers
#4 Tippers
0.7 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
P
Pipes - San elijo state beach
#5 Pipes - San elijo state beach
0.8 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
T
Turtles
#6 Turtles
0.8 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
S
Swamis
#7 Swamis
1.3 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
S
Seaside Reef
#8 Seaside Reef
1.5 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
B
Boneyards
#9 Boneyards
1.6 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
T
Tabletops  Playgrounds
#10 Tabletops Playgrounds
1.8 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
E
Encinitas - D Street
#11 Encinitas - D Street
2.0 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
D
D Street
#12 D Street
2.0 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
F
Fletchers Cove
#13 Fletchers Cove
2.2 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
C
Cherry Hill
#14 Cherry Hill
2.9 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
B
Beacons
#15 Beacons
3.4 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid

Surfing near Cardiff By The S

The Cardiff By The S area has 84 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 Cardiff By The S

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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