Best surfing near Carpinteria

43 surf breaks · 43 ranked · updated 2026-06-28 · off-season

Explore the best surfing near Carpinteria, 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 43 surf breaks · best 15 shown on the map
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Santa Clause
#1 Santa Clause
3.2 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
C
Carpinteria Beach
#2 Carpinteria Beach
3.5 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
J
Jelly Bowl
#3 Jelly Bowl
3.7 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
S
Serena's
#4 Serena's
3.7 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
R
Rincon
#5 Rincon
5.1 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
R
Rincon
#6 Rincon
5.2 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
F
Fernald Point
#7 Fernald Point
6.3 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
H
Hammonds Reef
#8 Hammonds Reef
7.3 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
L
Little Rincon
#9 Little Rincon
7.4 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
H
Hobson's
#10 Hobson's
9.2 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
S
Sandspit
#11 Sandspit
10.3 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
P
Pitas Point
#12 Pitas Point
11.1 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Leadbetter
#13 Leadbetter
11.1 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
M
Mondos
#14 Mondos
11.4 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
F
Faria
#15 Faria
11.4 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid

Surfing near Carpinteria

The Carpinteria area has 43 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 Carpinteria

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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