Best surfing near Encinitas

87 surf breaks · 87 ranked · updated 2026-06-28 · off-season

Explore the best surfing near Encinitas, 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 87 surf breaks · best 15 shown on the map
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Santa Clara Court
#1 Santa Clara Court
18.9 mi away
Why 72: 5.0★ from 1 review
72Top-rated
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Encinitas - D Street
#2 Encinitas - D Street
2.3 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
D
D Street
#3 D Street
2.3 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Swamis
#4 Swamis
2.4 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Boneyards
#5 Boneyards
2.5 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Pipes - San elijo state beach
#6 Pipes - San elijo state beach
2.6 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Beacons
#7 Beacons
2.7 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Suckouts
#8 Suckouts
2.9 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Turtles
#9 Turtles
2.9 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Tippers
#10 Tippers
3.0 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Cardiff reef
#11 Cardiff reef
3.1 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Leucadia
#12 Leucadia
3.2 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Grandview
#13 Grandview
3.3 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Seaside Reef
#14 Seaside Reef
3.9 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Tabletops  Playgrounds
#15 Tabletops Playgrounds
4.2 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid

Surfing near Encinitas

The Encinitas area has 87 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 Encinitas

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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