Best surfing near Gilroy

30 surf breaks · 30 ranked · updated 2026-06-28 · off-season

Explore the best surfing near Gilroy, 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 30 surf breaks · best 15 shown on the map
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Santa Cruz - 26th
#1 Santa Cruz - 26th
23.9 mi away
Why 72: 5.0★ from 1 review
72Top-rated
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Manresa
#2 Manresa
18.1 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Moss Landing
#3 Moss Landing
19.2 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Capitola jetty
#4 Capitola jetty
22.0 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Santa Cruz - 41st privates
#5 Santa Cruz - 41st privates
22.6 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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The Hook
#6 The Hook
23.0 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Pleasure Point
#7 Pleasure Point
23.4 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Santa Cruz - RockView St
#8 Santa Cruz - RockView St
23.7 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Blacks
#9 Blacks
24.6 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Murph Bar
#10 Murph Bar
24.9 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Raging Waters
#11 Raging Waters
26.2 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Marina
#12 Marina
26.2 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Cowells cove
#13 Cowells cove
26.3 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Steamer Lane
#14 Steamer Lane
26.4 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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The Wedge
#15 The Wedge
26.6 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid

Surfing near Gilroy

The Gilroy area has 30 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 Gilroy

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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