Best surfing near Hillsborough

23 surf breaks · 23 ranked · updated 2026-06-28 · off-season

Explore the best surfing near Hillsborough, 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 23 surf breaks · best 15 shown on the map
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Sharp Park
#1 Sharp Park
8.3 mi away
Why 72: 5.0★ from 1 review
72Top-rated
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Princeton Breakwater
#2 Princeton Breakwater
7.5 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Linda Mar
#3 Linda Mar
7.7 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Rockaway Beach
#4 Rockaway Beach
7.7 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Linda Mar
#5 Linda Mar
7.8 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Gray Whale Cove
#6 Gray Whale Cove
8.2 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Montara
#7 Montara
8.2 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Francis Beach
#8 Francis Beach
8.6 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Pedro Point
#9 Pedro Point
8.6 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Mavericks
#10 Mavericks
9.1 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Tunitas Creek
#11 Tunitas Creek
14.8 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Ocean Beach
#12 Ocean Beach
15.0 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Fort Point
#13 Fort Point
17.7 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Fort Cronkite (Rodeo Beach)
#14 Fort Cronkite (Rodeo Beach)
20.4 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Stinson Beach
#15 Stinson Beach
27.5 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid

Surfing near Hillsborough

The Hillsborough area has 23 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 Hillsborough

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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