Best surfing near Menlo Park

36 surf breaks · 36 ranked · updated 2026-06-28 · off-season

Explore the best surfing near Menlo Park, 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 36 surf breaks · best 15 shown on the map
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Sharp Park
#1 Sharp Park
21.1 mi away
Why 72: 5.0★ from 1 review
72Top-rated
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Santa Cruz - 26th
#2 Santa Cruz - 26th
36.1 mi away
Why 72: 5.0★ from 1 review
72Top-rated
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Tunitas Creek
#3 Tunitas Creek
13.7 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
F
Francis Beach
#4 Francis Beach
14.5 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Princeton Breakwater
#5 Princeton Breakwater
16.2 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Mavericks
#6 Mavericks
17.6 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
M
Montara
#7 Montara
19.4 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
G
Gray Whale Cove
#8 Gray Whale Cove
19.8 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Linda Mar
#9 Linda Mar
20.2 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Linda Mar
#10 Linda Mar
20.2 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Rockaway Beach
#11 Rockaway Beach
20.4 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Pedro Point
#12 Pedro Point
21.0 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Raging Waters
#13 Raging Waters
21.8 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Ano Nuevo
#14 Ano Nuevo
24.5 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Waddell Creek
#15 Waddell Creek
25.3 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid

Surfing near Menlo Park

The Menlo Park area has 36 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 Menlo Park

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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