Best surfing near Novato

19 surf breaks · 19 ranked · updated 2026-06-28 · off-season

Explore the best surfing near Novato, 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 19 surf breaks · best 15 shown on the map
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Sharp Park
#1 Sharp Park
34.7 mi away
Why 72: 5.0★ from 1 review
72Top-rated
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Stinson Beach
#2 Stinson Beach
17.7 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
B
Bolinas
#3 Bolinas
18.0 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Double point
#4 Double point
18.9 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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RCA
#5 RCA
19.0 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Fort Cronkite (Rodeo Beach)
#6 Fort Cronkite (Rodeo Beach)
21.0 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
F
Fort Point
#7 Fort Point
22.5 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
D
Drakes Bay
#8 Drakes Bay
23.3 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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North beach, pt reyes
#9 North beach, pt reyes
24.7 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
D
Dillon Beach
#10 Dillon Beach
25.4 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Ocean Beach
#11 Ocean Beach
26.3 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
D
Doran Beach
#12 Doran Beach
30.7 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Salmon Creek
#13 Salmon Creek
33.2 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Rockaway Beach
#14 Rockaway Beach
36.3 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Linda Mar
#15 Linda Mar
37.0 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid

Surfing near Novato

The Novato area has 19 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 Novato

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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