Best surfing near Pacific Palisades

60 surf breaks · 60 ranked · updated 2026-06-28 · off-season

Explore the best surfing near Pacific Palisades, 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 60 surf breaks · best 15 shown on the map
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Will Rogers
#1 Will Rogers
1.2 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Sunset
#2 Sunset
1.6 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
T
Topanga Point
#3 Topanga Point
3.3 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Bay Street, Santa Monica
#4 Bay Street, Santa Monica
3.6 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Santa Monica - Samo 20
#5 Santa Monica - Samo 20
3.6 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
O
Ocean Park, Santa Monica
#6 Ocean Park, Santa Monica
4.1 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Venice - Rose Avenue
#7 Venice - Rose Avenue
4.6 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
V
Venice Breakwater
#8 Venice Breakwater
5.2 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Venice Pier
#9 Venice Pier
5.9 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Gillis
#10 Gillis
8.1 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Malibu
#11 Malibu
8.8 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Dockweiler Beach
#12 Dockweiler Beach
9.6 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Pipe
#13 Pipe
10.1 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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El Segundo Beach Jetty
#14 El Segundo Beach Jetty
11.0 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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El Porto
#15 El Porto
11.5 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid

Surfing near Pacific Palisades

The Pacific Palisades area has 60 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 Pacific Palisades

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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