Best surfing near Pacifica

21 surf breaks · 21 ranked · updated 2026-06-28 · off-season

Explore the best surfing near Pacifica, 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 21 surf breaks · best 15 shown on the map
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Sharp Park
#1 Sharp Park
2.1 mi away
Why 72: 5.0★ from 1 review
72Top-rated
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Rockaway Beach
#2 Rockaway Beach
1.1 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Linda Mar
#3 Linda Mar
1.4 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Linda Mar
#4 Linda Mar
1.5 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Pedro Point
#5 Pedro Point
2.3 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Gray Whale Cove
#6 Gray Whale Cove
3.5 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Montara
#7 Montara
4.3 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Princeton Breakwater
#8 Princeton Breakwater
7.3 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Mavericks
#9 Mavericks
7.9 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Francis Beach
#10 Francis Beach
10.0 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Ocean Beach
#11 Ocean Beach
10.3 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Fort Point
#12 Fort Point
14.1 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Fort Cronkite (Rodeo Beach)
#13 Fort Cronkite (Rodeo Beach)
15.9 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Tunitas Creek
#14 Tunitas Creek
17.7 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Stinson Beach
#15 Stinson Beach
22.3 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid

Surfing near Pacifica

The Pacifica area has 21 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 Pacifica

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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