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Best surfing near Palo Alto

37 surf breaks · 37 ranked · updated 2026-06-28 · off-season

Explore the best surfing near Palo Alto, 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 37 surf breaks · best 15 shown on the map
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Sharp Park
#1 Sharp Park
24.8 mi away
Why 72: 5.0★ from 1 review
72Top-rated
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Santa Cruz - 26th
#2 Santa Cruz - 26th
31.0 mi away
Why 72: 5.0★ from 1 review
72Top-rated
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Tunitas Creek
#3 Tunitas Creek
12.1 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Francis Beach
#4 Francis Beach
15.8 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Princeton Breakwater
#5 Princeton Breakwater
18.1 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Ano Nuevo
#6 Ano Nuevo
19.3 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Mavericks
#7 Mavericks
19.3 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Waddell Creek
#8 Waddell Creek
20.0 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Raging Waters
#9 Raging Waters
20.4 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Montara
#10 Montara
22.0 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Gray Whale Cove
#11 Gray Whale Cove
22.5 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Scott's Creek
#12 Scott's Creek
23.2 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Linda Mar
#13 Linda Mar
23.4 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Linda Mar
#14 Linda Mar
23.4 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Rockaway Beach
#15 Rockaway Beach
23.7 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid

Surfing near Palo Alto

The Palo Alto area has 37 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 Palo Alto

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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