Best surfing near Pasadena

56 surf breaks · 56 ranked · updated 2026-06-28 · off-season

Explore the best surfing near Pasadena, 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 56 surf breaks · best 15 shown on the map
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Venice - Rose Avenue
#1 Venice - Rose Avenue
22.6 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Venice Pier
#2 Venice Pier
22.6 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Venice Breakwater
#3 Venice Breakwater
22.7 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Ocean Park, Santa Monica
#4 Ocean Park, Santa Monica
22.8 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Gillis
#5 Gillis
22.8 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
B
Bay Street, Santa Monica
#6 Bay Street, Santa Monica
22.9 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Santa Monica - Samo 20
#7 Santa Monica - Samo 20
22.9 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
D
Dockweiler Beach
#8 Dockweiler Beach
23.1 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Pipe
#9 Pipe
23.3 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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El Segundo Beach Jetty
#10 El Segundo Beach Jetty
23.6 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Hammerland
#11 Hammerland
23.8 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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El Porto
#12 El Porto
23.9 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Will Rogers
#13 Will Rogers
24.0 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Manhattan 26th street
#14 Manhattan 26th street
24.4 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Manhattan Beach Pier
#15 Manhattan Beach Pier
24.6 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid

Surfing near Pasadena

The Pasadena area has 56 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 Pasadena

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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