Best surfing near Petaluma

14 surf breaks · 14 ranked · updated 2026-06-28 · off-season

Explore the best surfing near Petaluma, 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 14 of 14 surf breaks · best 15 shown on the map
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Dillon Beach
#1 Dillon Beach
16.9 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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North beach, pt reyes
#2 North beach, pt reyes
20.3 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
D
Drakes Bay
#3 Drakes Bay
20.6 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
D
Double point
#4 Double point
21.2 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
D
Doran Beach
#5 Doran Beach
21.6 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
B
Bolinas
#6 Bolinas
22.9 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
S
Stinson Beach
#7 Stinson Beach
23.3 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
R
RCA
#8 RCA
23.6 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
S
Salmon Creek
#9 Salmon Creek
23.8 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Fort Cronkite (Rodeo Beach)
#10 Fort Cronkite (Rodeo Beach)
28.7 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Russian Rivermouth
#11 Russian Rivermouth
29.6 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Fort Point
#12 Fort Point
30.9 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Ocean Beach
#13 Ocean Beach
34.2 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
B
Bill's Bowls
#14 Bill's Bowls
38.7 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid

Surfing near Petaluma

The Petaluma area has 14 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 Petaluma

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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