Best surfing near Riverside

33 surf breaks · 33 ranked · updated 2026-06-28 · off-season

Explore the best surfing near Riverside, 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 33 surf breaks · best 15 shown on the map
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Thaila Street
#1 Thaila Street
35.3 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Brooks Street
#2 Brooks Street
35.4 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Crescent bay
#3 Crescent bay
35.6 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Thousand steps
#4 Thousand steps
36.1 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Scotchmans Cove
#5 Scotchmans Cove
36.2 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Three Arch Bay
#6 Three Arch Bay
36.2 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Salt Creek Heroins
#7 Salt Creek Heroins
36.5 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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The Wedge
#8 The Wedge
36.6 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Salt Creek- Middles
#9 Salt Creek- Middles
36.8 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Doheny
#10 Doheny
36.8 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Salt Creek : Gravels
#11 Salt Creek : Gravels
36.9 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Salt Creek Point
#12 Salt Creek Point
36.9 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Cylinders
#13 Cylinders
36.9 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Dana Point
#14 Dana Point
37.3 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Linda Lane Beach
#15 Linda Lane Beach
37.6 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid

Surfing near Riverside

The Riverside area has 33 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 Riverside

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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