Best surfing near San Carlos

30 surf breaks · 30 ranked · updated 2026-06-28 · off-season

Explore the best surfing near San Carlos, 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 30 surf breaks · best 15 shown on the map
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Sharp Park
#1 Sharp Park
15.4 mi away
Why 72: 5.0★ from 1 review
72Top-rated
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Francis Beach
#2 Francis Beach
9.8 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
P
Princeton Breakwater
#3 Princeton Breakwater
10.9 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
T
Tunitas Creek
#4 Tunitas Creek
11.9 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
M
Mavericks
#5 Mavericks
12.4 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
M
Montara
#6 Montara
13.8 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
G
Gray Whale Cove
#7 Gray Whale Cove
14.1 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
L
Linda Mar
#8 Linda Mar
14.4 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
L
Linda Mar
#9 Linda Mar
14.5 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Rockaway Beach
#10 Rockaway Beach
14.6 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Pedro Point
#11 Pedro Point
15.2 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Ocean Beach
#12 Ocean Beach
22.1 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Fort Point
#13 Fort Point
24.4 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Ano Nuevo
#14 Ano Nuevo
26.5 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Fort Cronkite (Rodeo Beach)
#15 Fort Cronkite (Rodeo Beach)
27.3 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid

Surfing near San Carlos

The San Carlos area has 30 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 San Carlos

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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