Best surfing near San Francisco

20 surf breaks · 20 ranked · updated 2026-06-28 · off-season

Explore the best surfing near San Francisco, 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 20 surf breaks · best 15 shown on the map
S
Sharp Park
#1 Sharp Park
9.7 mi away
Why 72: 5.0★ from 1 review
72Top-rated
F
Fort Point
#2 Fort Point
3.6 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
O
Ocean Beach
#3 Ocean Beach
4.0 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
F
Fort Cronkite (Rodeo Beach)
#4 Fort Cronkite (Rodeo Beach)
7.0 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
R
Rockaway Beach
#5 Rockaway Beach
11.3 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
L
Linda Mar
#6 Linda Mar
12.1 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
L
Linda Mar
#7 Linda Mar
12.2 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
P
Pedro Point
#8 Pedro Point
12.4 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
G
Gray Whale Cove
#9 Gray Whale Cove
14.5 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
S
Stinson Beach
#10 Stinson Beach
14.7 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
M
Montara
#11 Montara
15.4 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
B
Bolinas
#12 Bolinas
16.3 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
R
RCA
#13 RCA
16.7 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
P
Princeton Breakwater
#14 Princeton Breakwater
18.5 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
M
Mavericks
#15 Mavericks
19.2 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid

Surfing near San Francisco

The San Francisco area has 20 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 Francisco

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.

More surfing in California