Best surfing near San Juan Capistrano

66 surf breaks · 66 ranked · updated 2026-06-28 · off-season

Explore the best surfing near San Juan Capistrano, 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 66 surf breaks · best 15 shown on the map
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Doheny
#1 Doheny
3.2 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Salt Creek : Gravels
#2 Salt Creek : Gravels
3.9 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Salt Creek Point
#3 Salt Creek Point
3.9 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Dana Point
#4 Dana Point
4.0 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Salt Creek Heroins
#5 Salt Creek Heroins
4.0 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Salt Creek- Middles
#6 Salt Creek- Middles
4.0 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Three Arch Bay
#7 Three Arch Bay
4.2 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
T
Thousand steps
#8 Thousand steps
4.6 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Birdhits
#9 Birdhits
5.8 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Linda Lane Beach
#10 Linda Lane Beach
5.9 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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San Clemente Pier
#11 San Clemente Pier
6.1 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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T Street
#12 T Street
6.5 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Brooks Street
#13 Brooks Street
7.0 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Thaila Street
#14 Thaila Street
7.1 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Riviera
#15 Riviera
7.3 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid

Surfing near San Juan Capistrano

The San Juan Capistrano area has 66 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 Juan Capistrano

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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