Best surfing near San Luis Obispo

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

Explore the best surfing near San Luis Obispo, 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
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Sewers
#1 Sewers
7.4 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Sand Spit - Port San Luis
#2 Sand Spit - Port San Luis
7.9 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Pismo Beach
#3 Pismo Beach
9.0 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Oceano
#4 Oceano
11.6 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Sand Spit
#5 Sand Spit
11.7 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Hazard Canyon
#6 Hazard Canyon
12.0 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Left Spot
#7 Left Spot
12.1 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Widdows
#8 Widdows
12.8 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Hippo Rock
#9 Hippo Rock
12.9 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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The Pit
#10 The Pit
13.1 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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A-Beach
#11 A-Beach
14.5 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Cayucos
#12 Cayucos
17.9 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Mouse Rock
#13 Mouse Rock
18.0 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Main Street
#14 Main Street
20.8 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Silos
#15 Silos
26.7 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid

Surfing near San Luis Obispo

The San Luis Obispo 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 Luis Obispo

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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