Best surfing near Sand City

32 surf breaks · 32 ranked · updated 2026-06-28 · off-season

Explore the best surfing near Sand City, 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 32 surf breaks · best 15 shown on the map
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Santa Cruz - 26th
#1 Santa Cruz - 26th
25.9 mi away
Why 72: 5.0★ from 1 review
72Top-rated
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Seaside
#2 Seaside
4.0 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Del Monte Beach
#3 Del Monte Beach
4.6 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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The Wharf
#4 The Wharf
5.7 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Marina
#5 Marina
6.0 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Lover's Point
#6 Lover's Point
7.1 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Asilomar
#7 Asilomar
8.6 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Carmel
#8 Carmel
9.1 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Ghost tree
#9 Ghost tree
9.8 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Moss Landing
#10 Moss Landing
14.0 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Garrapata
#11 Garrapata
15.2 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Manresa
#12 Manresa
22.3 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Andrew molera state beach
#13 Andrew molera state beach
23.4 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Pleasure Point
#14 Pleasure Point
25.7 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Santa Cruz - RockView St
#15 Santa Cruz - RockView St
25.7 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid

Surfing near Sand City

The Sand City area has 32 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 Sand City

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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