Best surfing near Santa Ana

76 surf breaks · 76 ranked · updated 2026-06-28 · off-season

Explore the best surfing near Santa Ana, 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 76 surf breaks · best 15 shown on the map
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Huntington Beach
#1 Huntington Beach
9.1 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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56th St.
#2 56th St.
9.1 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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17th Street
#3 17th Street
9.2 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Newport beach
#4 Newport beach
9.2 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Newport Beach River Jetties
#5 Newport Beach River Jetties
9.2 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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40th Street
#6 40th Street
9.3 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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36th street
#7 36th street
9.4 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Blackies
#8 Blackies
9.8 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Bolsa Chica
#9 Bolsa Chica
9.9 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Newport - 15th Street
#10 Newport - 15th Street
9.9 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Middles
#11 Middles
10.0 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Cylinders
#12 Cylinders
10.4 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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The Wedge
#13 The Wedge
10.5 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Sunset Beach usa north OC
#14 Sunset Beach usa north OC
10.7 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Anderson Street
#15 Anderson Street
11.2 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid

Surfing near Santa Ana

The Santa Ana area has 76 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 Santa Ana

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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