Best surfing near Santa Clara

35 surf breaks · 35 ranked · updated 2026-06-28 · off-season

Explore the best surfing near Santa Clara, 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 35 surf breaks · best 15 shown on the map
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Santa Cruz - 26th
#1 Santa Cruz - 26th
28.2 mi away
Why 72: 5.0★ from 1 review
72Top-rated
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Sharp Park
#2 Sharp Park
34.4 mi away
Why 72: 5.0★ from 1 review
72Top-rated
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Raging Waters
#3 Raging Waters
8.6 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Tunitas Creek
#4 Tunitas Creek
23.8 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Waddell Creek
#5 Waddell Creek
25.3 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Ano Nuevo
#6 Ano Nuevo
25.6 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Scott's Creek
#7 Scott's Creek
26.7 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Capitola jetty
#8 Capitola jetty
27.2 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Francis Beach
#9 Francis Beach
27.2 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Davenport
#10 Davenport
27.5 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Santa Cruz - 41st privates
#11 Santa Cruz - 41st privates
27.6 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Shaks
#12 Shaks
27.9 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Murph Bar
#13 Murph Bar
28.0 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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The Hook
#14 The Hook
28.0 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Blacks
#15 Blacks
28.1 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid

Surfing near Santa Clara

The Santa Clara area has 35 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 Clara

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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