Best surfing near Santa Ynez

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

Explore the best surfing near Santa Ynez, 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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El Capitan
#1 El Capitan
13.5 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
R
Refugio
#2 Refugio
13.8 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
T
Tajuigas Ranch
#3 Tajuigas Ranch
14.2 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
E
ED's
#4 ED's
14.2 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
S
Seals
#5 Seals
15.5 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
D
Driftwoods
#6 Driftwoods
15.7 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
R
Rockpile
#7 Rockpile
17.2 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
S
Sands
#8 Sands
18.4 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
D
Devereux
#9 Devereux
18.6 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
G
Goleta Rock
#10 Goleta Rock
19.1 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
D
Depressions
#11 Depressions
19.3 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
C
Campus Point
#12 Campus Point
19.4 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
S
Shelves
#13 Shelves
20.2 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
M
More Mesa
#14 More Mesa
20.5 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
H
Hendry's beach - arroyo burro
#15 Hendry's beach - arroyo burro
22.9 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid

Surfing near Santa Ynez

The Santa Ynez 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 Ynez

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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