Best surfing near Saratoga

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

Explore the best surfing near Saratoga, 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
21.1 mi away
Why 72: 5.0★ from 1 review
72Top-rated
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Sharp Park
#2 Sharp Park
35.8 mi away
Why 72: 5.0★ from 1 review
72Top-rated
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Raging Waters
#3 Raging Waters
13.8 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Waddell Creek
#4 Waddell Creek
17.1 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Ano Nuevo
#5 Ano Nuevo
17.7 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Scott's Creek
#6 Scott's Creek
18.2 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Davenport
#7 Davenport
18.9 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Shaks
#8 Shaks
19.4 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Laguna Creek
#9 Laguna Creek
20.0 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Capitola jetty
#10 Capitola jetty
20.5 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Murph Bar
#11 Murph Bar
20.6 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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4 Mile
#12 4 Mile
20.6 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Cowells cove
#13 Cowells cove
20.7 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Tunitas Creek
#14 Tunitas Creek
20.7 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Santa Cruz - 41st privates
#15 Santa Cruz - 41st privates
20.8 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid

Surfing near Saratoga

The Saratoga 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 Saratoga

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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