Best surfing near Scotts Valley

36 surf breaks · 36 ranked · updated 2026-06-28 · off-season

Explore the best surfing near Scotts Valley, 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 36 surf breaks · best 15 shown on the map
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Santa Cruz - 26th
#1 Santa Cruz - 26th
8.2 mi away
Why 72: 5.0★ from 1 review
72Top-rated
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3 Mile
#2 3 Mile
6.8 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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4 Mile
#3 4 Mile
6.8 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Cowells cove
#4 Cowells cove
6.9 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Laguna Creek
#5 Laguna Creek
6.9 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Mitchell's Cove
#6 Mitchell's Cove
7.2 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Natural Bridges
#7 Natural Bridges
7.2 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Shaks
#8 Shaks
7.2 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Murph Bar
#9 Murph Bar
7.3 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Steamer Lane
#10 Steamer Lane
7.3 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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The Wedge
#11 The Wedge
7.3 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Davenport
#12 Davenport
7.4 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Blacks
#13 Blacks
7.7 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Pleasure Point
#14 Pleasure Point
8.5 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Santa Cruz - 41st privates
#15 Santa Cruz - 41st privates
8.5 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid

Surfing near Scotts Valley

The Scotts Valley area has 36 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 Scotts Valley

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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