Best surfing near UC Irvine

71 surf breaks · 71 ranked · updated 2026-06-28 · off-season

Explore the best surfing near UC Irvine, 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 71 surf breaks · best 15 shown on the map
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The Wedge
#1 The Wedge
3.9 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Cylinders
#2 Cylinders
4.1 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Middles
#3 Middles
4.8 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Newport - 15th Street
#4 Newport - 15th Street
5.1 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Blackies
#5 Blackies
5.6 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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36th street
#6 36th street
5.8 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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40th Street
#7 40th Street
5.8 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Newport beach
#8 Newport beach
5.8 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Newport Beach River Jetties
#9 Newport Beach River Jetties
5.8 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Scotchmans Cove
#10 Scotchmans Cove
6.0 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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56th St.
#11 56th St.
6.1 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Crescent bay
#12 Crescent bay
6.8 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Thaila Street
#13 Thaila Street
8.0 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Brooks Street
#14 Brooks Street
8.3 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Huntington Beach
#15 Huntington Beach
9.4 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid

Surfing near UC Irvine

The UC Irvine area has 71 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 UC Irvine

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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