The Surf Window

Surf Breaks in USA

519 breaks mapped across 44 regions. Conditions, tips, and crew at every spot.

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Region

Showing 519 breaks

Alabama (1)

Alaska (16)

Adak Island

Alaska

A remote reef break on the Aleutian Islands with powerful, consistent swell, one of Alaska's most isolated waves, accessible…

ReefAdvanced

Chirikof Island

Alaska

A remote reef break in the North Pacific with powerful, consistent swell, sea otters and marine wildlife common, extreme…

ReefAdvanced

Cold Bay

Alaska

A beachbreak on Alaska's remote southwest coast, consistent waves and large seabird colonies, extreme isolation but incredible…

BeachIntermediate

Craig

Alaska

On Prince of Wales Island in Alaska's inside passage, Craig is a small fishing community surrounded by old-growth Tongass…

BeachIntermediate

Dutch Harbor

Alaska

A sheltered beachbreak inside Dutch Harbor with small, mellow waves, great for learning in Alaska's most accessible hub.

BeachBeginner

Gulf of Alaska

Alaska

A remote reef break in the open Gulf of Alaska, powerful swell and consistent quality, requires boat access or expedition…

ReefAdvanced

Homer Spit

Alaska

At the tip of the Homer Spit jutting into Kachemak Bay, this unique Alaska break has small but surfable waves in a setting of…

BeachIntermediate

Icy Bay

Alaska

A powerful reef break in the Alaska Range with thick barrels and cold water, one of Alaska's most serious waves, icebergs…

ReefExpert

Juneau Beach

Alaska

Alaska's capital city fronts the Gastineau Channel, and while the surf here is modest, the setting, glaciers, mountains, and…

BeachIntermediate

Kodiak Island

Alaska

Alaska's Emerald Isle delivers world-class cold-water reef and beach breaks on a remote island where grizzly bears outnumber…

BeachAdvanced

Middleton Island

Alaska

A beachbreak on the outer coast with consistent peaks and good shape, less crowded due to remote location, summer-only access.

BeachIntermediate

Montague Island

Alaska

A rocky reef break off Montague Island with powerful tubes and consistent quality, sea otters and marine life frequent the area.

ReefAdvanced

Shemya

Alaska

An extreme reef break on Shemya Island at Alaska's western edge, powerful waves, icebergs possible in winter, ultra-remote and…

ReefExpert

Sitka

Alaska

On Baranof Island in Southeast Alaska, Sitka is surrounded by dramatic temperate rainforest and open Pacific, a historical…

BeachAdvanced

Unalaska

Alaska

A beachbreak near Dutch Harbor with consistent peaks and good shape, slightly more accessible than other remote Aleutian breaks.

BeachIntermediate

Yakutat

Alaska

A tiny Alaska panhandle town accessible only by air or sea, Yakutat is North America's most remote surf destination, empty point…

BeachAdvanced

Bay Area (15)

Bolinas

Bay Area

Protected point break with long, forgiving rides and clean shape.

PointIntermediate

Dillon Beach

Bay Area

Exposed point break with peaks and shoulders.

PointIntermediate

Fort Point

Bay Area

Iconic left-hand point break under the Golden Gate Bridge.

PointAdvanced

Montara State Beach

Bay Area

Consistent beach break south of Half Moon Bay with reliable peaks and good shape.

BeachIntermediate

Muir Beach

Bay Area

Protected cove break with consistent peaks and forgiving shape.

BeachIntermediate

Ocean Beach SF Kelly's Cove

Bay Area

Powerful left-hand point break with heavy tubes and big wave potential.

BeachAdvanced

Ocean Beach SF Noriega

Bay Area

Soft, friendly section of Ocean Beach with slower waves and sandy bottom.

BeachBeginner

Ocean Beach SF VFW's

Bay Area

Central beach break section with cleaner shape than south end.

BeachIntermediate

Pacifica Linda Mar

Bay Area

Reliable beach break with sand bar formations that shift seasonally.

BeachIntermediate

Pacifica Rockaway

Bay Area

Rocky point break with A-frame peaks and good shoulder rides.

PointIntermediate

Pedro Point

Bay Area

Heavy point break with consistent shape and powerful walls.

PointAdvanced

Princeton Jetty

Bay Area

Rock jetty break with fast walls and fun shape.

PointIntermediate

Rodeo Beach

Bay Area

Small, protected beach with gentle waves and sandy bottom.

BeachBeginner

Ross's Cove

Bay Area

Protected cove break with mellow waves and sandy bottom.

BeachBeginner

Stinson Beach

Bay Area

Mellow beach break with reliable peaks and long sandy bottom.

BeachIntermediate

Big Island (5)

Central Coast (19)

26th Avenue

Central Coast

Heavy right-hander with steep takeoff.

ReefAdvanced

38th Avenue

Central Coast

Scenic right-hander with fast walls.

ReefIntermediate

Avila Beach

Central Coast

Protected beach break in a scenic cove.

BeachBeginner

Cambria Moonstone

Central Coast

Scenic beach break with moonstone pebbles.

BeachIntermediate

Cayucos

Central Coast

Consistent beach break below the pier.

BeachIntermediate

Davenport

Central Coast

Consistent beach break north of Santa Cruz.

BeachIntermediate

Four Mile

Central Coast

Fast beach break further north.

BeachIntermediate

Manresa

Central Coast

Secluded beach break with consistent waves.

BeachIntermediate

Monterey

Central Coast

Protected beach break at the historic bay.

BeachBeginner

Morro Bay

Central Coast

Beach break at the north end of the scenic bay.

BeachIntermediate

Moss Landing

Central Coast

Beach break at the lagoon entrance.

BeachIntermediate

Natural Bridges

Central Coast

Scenic beach break below the state natural reserve.

BeachIntermediate

Pismo Beach

Central Coast

Iconic beach break below the famous pier.

BeachBeginner

Pleasure Point First Peak

Central Coast

The main peak at Pleasure Point.

ReefIntermediate

Pleasure Point Second Peak

Central Coast

The second peak heading east from Pleasure Point.

ReefAdvanced

Rio Del Mar

Central Coast

Consistent beach break in a scenic cove.

BeachIntermediate

Scott Creek

Central Coast

Heavy right-hander at creek mouth.

BeachAdvanced

Shell Beach

Central Coast

Exposed beach break north of Pismo.

BeachIntermediate

Waddell Creek

Central Coast

Exposed beach break at creek mouth.

BeachIntermediate

Connecticut (1)

Delaware (1)

Florida (33)

Atlantic Beach

Florida

Reliable A-frame peaks near the pier with good shape and clean walls.

BeachIntermediate

Boca Raton

Florida

Reliable beachbreak with consistent peaks and good wall development.

BeachIntermediate

Boynton Beach

Florida

Consistent peaky beachbreak with good walls and reliable summer condition shape.

BeachIntermediate

Canaveral

Florida

Consistent beachbreak near the port with regular peaks and clean walls.

BeachIntermediate

Cocoa Beach

Florida

The birthplace of Florida surfing, Cocoa Beach is where Kelly Slater grew up and where Ron Jon Surf Shop first opened, a flat,…

BeachBeginner

Daytona Beach

Florida

Wide sandy beach with mellow peaks and perfect learning waves for all levels.

BeachBeginner

Deerfield Beach

Florida

Consistent beachbreak with waves on both sides of the pier and reliable summer shape.

BeachIntermediate

Delray Beach

Florida

Groomed beachbreak with good shape and reliable peaks near the pier.

BeachIntermediate

Flagler Beach

Florida

Between Daytona and St Augustine, Flagler Beach is Florida's most authentically surf-focused small town, a quiet, unspoiled…

BeachBeginner

Fort Lauderdale

Florida

Urban beachbreak with mellow peaky waves and lifeguard presence for safety.

BeachBeginner

Fort Pierce Inlet

Florida

Powerful righthand point with thick lips and strong currents from inlet flow.

PointAdvanced

Haulover Beach

Florida

Consistent beachbreak near inlet with peaks and occasional hollow sections.

BeachIntermediate

Indialantic

Florida

Solid beachbreak with peaks scattered along the wide sandy beach and reliable shape.

BeachIntermediate

Jacksonville Beach

Florida

Classic Florida east coast break with consistent summer swells and warm water.

BeachIntermediate

Jensen Beach

Florida

On Florida's Treasure Coast between Stuart and Fort Pierce, Jensen Beach catches northeast swells in a relatively uncrowded…

BeachBeginner

Juno Beach

Florida

Mellow beach with wide sandy bottom and gentle rolling peaks perfect for progression.

BeachBeginner

Jupiter Inlet

Florida

Fast-moving righthand point with strong currents and hollow sections.

PointAdvanced

Key West

Florida

Shallow reef breaks with powerful barrels and technical takeoffs in rare southern swells.

ReefAdvanced

Melbourne Beach

Florida

On Florida's Space Coast south of the Kennedy Space Center, Melbourne Beach has some of the state's most consistent and quality…

BeachBeginner

New Smyrna Beach

Florida

Florida's most surf-consistent beach and the self-proclaimed "shark bite capital of the world", New Smyrna Beach has a fun,…

BeachBeginner

Ormond Beach

Florida

Wide sandy beach with multiple peaks and consistent shape along the shoreline.

BeachIntermediate

Palm Beach FL

Florida

Groomed sandy beach with consistent peaks and light crowds away from town center.

BeachIntermediate

Panama City Beach

Florida

Florida's spring break capital doubles as the Gulf Coast's most concentrated surf scene, an unlikely combination of party resort…

BeachBeginner

Pensacola Beach

Florida

On Florida's Emerald Coast, Pensacola Beach is the Florida Panhandle's surf capital, white quartz sand beaches where Gulf swells…

BeachBeginner

Playalinda

Florida

Protected beach break with consistent peaks and light crowds in national seashore.

BeachIntermediate

Ponce Inlet

Florida

Jetty-protected righthand point with hollow waves and fast-moving walls.

PointAdvanced

Ponte Vedra

Florida

Punchy righthand walls off an old bridge pilings with strong currents and thick lips.

BeachAdvanced

Reef Road

Florida

Sharp coral formations create powerful waves with steep drops and hollow tubes in swell.

ReefAdvanced

Satellite Beach

Florida

Reliable peaky beachbreak with long walls and warm water year-round.

BeachIntermediate

Sebastian Inlet

Florida

Florida's premier surf spot, Sebastian Inlet's state park jetties funnel Atlantic swells into a consistent, wedgy peak that is…

BeachIntermediate

South Beach Miami

Florida

Urban mellow beachbreak with warm water and good summer consistency.

BeachBeginner

St Augustine Beach

Florida

Historic town beach with reliable peaks and good sand bottom consistency.

BeachIntermediate

Vilano Beach

Florida

Quiet mellow beachbreak north of St Augustine with forgiving shape and light crowds.

BeachBeginner

Georgia (1)

Kauai (8)

Los Angeles (34)

Bay Street

Los Angeles

Consistent beach break at the Santa Monica/Venice border.

BeachIntermediate

County Line

Los Angeles

The line between LA and Ventura counties.

BeachIntermediate

Dockweiler

Los Angeles

A long stretch of beach break just south of LAX with shifting sandbar peaks.

BeachIntermediate

El Porto

Los Angeles

Manhattan Beach's energetic beach break at El Porto delivers year-round peaks that punch above their weight, a South Bay staple…

BeachIntermediate

El Segundo

Los Angeles

Sand and rock beach break south of Manhattan Beach.

BeachIntermediate

First Point Malibu

Los Angeles

The main break at Malibu.

PointIntermediate

Haggertys

Los Angeles

Exposed beach break south of Torrance that gets solid swell.

BeachIntermediate

Hammerland

Los Angeles

A punchy South Bay beach break between Redondo and the pier, with fast shifting peaks.

BeachIntermediate

Hermosa Beach

Los Angeles

Mellow beach break with a pier that helps shape waves.

BeachBeginner

Indicator

Los Angeles

Protected beach break at Torrance that's ideal for learning.

BeachBeginner

Leo Carillo

Los Angeles

A long beach break at the north end of the Malibu coast with points and sand peaks spread along the state park.

BeachIntermediate

Leo Carrillo

Los Angeles

Scenic beach break below the state park.

BeachIntermediate

Lunada Bay

Los Angeles

Heavy reef break that draws swell like a magnet.

ReefAdvanced

Malibu

Los Angeles

First Point Malibu is the birthplace of California surf culture, a graceful, cobblestone right-hand point break that has shaped…

PointIntermediate

Manhattan Beach

Los Angeles

Fun beach break with good shape when sandbars cooperate.

BeachBeginner

Nicholas Canyon

Los Angeles

Protected beach at the mouth of a canyon.

BeachBeginner

Palos Verdes Cove

Los Angeles

Sheltered reef cove with intense but manageable barrels.

ReefAdvanced

Point Dume

Los Angeles

Prominent rocky point with wrapping rights and lefts.

PointAdvanced

Redondo Breakwall

Los Angeles

A wedgy peak off the Redondo breakwall that doubles up on bigger swells into heavier intermediate-to-advanced sets.

BeachIntermediate

Redondo Breakwater

Los Angeles

Rocky breakwater creates shaped waves in the harbor.

ReefIntermediate

Santa Monica

Los Angeles

The iconic Santa Monica Pier beach.

BeachBeginner

Second Point Malibu

Los Angeles

The second break heading west on Malibu.

PointAdvanced

Staircase

Los Angeles

Fast right-hander peeling off the point.

BeachAdvanced

Sunset Blvd

Los Angeles

A Pacific Palisades beach break at the bottom of Sunset Boulevard, with mellow sandbar peaks on a medium west.

BeachIntermediate

Sunset Boulevard Beach

Los Angeles

Exposed beach break south of the Santa Monica pier area.

BeachIntermediate

Surfrider Beach

Los Angeles

Mellow beach break next to Malibu Pier.

BeachBeginner

Third Point Malibu

Los Angeles

The inside point at Malibu.

PointExpert

Topanga

Los Angeles

Fast beach break below Topanga State Park.

BeachIntermediate

Torrance Beach (RAT Beach)

Los Angeles

Solid beach break below the cliffs with a fun crew.

BeachIntermediate

Trancas

Los Angeles

Consistent beach break with good shape and less crowd than Malibu-area breaks.

BeachIntermediate

Venice Breakwater

Los Angeles

Protected beach break with the pier creating shape.

BeachBeginner

Will Rogers

Los Angeles

Solid beach break below the state park.

BeachIntermediate

Zeros

Los Angeles

A sand-bottom peak off Zero's Beach that produces clean intermediate walls on the right swell.

BeachIntermediate

Zuma Beach

Los Angeles

A wide, sandy Malibu beach with reliable gentle surf and plenty of space, Zuma is one of LA County's most beloved beginner and…

BeachBeginner

Maine (6)

Maryland (2)

Massachusetts (6)

Maui (10)

Michigan (5)

Minnesota (1)

New Hampshire (2)

New Jersey (15)

Asbury Park

New Jersey

A gritty, soulful Jersey Shore town reborn through music and art, Asbury Park's beach break delivers consistent Atlantic swell…

BeachIntermediate

Avalon

New Jersey

Quality peaky break with good shape and less crowding than nearby spots.

BeachIntermediate

Bay Head

New Jersey

Protected bay area break with mellow consistent peaks and safe shape.

BeachBeginner

Belmar

New Jersey

Consistent Jersey Shore break with good shape and easy access from town.

BeachIntermediate

Deal

New Jersey

Mellow beachbreak with forgiving waves and good summer conditions.

BeachBeginner

Manasquan

New Jersey

The surf mecca of the New Jersey Shore, Manasquan Inlet focuses and amplifies south and northeast swells into one of the East…

BeachIntermediate

Monmouth Beach

New Jersey

Quality beachbreak with good shape and accessible parking near town center.

BeachIntermediate

Ocean City NJ

New Jersey

Wide sandy beach with mellow peaks and consistent summer waves.

BeachBeginner

Sandy Hook

New Jersey

At the northern tip of the Jersey Shore, Sandy Hook's position at the entrance to New York Harbor creates unique swell-focusing…

BeachBeginner

Sea Isle City

New Jersey

Consistent peaky break with good walls and reliable summer shape.

BeachIntermediate

Seaside Heights

New Jersey

Classic Jersey Shore break with solid peaks and pier breaks.

BeachIntermediate

Seven Presidents

New Jersey

Historic beach with consistent peaks and good park access.

BeachIntermediate

Spring Lake

New Jersey

Well-shaped peaky break near upscale town with good summer swells.

BeachIntermediate

Stone Harbor

New Jersey

Protected island break with consistent peaks and sheltered conditions.

BeachIntermediate

Surf City LBI

New Jersey

Consistent island break with peaky waves and multiple peaks along the coast.

BeachIntermediate

New York (10)

NorCal (22)

Black Point

NorCal

Heavy, consistent point break with powerful walls and serious tube potential.

PointAdvanced

Camel Rock

NorCal

Protected point break with consistent shape and forgiving waves.

PointIntermediate

Centerville Beach

NorCal

Mellow beach break with soft waves and sandy bottom.

BeachBeginner

Crescent City

NorCal

Open beach break with consistent peaks and good sand bar development.

BeachIntermediate

Eureka/Samoa

NorCal

Consistent beach break with quality peaks and good shape.

BeachIntermediate

Fort Bragg Glass Beach

NorCal

Unique beach break with consistent peaks and historic setting.

BeachIntermediate

Fort Ross

NorCal

Protected cove break with consistent shape and forgiving waves.

PointIntermediate

Goat Rock

NorCal

Powerful point break with heavy waves and long rides.

PointAdvanced

Gold Bluffs Beach

NorCal

Open beach break with consistent peaks and good sand bar development.

BeachIntermediate

Gualala

NorCal

Open beach break with consistent peaks and good sand bar development.

BeachIntermediate

Mavericks

NorCal

A cathedral of cold water fury lurking off the Californian cliffs near Half Moon Bay, Mavericks is one of the world's most…

ReefExpert

Mendocino

NorCal

Protected cove break with consistent peaks and scenic bluff setting.

BeachIntermediate

Moonstone Beach Humboldt

NorCal

Protected beach break with mellow waves and sandy bottom.

BeachBeginner

Ocean Beach

NorCal

San Francisco's wild, fog-shrouded beach break faces the open Pacific with raw ferocity, a moody, powerful stretch that rewards…

BeachAdvanced

Patrick's Point

NorCal

Powerful point break with heavy waves and serious tube potential.

PointAdvanced

Pebble Beach NorCal

NorCal

Heavy, exposed point break with serious power and consistent tubes.

PointAdvanced

Point Arena

NorCal

Powerful, consistent point break with heavy tubes and serious intensity.

PointAdvanced

Salmon Creek

NorCal

Open ocean beach break with consistent peaks and good sand bar development.

BeachIntermediate

Sea Ranch

NorCal

Scenic point break with consistent shape and long rides.

PointIntermediate

Shelter Cove

NorCal

Protected point break with consistent shape and forgiving waves.

PointIntermediate

Trinidad State Beach

NorCal

Quality beach break with consistent peaks and good shape.

BeachIntermediate

Westport

NorCal

Exposed point break with heavy, consistent waves and serious tube potential.

PointAdvanced

North Carolina (17)

Avon

North Carolina

Solid peaky waves with frequent barrels and thick lips on good swell days.

BeachAdvanced

Buxton Lighthouse

North Carolina

Famous lefthand point with long walls and powerful waves spawned by Diamond Shoals.

PointAdvanced

Cape Hatteras

North Carolina

The Outer Banks' most powerful and exposed surf destination, Cape Hatteras is a historic lighthouse point where the Gulf Stream…

BeachIntermediate

Carolina Beach

North Carolina

Mellow peaky beachbreak with forgiving walls and lifeguard coverage.

BeachBeginner

Corolla

North Carolina

Consistent Outer Banks break with sand bottoms and good shoulder during fall swells.

BeachIntermediate

Duck

North Carolina

Reliable sand bar break with multiple peaks and warm water in summer.

BeachIntermediate

Emerald Isle

North Carolina

On North Carolina's Crystal Coast, Emerald Isle is a family-oriented barrier island where consistent northeast swells deliver…

BeachIntermediate

Frisco

North Carolina

Protected beachbreak with consistent peaks and more sheltered conditions.

BeachIntermediate

Hatteras Village

North Carolina

Consistent waves with multiple peaks and protected harbor access nearby.

BeachIntermediate

Kill Devil Hills

North Carolina

In the heart of the Outer Banks where the Wright Brothers made aviation history, Kill Devil Hills delivers consistent North…

BeachIntermediate

Kitty Hawk

North Carolina

The northernmost Outer Banks surf town, Kitty Hawk is where the barrier islands begin and the Atlantic delivers consistent beach…

BeachBeginner

Nags Head

North Carolina

Classic Outer Banks beachbreak with consistent shape and good summer condition.

BeachIntermediate

Ocracoke

North Carolina

Island break with consistent sand bar peaks and good summer shape.

BeachIntermediate

Rodanthe

North Carolina

The northern end of Hatteras Island, Rodanthe gained fame as the setting for the movie "Nights in Rodanthe" but surfers know it…

BeachIntermediate

Surf City

North Carolina

Well-shaped peaky break with good walls and consistent summer peaks.

BeachIntermediate

Topsail Beach

North Carolina

On Topsail Island in North Carolina, Topsail Beach is a quiet, residential barrier island with a rocket-testing history (the…

BeachIntermediate

Wrightsville Beach

North Carolina

A beautiful barrier island near Wilmington, Wrightsville Beach is North Carolina's most beloved surf destination, consistent…

BeachBeginner

North Orange County (10)

17th St Huntington

North Orange County

A classic Huntington beach break just north of the pier with shifting peaks on the sandbar.

BeachIntermediate

36th Street

North Orange County

A punchy Newport peninsula beach break that pitches harder than the softer spots up the peninsula.

BeachIntermediate

40th Street

North Orange County

A consistent peninsula sandbar peak between The Wedge and the Newport Pier.

BeachIntermediate

56th St Newport Beach

North Orange County

A mellow Newport peninsula peak, less heavy than The Wedge a few blocks south.

BeachIntermediate

Anderson St

North Orange County

A Huntington beach-break peak between the pier and Bolsa Chica, with shifting sandbar peaks on both north and south swells.

BeachIntermediate

Corona Del Mar

North Orange County

A right-hand sand-and-rock break at the south end of Newport, tucked behind the jetty at the harbor entrance.

BeachIntermediate

Goldenwest

North Orange County

A reliable Huntington beach break up from the pier, with peaky sandbar lefts and rights.

BeachIntermediate

Huntington Pier

North Orange County

The main event in Huntington Beach, with punchy wedgy peaks off both sides of the pier that hold size and draw a heavy local…

BeachIntermediate

Santa Ana River Jetties

North Orange County

A shifty beach break at the mouth of the Santa Ana River that rewards the right sandbar after a storm.

BeachIntermediate

Surfside Jetty

North Orange County

A sheltered beach break right at the Surfside jetty that holds a tight lineup of punchy lefts on south swells.

BeachIntermediate

North San Diego (3)

North Shore (25)

Alligator Rock

North Shore

A fun right-hand reef break with peaky walls and defined shoulders.

ReefIntermediate

Avalanche

North Shore

Heavy, powerful right-hander over a steep reef that produces thick barrels and requires serious commitment.

ReefExpert

Backdoor

North Shore

The right-hand tube that spins through the same peak as Pipeline, arguably more dangerous for its shorter, thicker shape and for…

ReefExpert

Chun's Reef

North Shore

One of the North Shore's most welcoming waves, a playful, long right-hand reef break with a genuine North Shore experience…

ReefIntermediate

Ehukai Beach Park

North Shore

A family-friendly shorebreak on sand near the park facilities.

BeachBeginner

Gas Chambers Hawaii

North Shore

Notorious left-hander that gets hollow and fast over a shallow reef ledge.

ReefExpert

Haleiwa

North Shore

The North Shore town's anchor wave, a powerful, bowling right-hand reef break that has hosted professional contests for decades…

ReefAdvanced

Himalayas

North Shore

A fun shorebreak on sand that can hold good shape in moderate swell.

BeachBeginner

Jocko's

North Shore

A sharp, fast left over a shallow reef that barrels when conditions align.

ReefAdvanced

Kammieland

North Shore

A punchy left-hander over shallow reef with thick barrels and a committed takeoff.

ReefAdvanced

Laniakea

North Shore

Famous for two things, excellent longboarding and the Hawaiian green sea turtles (honu) that rest on the beach, Laniakea has…

ReefIntermediate

Leftovers

North Shore

A secondary peak that picks up overflow swell when the main breaks are crowded.

ReefIntermediate

Log Cabins

North Shore

Hollow left over a sharp reef break that barrels in proper conditions.

ReefAdvanced

Monster Mush

North Shore

A mushy shorebreak on sand that works best in smaller swells.

BeachBeginner

Off The Wall

North Shore

An intense, hollow right-hand reef break sitting in the shadow of Pipeline, sharing the raw power of the Pipe reef but with a…

ReefExpert

Phantoms

North Shore

A consistent reef break that disappears at high tide, hence the name.

ReefIntermediate

Pipeline

North Shore

Banzai Pipeline is the most famous and feared wave on earth, a thick, heaving left-hand barrel that detonates over a shallow,…

ReefExpert

Pua'ena Point

North Shore

A long peeling right-hander off the point at Waialua Bay.

PointIntermediate

Pupukea

North Shore

A consistent reef break with manageable size and fun shoulder sections.

ReefIntermediate

Rocky Point

North Shore

A versatile, high-performance reef break between Pipeline and Sunset with some of the North Shore's most progressive surfing,…

ReefAdvanced

Sunset Beach

North Shore

The great, sprawling big-wave arena of the North Shore, a shifting, powerful reef that handles swells from 8 to 25ft, constantly…

ReefExpert

Turtle Bay

North Shore

A mellow right-hand point break with long walls and forgiving shape.

PointIntermediate

V-Land

North Shore

A-frame wave breaking on a reef shelf with forgiving shoulders and hollow barrel sections.

ReefAdvanced

Velzyland

North Shore

V-Land is a powerful, square-barrelled right-hand reef at the eastern end of the North Shore, known for thick tubes, a fiercely…

ReefExpert

Waimea Bay

North Shore

Surfing's original big-wave proving ground, a wide, powerful break that sleeps until the ocean sends its biggest swells, then…

ReefExpert

Oahu (13)

Orange County (33)

204s

Orange County

Hollow reef break near San Clemente Pier.

ReefAdvanced

54th Street

Orange County

Newport beach break at 54th Street.

BeachIntermediate

Aliso Creek

Orange County

Laguna Beach break at the mouth of Aliso Creek.

BeachIntermediate

Blackies

Orange County

Newport Beach classic at the base of the pier.

BeachIntermediate

Bolsa Chica

Orange County

Mellow beach break with a laid-back vibe between Huntington and Seal Beach.

BeachBeginner

Brooks Street

Orange County

Consistent beach break at Brooks Street in central Laguna.

BeachIntermediate

Calafia

Orange County

Protected San Clemente beach with gentle waves and a state park vibe.

BeachBeginner

Church

Orange County

Sectiony righthander north of Middles at Trestles.

BeachIntermediate

Cottons

Orange County

Powerful lefthander at the north end of Trestles.

BeachAdvanced

Crescent Bay

Orange County

Beautiful crescent-shaped cove in north Laguna with peaks sheltered by surrounding bluffs.

BeachIntermediate

Dogpatch

Orange County

Beach break at San Onofre between Old Man's and The Point.

BeachIntermediate

Doheny

Orange County

Doheny State Beach, birthplace of California surf culture.

BeachBeginner

Huntington Beach

Orange County

Surf City USA, Huntington Beach Pier is one of America's most iconic surf locations, hosting the annual US Open and the…

BeachIntermediate

Huntington Cliffs

Orange County

Beach break below the cliffs north of Huntington Pier.

BeachIntermediate

Lower Trestles

Orange County

Lower Trestles is the benchmark California wave, a world-class right-hand reef break at San Onofre State Beach that fires on…

ReefAdvanced

Middles OC

Orange County

Consistent peak between Lower and Upper Trestles that catches swell other spots miss.

BeachIntermediate

Newport Jetties

Orange County

Multiple peaks formed between the jetties along Newport Beach.

BeachIntermediate

Newport Point

Orange County

Fast right point at Newport's tip near the jetty.

PointAdvanced

North Beach San Clemente

Orange County

Gentle beach break north of San Clemente Pier.

BeachBeginner

Oak Street

Orange County

Central Laguna beach break with slower, mushier waves ideal for learning and progression.

BeachBeginner

Old Man's

Orange County

Mellow right point at San Onofre where surfing's soul lives.

PointBeginner

Poche

Orange County

Quiet beach break between San Clemente and Dana Point.

BeachIntermediate

Riviera

Orange County

San Clemente beach break just south of T-Street.

BeachIntermediate

Salt Creek

Orange County

Premium point break below the Ritz Carlton in Dana Point.

PointIntermediate

San Onofre

Orange County

Old San Onofre, "San O", is a legendary, mellow right-hand point break beloved by longboarders, old-school Californians, and…

PointBeginner

San Onofre Point

Orange County

Fast right point at San Onofre's south end.

PointAdvanced

Seal Beach

Orange County

Gentle beach break at the OC/LA border near the pier.

BeachBeginner

Strands

Orange County

Dana Point beach break below the bluffs at Strand Beach.

BeachIntermediate

T-Street

Orange County

San Clemente staple at the end of Trafalgar Street.

BeachIntermediate

Thalia Street

Orange County

Laguna beach break at the end of Thalia Street.

BeachIntermediate

The Wedge

Orange County

Legendary freak wave at Newport's south jetty.

BeachExpert

Upper Trestles

Orange County

Just upstream from its famous sibling, Upper Trestles is a more relaxed reef break in the San Onofre State Beach corridor, less…

ReefIntermediate

Victoria Beach

Orange County

South Laguna beach break with the famous pirate tower on the bluff.

BeachIntermediate

Oregon (30)

Agate Beach

Oregon

Newport's main beachbreak, a long sandy stretch with consistent peaks and a playful, mellow character that works in almost all…

BeachBeginner

Bandon

Oregon

Bandon's main beachbreak has multiple peaks, mellow shape and great sandbanks, works well in most swell sizes with plenty of…

BeachBeginner

Bastendorff Beach

Oregon

A long, sandy beachbreak near Coos Bay, consistent peaks and forgiving shape, good for all levels with a fun sandbar setup.

BeachBeginner

Brookings

Oregon

Southernmost Oregon beachbreak, a long sandy beach with consistent peaks, forgiving shape, and great conditions year-round,…

BeachBeginner

Cannon Beach

Oregon

A wide sandy beach with long, rolling waves that break evenly across the bank, super mellow and perfect for getting in plenty of…

BeachBeginner

Cape Kiwanda

Oregon

Iconic beach break with dunes and consistent peaks.

BeachBeginner

Cape Lookout

Oregon

A long point break that lines up nicely when swell wraps the headland, right-hander with good shape and occasional hollow…

PointIntermediate

Cape Meares

Oregon

A exposed reef break with jagged rocks and powerful tubes, the wave is serious and the inside is very shallow, advanced surfers…

ReefAdvanced

D River

Oregon

Inside the mouth of D River, a sheltered beachbreak with mellow, rolling waves, usually smaller than the ocean beach but more…

BeachBeginner

Depoe Bay

Oregon

A sheltered rocky cove that captures swell nicely, right-handers peel off the north side and the wave shape is surprisingly…

ReefIntermediate

Florence South Jetty

Oregon

A jetty-shaped beachbreak with sand pushed up by the jetty structure, creates a fast-peeling left-hander that can barrel hard…

BeachAdvanced

Gold Beach

Oregon

A wide beachbreak with room for multiple peaks, the sandbar is well-shaped and offers both punchy A-frame peaks and occasional…

BeachIntermediate

Hug Point

Oregon

A scenic point break that wraps around the south side of Hug Point headland, right-hander that lines up when swell wraps around,…

PointIntermediate

Indian Beach

Oregon

A consistent beachbreak with a solid sandbar that creates distinct peaks, clean walls and occasional barrels when the swell…

BeachIntermediate

Manzanita

Oregon

A long, sandy beachbreak north of Cannon Beach, consistent peaks and a fun, playful wave character, less crowded than nearby…

BeachBeginner

Nehalem Bay

Oregon

Inside the mouth of Nehalem Bay, a sheltered beachbreak with small, mellow waves, perfect for learning and progressing in calm…

BeachBeginner

Nelscott Reef

Oregon

One of Oregon's most dangerous waves, a shallow reef break that produces thick barrels and powerful tubes, expert surfers only.

ReefExpert

Neskowin

Oregon

A long, sandy beachbreak that rolls consistently, soft peelers and a gentle inside section perfect for longer rides on a fun…

BeachBeginner

Otter Rock

Oregon

A exposed reef break with a sharp takeoff, the wave barrels hard on the inside and produces some of Oregon's most hollow rides…

ReefAdvanced

Pacific City

Oregon

Cape Kiwanda juts into the ocean and creates one of Oregon's most iconic right-hand barrels, the wave bends around the headland…

ReefAdvanced

Pistol River

Oregon

A scenic beachbreak at the mouth of Pistol River, strong offshores funnel down the river valley and create some of the cleanest…

BeachAdvanced

Roads End

Oregon

Lincoln City's premier reef break throws up a consistently good right-hander over a rocky bottom, walls are steep and the barrel…

ReefIntermediate

Seaside Cove

Oregon

A sheltered beachbreak inside the natural cove that stays calmer than the open beach, smaller waves but super consistent and…

BeachBeginner

Seaside Point

Oregon

A peeling right-hander that lines up nicely when the swell wraps around the jetty, can be hollow in the takeoff zone and walls…

PointIntermediate

Seven Devils

Oregon

A rugged, powerful reef break south of Brookings, the wave is big, hollow, and dangerous, only for experienced big wave surfers.

ReefAdvanced

Short Sands

Oregon

A forgiving beachbreak tucked at the base of a coastal forest, small waves that peel consistently and a fun hollowed-out sandbar…

BeachBeginner

South Beach

Oregon

A jetty-backed beachbreak on Newport's south side, the jetty creates shape and the sandbar can throw up hollow sections in the…

BeachIntermediate

Tierra Del Mar

Oregon

A scenic, isolated beachbreak at the base of coastal cliffs, consistent peaks and good shape, less crowded than nearby breaks.

BeachIntermediate

Tolovana Beach

Oregon

A wide, flat beachbreak with mellow, rolling peaks, great for families and beginner surfers, very forgiving shape and easy…

BeachBeginner

Yachats

Oregon

A powerful reef break with jagged rocks and dark sand, the wave throws up serious barrels and the takeoff zone is very hollow,…

ReefAdvanced

Pennsylvania (1)

Puerto Rico (31)

Aguada

Puerto Rico

Soft beach break with multiple peaks and welcoming vibe.

BeachBeginner

Arecibo

Puerto Rico

Consistent beach break with good size range and fun peaks.

BeachIntermediate

Aviones

Puerto Rico

Fun beach break with multiple peaks and good wave quality.

BeachBeginner

Corcega

Puerto Rico

Beachbreak in the heart of the Rincon strip.

BeachIntermediate

Crashboat

Puerto Rico

Consistent beach break in Aguadilla with fun shape and accessible conditions.

BeachBeginner

Dogman's

Puerto Rico

Fun reef break with consistent shape and manageable power.

ReefIntermediate

Domes

Puerto Rico

Mellow beach break with a fun vibe and plenty of peaks.

BeachBeginner

Gas Chambers PR

Puerto Rico

Powerful, hollow reef break with serious consequences.

ReefExpert

Golondrina

Puerto Rico

Mellow beach break with soft sand and forgiving waves.

BeachBeginner

Indicators PR

Puerto Rico

Fast hollow reef with punchy sections and shallow water.

ReefAdvanced

La Ocho

Puerto Rico

Heavy reef break near San Juan with serious power and sharp sections.

ReefAdvanced

La Pared

Puerto Rico

Heavy reef break with serious power and shallow water.

ReefAdvanced

Little Malibu PR

Puerto Rico

Long rolling point break with mellow sections and fun shape.

PointIntermediate

Marias Isabela

Puerto Rico

Fun reef break with good peeling sections.

ReefIntermediate

Middles Isabela

Puerto Rico

Hollow reef break with sharp sections and serious power.

ReefAdvanced

Middles PR

Puerto Rico

Heavy reef break in Aguadilla.

ReefAdvanced

Parking Lots

Puerto Rico

Fun beach break with easy access and playful peaks.

BeachBeginner

Pine Grove

Puerto Rico

Consistent beach break with good shape and solid size range.

BeachIntermediate

Playa Guajataca

Puerto Rico

Powerful reef break on the northwest coast with heavy barrels when the swell is right.

ReefAdvanced

Playa Jobos North

Puerto Rico

Mellow reef setup just north of the main Jobos peak.

ReefIntermediate

Playa Montones

Puerto Rico

Sheltered beach break with gentle waves and soft sand bottom.

BeachBeginner

Pools

Puerto Rico

Fun reef setup with distinct peaks and playful shape.

ReefIntermediate

Rincones

Puerto Rico

Punchy reef break south of the main Rincon strip.

ReefAdvanced

Sandy Beach PR

Puerto Rico

Soft beach break with multiple peaks and good sand quality.

BeachBeginner

Shacks

Puerto Rico

Fun reef break with good shape and manageable power.

ReefIntermediate

Steps

Puerto Rico

Mellow beach break near town.

BeachBeginner

Surfer's Beach Aguadilla

Puerto Rico

Friendly beach break with fun peaks and welcoming local crew.

BeachBeginner

Surfer's Beach Hatillo

Puerto Rico

North coast beach break with good shape on winter ground swells.

BeachIntermediate

Table Rock

Puerto Rico

Fun reef break with distinctive rock formation.

ReefIntermediate

Tres Hermanos

Puerto Rico

Three reef setups with good shape and fun sections.

ReefIntermediate

Vega Baja

Puerto Rico

Mellow beach break with soft conditions and fun peaks.

BeachBeginner

Rhode Island (6)

San Diego (46)

15th Street Del Mar

San Diego

Del Mar beach break at 15th Street with solid shape and a fun local crew.

BeachIntermediate

Beacon's Beach

San Diego

Reliable Leucadia beach break at the bottom of a dirt trail.

BeachIntermediate

Big Rock

San Diego

La Jolla reef break that forms around a large rock formation.

ReefIntermediate

Bird Rock

San Diego

La Jolla reef break around a rock island with serious waves and shallow reef.

ReefAdvanced

Black's Beach North

San Diego

The north end of Black's, less crowded than the main peak but still heavy.

BeachAdvanced

Blacks Beach

San Diego

Beneath La Jolla's clifftops and accessible only by a steep, unofficial trail, Blacks Beach is a secluded clothing-optional cove…

ReefAdvanced

Boneyard

San Diego

Encinitas reef south of Pipes with quick shape and a fun crew.

ReefIntermediate

Border Field

San Diego

The southernmost surf spot in California, right at the Mexico border.

BeachIntermediate

Cardiff Reef

San Diego

Cardiff Reef is the North County San Diego standby, a consistent reef break beloved by the local Encinitas community for its…

ReefIntermediate

Coronado Beach

San Diego

Wide sandy beach in front of the Hotel Del Coronado.

BeachBeginner

D Street

San Diego

Encinitas neighborhood beach break at the end of D Street.

BeachBeginner

Del Mar Dog Beach

San Diego

Del Mar beach break where dogs run free and surfers enjoy mellow waves.

BeachBeginner

Del Mar Rivermouth

San Diego

San Dieguito River mouth that creates sandbars with fun A-frame peaks.

RiverIntermediate

Fletcher's Cove

San Diego

Solana Beach cove with protected shape and calm conditions most days.

BeachBeginner

George's

San Diego

Cardiff beach break between the reef and the campground.

BeachIntermediate

Grandview

San Diego

Leucadia beach break at the bottom of Grandview Street with fun peaks and a tight local crew.

BeachIntermediate

Horseshoe

San Diego

La Jolla reef break between Shores and the Cove.

ReefIntermediate

Imperial Beach

San Diego

The southernmost city in the United States has an unpretentious, open-armed beach break that welcomes surfers of all levels,…

BeachBeginner

La Jolla Cove

San Diego

The scenic reef breaks scattered around La Jolla Cove sit within one of Southern California's most beautiful stretches of…

ReefIntermediate

La Jolla Shores

San Diego

La Jolla's beginner-friendly beach with gentle waves rolling into a wide sandy bay.

BeachBeginner

Mission Beach South Jetty

San Diego

South end of Mission Beach near the jetty with fun wrapping sections.

BeachIntermediate

Moonlight State Beach

San Diego

Encinitas main beach with a big parking lot, lifeguards, and peaks scattered across a long stretch of sand.

BeachIntermediate

OB Jetty

San Diego

Ocean Beach jetty with fun wrapping sections and peaks that form along the rock structure.

BeachIntermediate

Ocean Beach SD

San Diego

OB is San Diego's most characterful beach, a free-spirited, independently-minded neighbourhood where the waves match the vibe:…

BeachIntermediate

Oceanside

San Diego

The long pier at Oceanside creates a classic SoCal surf scene, a sandy beach break with beginner-friendly peaks, surf shops…

BeachBeginner

Pacific Beach

San Diego

PB is San Diego's quintessential beach break, lively, accessible, and always buzzing with surfers of every level along a long…

BeachBeginner

Pillbox

San Diego

Solana Beach break named for the old concrete pillbox on the bluff above.

BeachIntermediate

Pipes

San Diego

Encinitas reef break south of Moonlight that stands up fast over shallow rock shelf.

ReefAdvanced

Seaside Reef

San Diego

Cardiff's heavy reef break that holds size and delivers hollow, fast waves.

ReefAdvanced

Silver Strand State Beach

San Diego

Long stretch of beach between Coronado and Imperial Beach with multiple peaks and less crowd than city beaches.

BeachIntermediate

Stone Steps Beach

San Diego

Leucadia beach break accessed by stone steps cut into the bluff.

BeachBeginner

Suckouts

San Diego

Cardiff beach break with a name that sounds worse than it is.

BeachIntermediate

Sunset Cliffs

San Diego

Perched on the dramatic sea cliffs of Point Loma, Sunset Cliffs is a scattered reef break system that delivers raw, powerful…

ReefAdvanced

Sunset Cliffs Ab

San Diego

One of several named reef sections along the Sunset Cliffs stretch.

ReefIntermediate

Sunset Cliffs Garbage

San Diego

Heavy Sunset Cliffs reef section with hollow shape and serious consequences.

ReefAdvanced

Sunset Cliffs Luscombs

San Diego

Southern Sunset Cliffs section with consistent shape and a fun crew.

ReefIntermediate

Sunset Cliffs New Break

San Diego

Sunset Cliffs section that emerged after cliff erosion exposed new reef.

ReefIntermediate

Sunset Cliffs Ralphs

San Diego

Mellower Sunset Cliffs reef section with forgiving shape.

ReefIntermediate

Swamis

San Diego

Named after the Self-Realization Fellowship temple glowing on the clifftop above, Swamis is one of San Diego's most consistent…

ReefIntermediate

Tabletops

San Diego

Cardiff reef break named for the flat rock formations visible at low tide.

ReefIntermediate

Tamarack Avenue

San Diego

Classic Carlsbad peeler with consistent shape and mellow attitude.

BeachIntermediate

Tijuana Sloughs

San Diego

Heavy beach break at the border that holds big swell.

BeachAdvanced

Torrey Pines State Beach

San Diego

Beach break below the dramatic Torrey Pines sandstone cliffs.

BeachIntermediate

Tourmaline

San Diego

Pacific Beach longboard paradise at the end of Tourmaline Street.

BeachBeginner

Warm Water Jetty

San Diego

Protected jetty break in Carlsbad with wrapping sections and fun peaks.

BeachBeginner

Windansea

San Diego

San Diego's most storied surf break, Windansea is a raw, rocky reef break with a legendary counterculture history and a…

ReefAdvanced

Santa Barbara (17)

Santa Barbara/Ventura (2)

Santa Cruz (3)

South Carolina (6)

South Orange County (3)

South San Diego (2)

South Shore (9)

Texas (13)

Ventura (17)

Virginia (1)

Waikiki (3)

Washington (15)

Copalis Beach

Washington

A quiet beachbreak with mellow, rolling waves, less developed than nearby spots, great for a peaceful session.

BeachBeginner

Hobuck Beach

Washington

A remote beachbreak at the northwest tip of Washington, consistent peaks and good shape, requires ferry access but worth the…

BeachIntermediate

Kalaloch

Washington

A consistent beachbreak with good shape and organized peaks, less crowded than Westport and La Push despite good quality.

BeachIntermediate

La Push First Beach

Washington

The main break at La Push, a consistent beachbreak with good shape and frequent hollow sections, the most popular of the three…

BeachIntermediate

La Push Second Beach

Washington

A rocky reef break with sharp rocks visible at low tide, the wave is powerful and can barrel hard, less crowded than First Beach.

ReefAdvanced

La Push Third Beach

Washington

The quietest of the three La Push beaches, a beachbreak with softer shape and smaller waves, great for a mellow session away…

BeachBeginner

Long Beach WA

Washington

A wide, flat beachbreak with very mellow, rolling waves, perfect for families and beginners, consistent sandbar and easy paddle…

BeachBeginner

Neah Bay

Washington

A protected beachbreak inside Neah Bay, consistent peaks and a good sandbar, less crowded than La Push due to remote location.

BeachIntermediate

Ocean Shores

Washington

A long, sandy beachbreak with mellow, rolling waves and a fun, playful character, great for families and beginner surfers.

BeachBeginner

Pacific Beach WA

Washington

A scenic beachbreak with rocky outcrops and consistent peaks, good shape and less crowded than nearby Ocean Shores.

BeachIntermediate

Shi Shi Beach

Washington

A scenic beachbreak with sea stacks and dramatic coastal features, the wave is consistent and the beach is one of Washington's…

BeachIntermediate

Westhaven

Washington

A wide beachbreak south of Westport with mellow, rolling waves and good shape, great for all levels with consistent quality…

BeachBeginner

Westport Cove

Washington

A protected beachbreak inside Westport harbor, very small and mellow waves, perfect for beginners and learning fundamentals.

BeachBeginner

Westport Groins

Washington

Multiple groin structures create a series of peaks along Westport's south side, waves break off the groins and the shape is…

BeachIntermediate

Westport Half Moon Bay

Washington

A crescent-shaped beachbreak in the shelter of Westport's harbor, mellow, rolling waves and a forgiving sandbar, great for all…

BeachBeginner