Surf Breaks in USA
519 breaks mapped across 44 regions. Conditions, tips, and crew at every spot.
Region
Showing 143 breaks for beginner surfers
Bay Area (3)
Big Island (2)
Central Coast (3)
Connecticut (1)
Florida (12)
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,…
Daytona Beach
Florida
Wide sandy beach with mellow peaks and perfect learning waves for all levels.
Flagler Beach
Florida
Between Daytona and St Augustine, Flagler Beach is Florida's most authentically surf-focused small town, a quiet, unspoiled…
Fort Lauderdale
Florida
Urban beachbreak with mellow peaky waves and lifeguard presence for safety.
Jensen Beach
Florida
On Florida's Treasure Coast between Stuart and Fort Pierce, Jensen Beach catches northeast swells in a relatively uncrowded…
Juno Beach
Florida
Mellow beach with wide sandy bottom and gentle rolling peaks perfect for progression.
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…
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,…
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…
Pensacola Beach
Florida
On Florida's Emerald Coast, Pensacola Beach is the Florida Panhandle's surf capital, white quartz sand beaches where Gulf swells…
South Beach Miami
Florida
Urban mellow beachbreak with warm water and good summer consistency.
Vilano Beach
Florida
Quiet mellow beachbreak north of St Augustine with forgiving shape and light crowds.
Georgia (1)
Kauai (1)
Los Angeles (8)
Hermosa Beach
Los Angeles
Mellow beach break with a pier that helps shape waves.
Indicator
Los Angeles
Protected beach break at Torrance that's ideal for learning.
Manhattan Beach
Los Angeles
Fun beach break with good shape when sandbars cooperate.
Nicholas Canyon
Los Angeles
Protected beach at the mouth of a canyon.
Santa Monica
Los Angeles
The iconic Santa Monica Pier beach.
Surfrider Beach
Los Angeles
Mellow beach break next to Malibu Pier.
Venice Breakwater
Los Angeles
Protected beach break with the pier creating shape.
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…
Maine (3)
Old Orchard Beach
Maine
Wide sandy beach with mellow peaky waves and lifeguard coverage.
Scarborough Beach ME
Maine
Mellow Maine beach with rolling waves and good summer consistency.
York Beach
Maine
Maine's most accessible surf beach, York is the southernmost of Maine's coastal towns, where northeast swells wrap around Cape…
Massachusetts (1)
Maui (2)
New Hampshire (2)
New Jersey (4)
Bay Head
New Jersey
Protected bay area break with mellow consistent peaks and safe shape.
Deal
New Jersey
Mellow beachbreak with forgiving waves and good summer conditions.
Ocean City NJ
New Jersey
Wide sandy beach with mellow peaks and consistent summer waves.
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…
New York (3)
Gilgo Beach
New York
Consistent mellow break with multiple peaks and forgiving shape.
Lido Beach
New York
Protected beach with mellow peaky waves and good summer shape.
Rockaway Beach
New York
New York City's surf beach, Rockaway is a remarkable urban surfing environment in Queens, consistent beach break waves on the…
NorCal (2)
North Carolina (3)
Carolina Beach
North Carolina
Mellow peaky beachbreak with forgiving walls and lifeguard coverage.
Kitty Hawk
North Carolina
The northernmost Outer Banks surf town, Kitty Hawk is where the barrier islands begin and the Atlantic delivers consistent beach…
Wrightsville Beach
North Carolina
A beautiful barrier island near Wilmington, Wrightsville Beach is North Carolina's most beloved surf destination, consistent…
North Shore (3)
Ehukai Beach Park
North Shore
A family-friendly shorebreak on sand near the park facilities.
Himalayas
North Shore
A fun shorebreak on sand that can hold good shape in moderate swell.
Monster Mush
North Shore
A mushy shorebreak on sand that works best in smaller swells.
Oahu (4)
Kailua Beach
Oahu
A long sandy beach with gentle shorebreak and protected lagoon areas.
Kaupo Beach
Oahu
A quiet beach break with sand bottom and soft shape.
Pray for Sets
Oahu
A mellow shorebreak that needs consistent swell to work.
Yokohama Bay
Oahu
A gentle shorebreak on sand at the far northwest tip of the island.
Orange County (8)
Bolsa Chica
Orange County
Mellow beach break with a laid-back vibe between Huntington and Seal Beach.
Calafia
Orange County
Protected San Clemente beach with gentle waves and a state park vibe.
Doheny
Orange County
Doheny State Beach, birthplace of California surf culture.
North Beach San Clemente
Orange County
Gentle beach break north of San Clemente Pier.
Oak Street
Orange County
Central Laguna beach break with slower, mushier waves ideal for learning and progression.
Old Man's
Orange County
Mellow right point at San Onofre where surfing's soul lives.
San Onofre
Orange County
Old San Onofre, "San O", is a legendary, mellow right-hand point break beloved by longboarders, old-school Californians, and…
Seal Beach
Orange County
Gentle beach break at the OC/LA border near the pier.
Oregon (13)
Agate Beach
Oregon
Newport's main beachbreak, a long sandy stretch with consistent peaks and a playful, mellow character that works in almost all…
Bandon
Oregon
Bandon's main beachbreak has multiple peaks, mellow shape and great sandbanks, works well in most swell sizes with plenty of…
Bastendorff Beach
Oregon
A long, sandy beachbreak near Coos Bay, consistent peaks and forgiving shape, good for all levels with a fun sandbar setup.
Brookings
Oregon
Southernmost Oregon beachbreak, a long sandy beach with consistent peaks, forgiving shape, and great conditions year-round,…
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…
Cape Kiwanda
Oregon
Iconic beach break with dunes and consistent peaks.
D River
Oregon
Inside the mouth of D River, a sheltered beachbreak with mellow, rolling waves, usually smaller than the ocean beach but more…
Manzanita
Oregon
A long, sandy beachbreak north of Cannon Beach, consistent peaks and a fun, playful wave character, less crowded than nearby…
Nehalem Bay
Oregon
Inside the mouth of Nehalem Bay, a sheltered beachbreak with small, mellow waves, perfect for learning and progressing in calm…
Neskowin
Oregon
A long, sandy beachbreak that rolls consistently, soft peelers and a gentle inside section perfect for longer rides on a fun…
Seaside Cove
Oregon
A sheltered beachbreak inside the natural cove that stays calmer than the open beach, smaller waves but super consistent and…
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…
Tolovana Beach
Oregon
A wide, flat beachbreak with mellow, rolling peaks, great for families and beginner surfers, very forgiving shape and easy…
Puerto Rico (11)
Aguada
Puerto Rico
Soft beach break with multiple peaks and welcoming vibe.
Aviones
Puerto Rico
Fun beach break with multiple peaks and good wave quality.
Crashboat
Puerto Rico
Consistent beach break in Aguadilla with fun shape and accessible conditions.
Domes
Puerto Rico
Mellow beach break with a fun vibe and plenty of peaks.
Golondrina
Puerto Rico
Mellow beach break with soft sand and forgiving waves.
Parking Lots
Puerto Rico
Fun beach break with easy access and playful peaks.
Playa Montones
Puerto Rico
Sheltered beach break with gentle waves and soft sand bottom.
Sandy Beach PR
Puerto Rico
Soft beach break with multiple peaks and good sand quality.
Steps
Puerto Rico
Mellow beach break near town.
Surfer's Beach Aguadilla
Puerto Rico
Friendly beach break with fun peaks and welcoming local crew.
Vega Baja
Puerto Rico
Mellow beach break with soft conditions and fun peaks.
Rhode Island (2)
San Diego (11)
Coronado Beach
San Diego
Wide sandy beach in front of the Hotel Del Coronado.
D Street
San Diego
Encinitas neighborhood beach break at the end of D Street.
Del Mar Dog Beach
San Diego
Del Mar beach break where dogs run free and surfers enjoy mellow waves.
Fletcher's Cove
San Diego
Solana Beach cove with protected shape and calm conditions most days.
Imperial Beach
San Diego
The southernmost city in the United States has an unpretentious, open-armed beach break that welcomes surfers of all levels,…
La Jolla Shores
San Diego
La Jolla's beginner-friendly beach with gentle waves rolling into a wide sandy bay.
Oceanside
San Diego
The long pier at Oceanside creates a classic SoCal surf scene, a sandy beach break with beginner-friendly peaks, surf shops…
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…
Stone Steps Beach
San Diego
Leucadia beach break accessed by stone steps cut into the bluff.
Tourmaline
San Diego
Pacific Beach longboard paradise at the end of Tourmaline Street.
Warm Water Jetty
San Diego
Protected jetty break in Carlsbad with wrapping sections and fun peaks.
Santa Barbara (3)
South Carolina (4)
Folly Beach
South Carolina
Charleston's surf beach, Folly Beach is a charming, bohemian barrier island just 15 minutes from one of America's most historic…
Hilton Head
South Carolina
Resort town beachbreak with mellow waves and groomed sandy beaches.
Isle of Palms
South Carolina
Just north of Charleston, South Carolina, Isle of Palms is the Lowcountry's surf hub, a beautiful barrier island where the…
Myrtle Beach
South Carolina
Wide sandy beach with mellow rolling peaks and extensive lifeguard coverage.
South Shore (2)
Texas (9)
Bob Hall Pier
Texas
Long sandy beach break with multiple peaks and consistent shape.
Galveston
Texas
Texas's largest Gulf coast city sits on a barrier island where persistent south winds and occasional northeast swells create a…
Galveston Seawall
Texas
Urban beach break with multiple peaks and easy access.
Horace Caldwell Pier
Texas
Sandy beach with fun peaks and consistent shape.
Jamaica Beach
Texas
Soft beach break with multiple peaks and welcoming vibe.
Mustang Island
Texas
Long sandy beach with multiple peaks and forgiving conditions.
Port Aransas
Texas
On Mustang Island at the mouth of Corpus Christi Bay, Port Aransas is a funky fishing town where south Gulf swells and…
South Padre Island
Texas
At the southern tip of Texas, South Padre Island is the Lone Star State's surf capital, a long barrier island where Gulf of…
Surfside Beach
Texas
Mellow beach break with fun peaks and good atmosphere.
Ventura (5)
C Street Stables
Ventura
Sheltered beach break at Rincon area.
Emma Wood
Ventura
Mellow beach break at the state beach park.
Oxnard Shores
Ventura
Protected beach break at the harbor.
Sands Ventura
Ventura
Soft, beginner-friendly beach break with mellow waves and welcoming vibe.
Silver Strand Ventura
Ventura
Protected beach break with mellow shape.
Waikiki (3)
Canoes
Waikiki
Waikiki's most beloved beginner break in the birthplace of modern surfing, where kings once rode waves and where every surfer…
Populars
Waikiki
The innermost of Waikiki's famous reef breaks, a mellow, consistent wave that has been welcoming new surfers to the ocean for…
Queens
Waikiki
Waikiki's regal break, a long, smooth right-hand reef wave named for the Hawaiian royalty who once surfed this stretch, mellow,…
Washington (7)
Copalis Beach
Washington
A quiet beachbreak with mellow, rolling waves, less developed than nearby spots, great for a peaceful session.
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…
Long Beach WA
Washington
A wide, flat beachbreak with very mellow, rolling waves, perfect for families and beginners, consistent sandbar and easy paddle…
Ocean Shores
Washington
A long, sandy beachbreak with mellow, rolling waves and a fun, playful character, great for families and beginner surfers.
Westhaven
Washington
A wide beachbreak south of Westport with mellow, rolling waves and good shape, great for all levels with consistent quality…
Westport Cove
Washington
A protected beachbreak inside Westport harbor, very small and mellow waves, perfect for beginners and learning fundamentals.
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…