Southern California Surf
From the point breaks of Malibu to the reef at Blacks — Southern California surf is a lifestyle, not a hobby. Find your break.
Featured Breaks
The most iconic longboard wave in California. Long, peeling right-hander with three distinct sections from the pier to the cove.
Surfline Report →World-class cobblestone reef break in San Onofre State Beach. Home to the US Open of Surfing. Both lefts and rights.
Surfline Report →Surf City USA. Consistent beach break on both sides of the pier. Host to the US Open of Surfing every July.
Surfline Report →Powerful reef break accessible only by steep trail. Heavy waves, uncrowded, and worth every step of the hike down.
Surfline Report →Surf Report
SoCal surfing is a 365-day pursuit. From November's overhead NW swells to summer's small south swells perfect for logging — there's always a wave worth paddling out for.
Full Surfline Forecast →What You Need
5'8"–6'2" for most SoCal surfers. High-performance surfing in overhead+ waves. Requires solid pop-up and wave reading.
Shop Shortboards →3/2mm fullsuit Oct–May. Springsuit Jun–Sep. Water temps range 58–70°F depending on season and location.
Shop Wetsuits →9'0"+ single fin for Malibu and Doheny. The original SoCal surf experience. Easier to learn, harder to master.
Shop Longboards →Reef-safe SPF 50+ and warm water surf wax (Sticky Bumps, Sex Wax). Both are non-negotiable in SoCal waters.
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