Longboard-friendly waves in San Onofre
San Onofre, California
Updated February 10, 2026 at 8:50 PM · Dialed recommendations refresh every 30 minutes based on tide, wind, and crowd telemetry from Quiver.
San Onofre delivers the kind of mellow walls that make nine-footers purr. These 7 breaks offer long shoulders, patient sections, and enough face to cross-step without rushing.
Top spot recommendations
Sort your quiver, choose the right tide window, and jot down a backup in case the main peak gets stacked.
Featured Beaches
4 spots
Church
Beginner friendlyNo description available.
Middles
Beginner friendlyNo description available.
San Onofre State Beach
Beginner friendlySan Onofre State Beach represents California's surf culture birthplace, the "Waikiki of California" with gentle longboard waves rated 6/10 for consistency but 4/10 for performance.
Trails
Beginner friendlyNo description available.
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What to focus on today
- Long, peeling waves perfect for noseriding
- Mellow takeoff zones with forgiving shoulders
- Classic surf spots with old-school vibes
- Best tide windows for logging sessions
Session logging tips
Once you wrap the surf, drop a note in your Quiver journal with tide, board, and crowd observations. Over time you'll see crystal-clear patterns about when San Onofre rewards this type of session objective.
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