Surfing
Pacifica boasts some of the best surfing beaches in the San Francisco Bay Area. Linda Mar State Beach, a mile-long stretch just north of Pedro Point, is ideal for beginners with its picturesque setting and relatively gentle waves. However, it can also offer fun, challenging waves with bigger swells. The best boards here are longboards and funshapes.
Rockaway Beach, one mile north of Linda Mar, is better suited for intermediate to advanced surfers due to its heavier waves and rip tides. The south side can trap beginners between waves, cliffs, and currents, so strong swimming and navigating skills are essential. Sharks, fishermen, and whales frequent these waters.
Sharp Park Beach and Rockaway Beach are recommended for advanced surfers due to strong rips and big swells. Pacifica hosts various surfing contests, including the World Dog Surfing Championships and Kahuna Kapuna in August and The Big Chill in October.
Whether you are a beginner or want to improve your style, these city-approved operators offer lessons at Linda Mar Beach.
Adventure Out
NorCal Surfshop
Surf Camp Pacifica
University of Surfing
