Linda Mar Surf Break

Lat Long: 37.60° N 122.50° W

Issued: 4 pm 01 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Linda Mar sea temperature is
16.2° C

3.1°C warmer than normal for this time of year

Linda Mar surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Linda Mar surf forecast from 2 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 1 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 10s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 8 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, NW swell with 1,305 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 1 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 10s period with NW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Linda Mar this week:

The surf forecast for Linda Mar over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 01) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Linda Mar in the next 16 days are 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 18s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Wed 1st Jul)7ft (2.2m) 10s
Best Surf11PM (Wed 1st Jul)7ft (2.2m) 10s
Most Powerful11PM (Wed 8th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Linda Mar over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu morning, min 11°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wed
1
Thursday
2
Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
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AM
PM
Night
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Night
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Night
AM
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Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
3
1
2
2
0
1
1
0
1
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
2
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.2
NW
10
2.3
NW
10
1.9
WNW
9
1.7
WNW
9
1.7
NW
8
1.7
WNW
8
1.4
NW
8
1.6
NW
8
1.5
WNW
8
1.4
NW
8
1.4
NW
8
1.4
NW
8
1.4
NW
8
1.4
NW
8
1.5
WNW
8
1.6
NW
8
2.1
NW
7
1.9
NW
8
0.9
SW
18
2.3
NW
8
2.2
NW
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
881
998
617
440
410
356
268
291
300
268
268
274
250
268
300
314
456
427
460
632
617
Wind (km/h)
20
SW
15
SSW
15
SSW
20
SW
10
SW
15
SW
20
SW
10
WSW
15
SW
20
WSW
10
WSW
15
SW
20
WSW
15
W
15
W
25
WNW
20
WNW
15
W
25
WNW
15
WNW
10
W
Wind State
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
00:05AM2.38m
2:16PM1.96m
00:44AM2.29m
2:52PM2.00m
1:26AM2.16m
3:25PM2.04m
2:14AM2.01m
3:58PM2.10m
3:13AM1.85m
4:32PM2.17m
4:27AM1.71m
5:08PM2.26m
5:57AM1.63m
Low Tide
6:18PM1.41m
7:22AM0.27m
7:04PM1.41m
7:56AM0.35m
7:55PM1.38m
8:30AM0.46m
8:51PM1.33m
9:03AM0.60m
9:53PM1.23m
9:38AM0.76m
11:00PM1.08m
10:18AM0.93m
00:06AM0.88m
11:05AM1.10m
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5:52
5:52
5:52
5:54
5:54
5:54
5:54
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8:35
8:35
8:35
8:34
8:34
8:34
8:34
8:34
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Temp °C
13
12
14
14
12
14
14
12
14
14
12
14
14
12
12
13
12
12
13
12
15
Feels °C
10
9
11
11
10
12
11
10
12
11
10
12
11
10
10
9
8
9
9
8
13
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.2
NW
10
2.3
NW
10
1.9
WNW
9
1.7
WNW
9
1.7
NW
8
1.7
WNW
8
1.4
NW
8
1.6
NW
8
1.5
WNW
8
1.4
NW
8
1.4
NW
8
1.4
NW
8
1.4
NW
8
1.4
NW
8
1.5
WNW
8
0.6
SW
16
0.8
SSW
20
0.7
SW
16
0.9
SW
18
0.9
SW
18
1
SW
17
Energy kJ
881
998
617
440
410
356
268
291
300
268
268
274
250
268
300
206
485
248
460
455
594
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
15
0.7
SW
16
0.6
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.7
SW
18
0.6
SW
18
0.5
SW
18
0.7
SW
16
0.7
WNW
12
0.7
WNW
11
0.6
SW
19
0.6
SSW
14
0.5
SW
15
0.9
SW
18
Energy kJ
211
208
198
181
136
174
258
166
138
140
140
319
249
150
268
125
113
303
140
104
444
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SSW
19
0.3
SSW
19
0.3
SSW
18
0.4
SSW
18
0.2
S
11
0.2
WNW
15
0.2
SSW
13
0.4
SW
20
0.5
SW
19
0.4
WNW
13
0.5
WNW
12
0.5
WNW
12
0.5
SW
13
0.7
WNW
12
0.5
SW
21
0.6
SW
16
0.5
WNW
11
0.3
WNW
11
0.2
S
11
Energy kJ
42
148
72
62
123
9
21
17
100
184
55
85
81
87
125
222
206
71
25
9
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
NW
8
2.1
NW
7
1.9
NW
8
2
WNW
8
2.3
NW
8
2.2
NW
8
Energy kJ
314
456
427
452
632
617
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
3
2
2
1
2
2
1
2
1
2
1
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
3
Distance (km)
428
24
0
61
61
24
61
61
24
61
24
67
83
37
24
83
82
24
83
24
24
Best forecast wave conditions in San Mateo
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
1
4
3
2
3
2
2
3
2
3
3
3
2
3
2
2
4
2
2
4
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
7
9
9
5
5
5
7
5
5
9
7
7
7
9
9
7
7
9
9
6
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Information about the Linda Mar Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Linda Mar provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Linda Mar can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Linda Mar surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Linda Mar) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Linda Mar may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

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