Surf Forecasts:
Linda Mar surf forecast from 11 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 11 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 9s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 12 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 9s period, NW swell with 460 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 11 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 9s 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 Tuesday (Aug 11) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 9s period. 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 1.7m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 16s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 15) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Tue 11th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Tue 11th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Wed 12th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Linda Mar over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s break down the outlook for Linda Mar. It’s a rough start, so I’ll be straight with you.
Right off the bat, there’s absolutely nothing worth paddling out for. We’ve got a dead stretch from Monday morning, August 10th, all the way through to Sunday, August 16th. The first week is basically a complete write-off. The swell is hanging between 1 ft and 6 ft, but that northwesterly groundswell is constantly wrecked by side-shore or side-onshore winds, leaving it choppy and ugly. The wave energy is moderate at best, topping out at 505 before dropping to nothing. The water temperature is sitting at 63°F, which is a full 5°F above the normal for this time of year – that is seriously unusual.
We finally get a small window of hope on Wednesday morning, August 12th. There’s a clean moment with a light side-offshore breeze from the SSW at 9 mph. The swell is 5 ft from the NW with a 9-second period. The energy is climbing (494), but it’s still only a marginal call. For a beginner break like Linda Mar, that’s as good as it gets.
After that, it’s back to the grind. From August 17th onward, we’re looking at more side-onshore winds and fading swell, with heights falling below 3 ft and energy dropping into the weak zone. The one exception is the morning of August 25th, when the swell bumps up to 6 ft from the WNW (combined energy of 662, moderate-to-strong), but it’s ruined by a moderate side-onshore breeze. For those days with decent size and strong wind, this setup is honestly more interesting for kite-surfing than for a clean paddle session.
So, in short: there are no standout days here. This is a long, quiet, blown-out run for Linda Mar. Don’t get your hopes up, but these things can always shift.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 9 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | SW 14 | WNW 7 | SW 16 | WNW 7 | WNW 10 | SW 15 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 505 | 388 | 342 | 371 | 323 | 388 | 346 | 371 | 300 | 354 | 346 | 202 | 174 | 136 | 169 | 70 | 376 | 43 | 33 | 453 | 305 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 10:29AM1.97m | 9:14PM2.69m | 11:09AM2.07m | 10:08PM2.70m | 11:47AM2.17m | 11:01PM2.64m | 12:24PM2.25m | 11:52PM2.52m | 1:00PM2.31m | 00:44AM2.35m | 1:36PM2.34m | 1:38AM2.14m | 2:12PM2.34m | 2:37AM1.94m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:12PM1.30m | 4:28AM-0.01m | 4:09PM1.18m | 5:12AM-0.00m | 5:03PM1.06m | 5:53AM0.09m | 5:56PM0.95m | 6:32AM0.24m | 6:49PM0.85m | 7:10AM0.44m | 7:43PM0.79m | 7:47AM0.67m | 8:38PM0.76m | ||||||||
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 | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — |
 | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:05 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:01 | — | — | 8:00 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 |
Feels °C | 12 | 13 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 9 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 |
| kJ | 505 | 388 | 342 | 371 | 323 | 388 | 346 | 371 | 300 | 354 | 346 | 202 | 166 | 136 | 82 | 475 | 376 | 580 | 565 | 453 | 305 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 18 | SW 14 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 |
| kJ | 136 | 123 | 101 | 56 | 136 | 249 | 148 | 165 | 206 | 201 | 193 | 191 | 174 | 216 | 169 | 70 | 62 | 43 | 26 | 33 | 54 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 14 | SW 18 | SSW 12 | S 12 | SSW 13 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | SW 20 | SW 14 | SSW 18 | S 11 | SW 13 | SSE 11 | WNW 10 | S 10 | SW 11 |
| kJ | 12 | 98 | 133 | 32 | 112 | 28 | 25 | 67 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 97 | 102 | 280 | 22 | 84 | 24 | 33 | 19 | 58 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 3 | SSE 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 5 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 11 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 67 | 169 | 24 | 6 | 120 | 0 | 67 | 245 | 6 | 67 | 83 | 11 | 6 | 61 | 24 | 24 | 83 | 6 | 24 | 61 | 11 |
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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).
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