Linda Mar surfForecast / CAL – San Mateo / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Thursday 30 Apr 2026 PDT
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Linda Mar surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Linda Mar sea temperature is
15.0° C
(Which is 2.9°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Linda Mar this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Linda Mar in the next 16 days are 1.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 04) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 14s period and expected on Tuesday (May 05) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 2PM (Mon 4th May)5ft (1.5m) 14s

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 13°C on Thu morning, min 11°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue morning, min 12°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
3
0
1
2
0
2
0
0
0
1
0
1
2
0
2
2
0
1
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.1
NW
8
1.7
WNW
8
2
WNW
8
1.9
WNW
8
1.9
WNW
8
2.3
NW
9
2.2
NW
8
1.7
WNW
8
1.4
NW
8
1.4
WNW
9
1.4
WNW
9
0.9
WNW
15
1.3
WNW
14
1.4
WNW
13
1.3
WNW
13
1.2
WNW
12
1.1
WNW
12
1
WNW
11
1
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
11
0.6
SW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
588
392
554
504
504
823
647
356
255
300
313
387
678
722
551
412
317
247
226
190
162
Wind (km/h)
10
WSW
20
WNW
15
W
10
WSW
20
W
15
W
20
W
25
WNW
15
WNW
15
WSW
15
W
10
WSW
15
SW
15
WSW
10
W
10
WSW
15
W
10
NW
15
WNW
20
WNW
15
WNW
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
High Tide
11:14AM2.00m
10:33PM2.44m
12:00PM1.99m
11:02PM2.43m
12:47PM1.97m
11:33PM2.40m
1:34PM1.93m
00:07AM2.35m
2:25PM1.89m
00:43AM2.29m
3:21PM1.85m
1:23AM2.21m
4:22PM1.84m
2:07AM2.12m
Low Tide
4:31PM1.10m
5:28AM0.33m
5:05PM1.21m
6:06AM0.28m
5:41PM1.31m
6:45AM0.28m
6:17PM1.40m
7:26AM0.32m
6:56PM1.47m
8:11AM0.38m
7:40PM1.54m
8:59AM0.45m
8:33PM1.59m
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clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
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6:16
6:13
6:13
6:11
6:11
6:09
6:09
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7:58
7:59
8:00
8:00
8:01
8:02
8:04
Temp °C
13
13
12
13
13
12
12
12
12
13
13
13
13
13
13
14
14
13
13
13
12
11
10
10
11
10
10
8
7
8
10
10
10
10
9
10
12
11
11
10
10
9
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
NW
8
0.9
WNW
13
2
WNW
8
1.9
WNW
8
0.8
WNW
13
0.9
WNW
12
0.9
WNW
12
1
WNW
12
0.9
WNW
11
1.4
WNW
9
1.4
WNW
9
1.1
NW
9
1.3
WNW
14
1.4
WNW
13
1.3
WNW
13
1.2
WNW
12
1.1
WNW
12
1
WNW
11
1
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
11
0.7
WNW
12
Energy kJ
450
253
554
504
181
242
206
265
193
300
313
178
678
722
551
412
317
247
226
190
145
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
WNW
14
0.3
SW
14
0.9
WNW
13
0.8
WNW
12
0.2
WSW
13
0.2
WSW
13
0.2
SSW
18
0.2
S
10
0.4
NW
9
0.7
WNW
11
0.7
WNW
16
0.9
WNW
15
0.8
WNW
8
0.6
SSW
16
0.5
SW
16
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
14
0.7
NW
7
Energy kJ
265
33
238
175
17
17
31
8
21
107
269
387
84
169
127
164
171
183
191
169
56
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SW
14
0.2
S
11
0.2
WSW
14
0.2
WSW
13
0.2
S
12
0.1
S
12
0.1
SW
14
0.2
SSW
18
0.4
SW
16
0.6
WNW
18
0.5
WNW
11
0.5
WNW
11
0.4
SSW
15
0.2
S
10
0.4
SW
13
0.2
S
11
0.2
S
12
0.2
S
12
0.2
S
11
0.3
WNW
14
0.6
SW
14
Energy kJ
33
9
18
17
11
3
8
31
66
246
69
68
84
8
45
9
11
11
10
37
162
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.1
NW
8
1.7
WNW
8
1.9
WNW
8
2.3
NW
9
2.2
NW
8
1.7
WNW
8
1.4
NW
8
Energy kJ
588
392
504
823
647
356
255
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
2
3
3
3
1
2
2
1
1
2
1
3
1
1
2
1
1
2
Distance (km)
24
83
37
24
83
37
83
776
68
24
61
24
83
85
31
24
83
37
24
83
37
Best forecast wave conditions in San Mateo
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
4
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
1
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
6
7
6
9
5
4
5
4
5
4
5
5
4
4
5
5
5
5
5
5
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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.

Linda Mar is 2 km (1 miles) from Pacifica. If you plan a vacation in San Mateo, look for hotels and other accommodation in Pacifica. Pacifica has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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