Surf Forecasts:
Linda Mar surf forecast from 23 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 30 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, NW swell with 1,121 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Linda Mar this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Linda Mar in the next 16 days are 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 30) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 18s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Thu 30th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Linda Mar over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty. Let’s be straight with you, Linda Mar. We’ve got a 16-day window here, and honestly, it’s a tough one. The first few days are a write-off for quality surf. The wind is just too persistent from the WNW, keeping it onshore and messy. You’re looking at a solid gap of poor conditions right through the end of the month.
The first real flicker of hope doesn’t show up until the morning of Thursday, the 6th of August. That’s the standout. The wind finally swings around to a light cross-offshore from the SSW, and the water temp is about average for the time of year. We’ve got a small NW swell, around 5 feet, wrapping in with a period of 9 seconds. The combined energy is weak—just 450—so you’re not getting big power, but it’ll be clean. For a beginner spot like this, clean is everything. The crowd situation can be a problem here, and with it being a rare good window, expect it to be busy.
Now, before that, there’s a few days where the swell is trying to build. Late July and the first few days of August see some decent size, with the swell from the NW pushing 6 to 8 feet. But the wind is a mess—cross-onshore, choppy, and the period drops to a short 8 seconds, which is just windswell junk. The energy figures get into the moderate range (like 974 on the 4th of August), but the quality is poor. This setup is honestly more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. It’s not worth your time for a proper surf.
So, to sum it up: you’ve got a long wait for one decent morning. The 6th of August is your best bet—clean, small, and fun for a beginner. The rest of the window is a washout. Stay patient.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | ||||||||||||||
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 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 6 | SW 24 | SW 24 | SW 22 | SW 21 | SW 21 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 19 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 63 | 53 | 51 | 97 | 661 | 661 | 462 | 763 | 543 | 843 | 627 | 608 | 522 | 628 | 920 | 886 | 706 | 781 | 844 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 8:16AM1.65m | 6:52PM2.27m | 9:21AM1.72m | 7:41PM2.29m | 10:09AM1.78m | 8:27PM2.34m | 10:48AM1.83m | 9:11PM2.39m | 11:22AM1.88m | 9:52PM2.44m | 11:54AM1.92m | 10:32PM2.46m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:34AM0.64m | 12:29PM1.39m | 2:26AM0.55m | 1:31PM1.44m | 3:13AM0.45m | 2:26PM1.45m | 3:54AM0.37m | 3:13PM1.43m | 4:33AM0.30m | 3:56PM1.39m | 5:09AM0.25m | 4:37PM1.34m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — |
 | 8:25 | — | 8:25 | — | — | 8:24 | — | — | 8:23 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 |
Feels °C | 13 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 7 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 24 | SW 24 | S 12 | SW 21 | SW 21 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 |
| kJ | 93 | 253 | 189 | 158 | 661 | 661 | 146 | 763 | 543 | 843 | 627 | 608 | 522 | 628 | 920 | 693 | 703 | 781 | 640 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 14 | S 13 | SW 22 | S 12 | S 11 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 21 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 |
| kJ | 261 | 144 | 126 | 75 | 196 | 167 | 462 | 137 | 37 | 56 | 46 | 28 | 178 | 39 | 22 | 56 | 35 | 32 | 31 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WSW 16 | SW 12 | S 10 | SSW 15 | S 10 | SSW 11 | SW 14 | SW 12 | SW 12 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 |
| kJ | 63 | 53 | 51 | 48 | 85 | 85 | 44 | 25 | 38 | 17 | 21 | 18 | 41 | 29 | 23 | 37 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WNW 4 | WNW 5 | NW 6 | NW 5 | NW 5 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 7 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 |
| kJ | — | 28 | 46 | 97 | 84 | 84 | 219 | 129 | 148 | 347 | 170 | 247 | 434 | 284 | 352 | 886 | 706 | 763 | 844 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 37 | 85 | 83 | 74 | 83 | 83 | 82 | 83 | 83 | 24 | 24 | 83 | 73 | 24 | 83 | 24 | 24 | 83 | 24 |
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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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