Surf Forecasts:
Linda Mar surf forecast from 7 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 11 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 9s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 10 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s period, NW swell with 1,081 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 11 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 9s period with WNW 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 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m 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 2.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 10) 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 0.7m 18s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 08) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Tue 11th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Tue 11th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Mon 10th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Linda Mar over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks. Rusty here, checking in on the local surf. Now, this forecast for Linda Mar is a bit of a slow burn, but there are a couple of windows worth paddling out for.
The water temp is about normal for this time of year, so no need to worry about a big shift. The first real chance to get a wave comes on Sunday, August 9th. That morning we’ll see a 7ft NW swell with moderate energy (727). The wind is a light cross-onshore, so it’ll be a little bumpy, but it’s surfable. That 7ft is a bit much for beginners, so if you’re just learning, take it easy. The afternoon gets chopped up, so the morning is your window.
The big standout of the 16-day forecast is the morning of Tuesday, August 11th. The cross-off winds from the SSW are going to clean it right up, and we’ll have a solid 6ft NW swell with moderate energy (548). The 9-second period is decent, and with that clean wind, the waves will be shaped nicely. This is your best bet for a good, fun session.
The next morning, Wednesday, August 12th, looks almost identical – another clean morning with 6ft NW swell (608 energy). That’s a strong call, too.
After that, the quality drops. From Thursday the 13th on, the wind gets more onshore and the surf gets smaller. There’s a little pulse of long-period groundswell on the morning of Friday, August 14th, with a 15-second period and 2ft swell from the SW (262 energy). The wind is light and cross-off, so it’ll be clean, but it’s small. That long period might make it a bit straight at the beach, but it could be fun for a longboard.
The second week of the forecast is pretty grim. Most days are just a mix of cross-onshore wind and chop. There’s no real highlight from the 16th through the 22nd, just a long stretch of poor conditions.
So, to keep it simple: your best surf is on the mornings of Tuesday, August 11th, and Wednesday, August 12th. Get out there early before the wind comes up. Linda Mar can get crowded, especially when it’s on, so be ready for company.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 17 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 84 | 83 | 80 | 135 | 169 | 169 | 599 | 727 | 744 | 1081 | 586 | 421 | 465 | 516 | 440 | 528 | 460 | 338 | 256 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 7:38AM1.66m | 6:10PM2.44m | 8:51AM1.75m | 7:14PM2.53m | 9:44AM1.86m | 8:16PM2.62m | 10:29AM1.97m | 9:14PM2.69m | 11:09AM2.07m | 10:08PM2.70m | 11:47AM2.17m | 11:01PM2.64m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:48AM0.51m | 11:39AM1.40m | 1:53AM0.33m | 12:57PM1.44m | 2:50AM0.17m | 2:09PM1.39m | 3:41AM0.05m | 3:12PM1.30m | 4:28AM-0.01m | 4:09PM1.18m | 5:12AM-0.00m | 5:03PM1.06m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — |
 | 8:13 | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:10 | — | — | 8:09 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:06 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 12 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 16 |
Feels °C | 10 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | NW 5 | NW 6 | NW 7 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 9 | SSW 15 | NW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 8 |
| kJ | 47 | 28 | 42 | 88 | 169 | 169 | 599 | 727 | 146 | 1081 | 586 | 421 | 465 | 516 | 440 | 528 | 460 | 338 | 256 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 19 | SW 17 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 11 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 84 | 83 | 246 | 135 | 270 | 200 | 226 | 220 | 13 | 142 | 138 | 123 | 101 | 56 | 136 | 249 | 148 | 165 | 206 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SSW 19 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 21 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 14 | SW 18 | SSW 12 | S 12 | SSW 13 | S 11 |
| kJ | 81 | 136 | 80 | 83 | 34 | 35 | 56 | 36 | 18 | 24 | 12 | 98 | 133 | 32 | 112 | 28 | 25 | 67 | 21 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 2 | S 3 | SSE 3 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 744 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 1 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 37 | 83 | 300 | 18 | 396 | 428 | 24 | 24 | 396 | 57 | 208 | 245 | 0 | 0 | 61 | 0 | 0 | 67 | 0 |
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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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