Linda Mar surfForecast / CAL – San Mateo / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Sunday 10 May 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
14.8° C
(Which is 2.8°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

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 Monday (May 11) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m 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 4.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 17) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 16s period and expected on Monday (May 11) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Mon 11th May)7.5ft (2.3m) 9s
Best Surf 8AM (Sun 17th May)11ft (3.5m) 10s
Most Powerful 5AM (Sun 17th May)13ft (4.0m) 10s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon morning, min 10°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed afternoon, min 10°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Sun
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
3
2
2
2
0
2
0
0
2
1
0
0
1
0
1
1
0
0
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
WNW
8
2.3
WNW
9
1.9
WNW
9
1.7
WNW
11
1.5
WNW
11
1.5
WNW
11
1.4
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
12
1.2
WNW
11
1.6
WNW
11
1.7
WNW
12
1.6
WNW
11
1.6
WNW
10
2.2
WNW
7
2
WNW
8
2.3
NW
8
2.5
NW
8
2.4
WNW
9
3
NW
9
4
NW
10
3.5
WNW
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
444
773
548
615
505
540
444
242
376
681
754
551
543
437
429
585
976
825
1599
2924
2330
Wind (km/h)
15
W
5
SSW
10
SSW
10
SW
5
WSW
10
WSW
15
W
5
SW
10
W
20
W
10
W
15
WNW
25
WNW
25
NW
15
WNW
25
WNW
25
NW
20
WNW
30
WNW
35
NW
15
NW
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
on
on
High Tide
7:21PM2.07m
6:33AM1.84m
7:48PM2.19m
7:45AM1.85m
8:16PM2.32m
8:51AM1.90m
8:47PM2.46m
9:53AM1.95m
9:22PM2.60m
10:52AM2.00m
10:00PM2.70m
11:50AM2.03m
10:43PM2.77m
12:47PM2.04m
Low Tide
1:17AM1.27m
1:00PM0.74m
2:07AM1.02m
1:43PM0.83m
2:53AM0.74m
2:25PM0.93m
3:37AM0.45m
3:08PM1.04m
4:23AM0.20m
3:53PM1.15m
5:10AM0.00m
4:40PM1.24m
6:00AM-0.12m
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part cloud
part cloud
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clear
light rain
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:03
6:03
6:01
6:01
6:00
6:00
5:58
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:07
8:07
8:08
8:09
8:10
8:12
8:13
8:14
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Temp °C
12
11
15
15
12
13
13
12
13
14
12
12
13
11
13
13
12
13
13
11
14
9
9
13
13
11
11
10
9
11
12
10
9
9
7
11
9
7
9
7
5
11
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
W
10
2.3
WNW
9
1.9
WNW
9
1.7
WNW
11
1.5
WNW
11
1.5
WNW
11
0.7
SW
15
1.1
NW
6
1.2
WNW
11
1.6
WNW
11
1.7
WNW
12
1.6
WNW
11
0.7
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
15
0.9
WNW
15
0.9
WNW
14
0.7
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
14
Energy kJ
216
773
548
615
505
540
217
77
376
681
754
551
229
310
283
246
318
361
186
118
107
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSW
18
0.7
SW
17
0.7
SW
16
0.8
SSW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.7
SW
15
0.2
S
11
0.9
WNW
12
0.6
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
13
0.6
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
16
0.3
SSW
13
0.2
S
10
0.3
WNW
9
0.5
WNW
16
0.7
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
13
0.5
SW
14
0.1
S
20
0.4
SSW
14
Energy kJ
209
291
261
326
248
217
10
242
123
120
120
234
34
8
16
151
170
120
103
7
74
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SW
14
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
16
0.6
NW
6
0.1
S
14
0.2
S
11
0.6
SSW
14
0.2
SSW
19
0.4
SW
18
0.4
SSW
18
0.4
SSW
13
0.1
S
10
0.1
W
19
0.3
WNW
18
0.1
S
10
0.3
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
15
0.1
SW
20
0.1
SW
18
Energy kJ
102
4
3
5
20
4
9
140
37
82
123
68
2
7
61
2
51
78
15
13
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
WNW
8
1.4
WNW
11
0.8
WNW
4
1.6
WNW
10
2.2
WNW
7
2
WNW
8
2.3
NW
8
2.5
NW
8
2.4
WNW
9
3
NW
9
4
NW
10
3.5
WNW
10
Energy kJ
444
444
23
543
437
429
585
976
825
1599
2924
2330
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
3
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
4
2
2
4
4
3
3
4
Distance (km)
83
0
0
61
11
24
83
0
37
120
24
61
83
73
24
83
73
83
83
83
24
Best forecast wave conditions in San Mateo
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
3
3
3
2
3
3
3
3
4
3
4
3
3
4
4
3
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
5
9
9
8
9
5
6
5
5
7
5
5
5
5
4
5
5
4
4
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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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