Surf Forecasts:
Linda Mar surf forecast from 9 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 14 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 8s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 14 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 8s period, NW swell with 752 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 9 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 18s period with SW 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 Wednesday (Sep 09) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Linda Mar in the next 16 days are 2.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 14) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 11s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 10) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Wed 9th Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Mon 14th Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Mon 14th Sep) | 8ft (2.4m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Linda Mar over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Sat night, calm by Sun night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | WNW 6 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 184 | 343 | 297 | 346 | 470 | 411 | 474 | 326 | 412 | 317 | 347 | 398 | 221 | 181 | 394 | 604 | 586 | 650 | 428 | 268 | 164 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 10:33AM2.21m | 10:05PM2.48m | 11:06AM2.30m | 10:56PM2.42m | 11:38AM2.37m | 11:47PM2.31m | 12:10PM2.41m | 00:37AM2.18m | 12:42PM2.40m | 1:30AM2.03m | 1:15PM2.36m | 2:26AM1.90m | 1:50PM2.29m | 3:31AM1.78m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:07PM0.95m | 4:42AM0.28m | 4:56PM0.79m | 5:19AM0.42m | 5:43PM0.66m | 5:55AM0.59m | 6:29PM0.57m | 6:30AM0.78m | 7:16PM0.53m | 7:05AM0.98m | 8:04PM0.54m | 7:41AM1.16m | 8:56PM0.58m | ||||||||
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 | 6:46 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — |
 | — | 7:27 | — | — | 7:25 | — | — | 7:23 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:21 | — | — | 7:19 | — | — | 7:17 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 23 | 19 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 |
Feels °C | 27 | 25 | 21 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | SW 19 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 17 | NW 11 | NW 7 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | SW 17 | SW 17 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 |
| kJ | 98 | 343 | 297 | 346 | 470 | 263 | 171 | 326 | 301 | 251 | 203 | 158 | 113 | 87 | 394 | 604 | 107 | 107 | 428 | 268 | 164 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 7 | S 10 | S 9 | SSW 12 | SSW 10 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 7 | WSW 15 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | NW 10 | SW 19 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 42 | 65 | 38 | 140 | 143 | 411 | 474 | 9 | 72 | 60 | 34 | 29 | 26 | 94 | 85 | 61 | 42 | 23 | 91 | 88 | 63 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 19 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | SSW 8 | NW 9 | WSW 16 | S 10 | WNW 12 | S 10 | WSW 21 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | SW 19 | SW 18 | W 9 | WNW 15 | SW 12 | WNW 13 | SSW 19 |
| kJ | 184 | 65 | 46 | 96 | 115 | 55 | 88 | 51 | 8 | 28 | 7 | 42 | 24 | 12 | 92 | 78 | 2 | 42 | 23 | 35 | 74 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NW 7 | NW 4 | WNW 5 | NW 7 | — | — | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | WNW 6 | — | — | NW 9 | NW 8 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 54 | 16 | 15 | 42 | — | — | 313 | 412 | 317 | 347 | 398 | 221 | 181 | — | — | 586 | 650 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 83 | 11 | 24 | 83 | 50 | 83 | 83 | 50 | 83 | 85 | 82 | 15 | 83 | 24 | 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).
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.
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