
Surf Forecasts:
Linda Mar surf forecast from 17 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 22 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 9s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 23 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 10s period, NW swell with 1,151 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 17 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period with NW 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 Thursday (Sep 17) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 8s 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 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 23) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 15s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 17) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Thu 17th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Tue 22nd Sep) | 8ft (2.4m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Wed 23rd Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Linda Mar over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | |||||||||||||||
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) | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | SW 19 | SW 19 | NW 7 | SW 18 | SW 18 | NW 7 | NW 8 | SW 18 | NW 8 | SW 17 | SW 17 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 10 | WNW 9 | NW 10 | WNW 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
154 | 135 | 95 | 236 | 236 | 255 | 242 | 307 | 396 | 453 | 336 | 402 | 342 | 346 | 572 | 450 | 429 | 1151 | 710 | 592 | 565 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | glassy | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 3:18PM2.13m | 6:19AM1.70m | 4:19PM2.06m | 7:34AM1.75m | 5:29PM2.04m | 8:24AM1.82m | 6:36PM2.07m | 8:59AM1.89m | 7:34PM2.12m | 9:27AM1.97m | 8:25PM2.17m | 9:52AM2.05m | 9:12PM2.21m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:10AM1.45m | 11:00PM0.67m | 10:19AM1.53m | 00:09AM0.66m | 11:45AM1.55m | 1:10AM0.63m | 1:00PM1.50m | 2:00AM0.57m | 1:56PM1.41m | 2:41AM0.52m | 2:42PM1.29m | 3:16AM0.50m | 3:24PM1.13m | 3:49AM0.52m | |||||||
6:52 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | |
— | 7:15 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:12 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:05 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 14 | 19 | 19 | 14 |
Feels °C | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 18 | 18 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | SW 19 | SW 19 | NW 7 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 10 | WNW 9 | NW 10 | WNW 10 |
154 | 135 | 95 | 78 | 236 | 184 | 242 | 307 | 252 | 311 | 336 | 402 | 322 | 274 | 572 | 450 | 429 | 1151 | 710 | 592 | 565 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 19 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | WNW 12 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 |
86 | 85 | 142 | 236 | 80 | 69 | 199 | 68 | 41 | 29 | 29 | 297 | 342 | 346 | 413 | 251 | 169 | 306 | 239 | 215 | 171 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | SSW 14 | NW 10 | S 10 | SSW 13 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 10 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | WNW 14 | SW 16 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 |
30 | 44 | 39 | 120 | 23 | 18 | 68 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 29 | 33 | 30 | 27 | 71 | 306 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | NW 8 | NW 7 | — | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 8 | NW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | 95 | 255 | — | 194 | 396 | 453 | 318 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 187 | 11 | 24 | 83 | 24 | 24 | 83 | 24 | 24 | 83 | 73 | 24 | 83 | 24 | 0 | 24 | 18 | 15 | 24 | 24 |
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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.
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