Linda Mar surfForecast / CAL – San Mateo / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Monday 25 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
13.1° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 (May 27) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.0m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 3.5m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Linda Mar in the next 16 days are 3.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 26) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 16s period and expected on Tuesday (May 26) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Wed 27th May)13ft (4.0m) 13s
Best Surf 5AM (Wed 27th May)13ft (4.0m) 13s
Most Powerful 5PM (Tue 26th May)11ft (3.5m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Mon afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WNW on Tue afternoon, light winds from the NE by Wed morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu afternoon, min 10°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Thu night, fresh winds from the WNW by Sat afternoon).

Mon
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
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
0
0
0
0
2
0
3
3
2
3
2
0
0
1
0
1
3
0
1
3
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SW
17
0.9
WNW
12
3
WNW
14
3.5
WNW
14
3.5
WNW
13
3
WNW
12
3
WNW
11
2.3
WNW
11
1.9
WNW
10
1.3
WNW
18
1.6
WNW
16
1.5
WNW
15
1.5
WNW
14
1.3
WNW
13
2.3
NW
8
3
NW
8
3
NW
9
3
NW
9
2.4
NW
9
2.4
NW
9
2
WNW
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
424
215
3924
5305
3940
2561
1933
1199
708
1038
1255
949
911
547
699
1010
1588
1478
945
968
637
Wind (km/h)
20
SW
30
NW
35
WNW
40
WNW
25
NW
15
NW
25
WNW
10
SW
15
SSW
15
SW
5
SW
10
WSW
20
WNW
20
NW
20
WNW
30
WNW
20
WNW
10
WNW
25
WNW
15
WNW
10
W
cross
on
on
on
on
on
on
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
7:46PM2.35m
8:27AM1.81m
8:20PM2.39m
9:30AM1.83m
8:52PM2.42m
10:24AM1.86m
9:23PM2.43m
11:13AM1.89m
9:56PM2.44m
11:58AM1.91m
10:30PM2.44m
12:41PM1.92m
11:06PM2.42m
1:25PM1.91m
Low Tide
2:30AM0.75m
1:54PM0.99m
3:16AM0.58m
2:37PM1.13m
3:56AM0.44m
3:18PM1.24m
4:33AM0.33m
3:57PM1.32m
5:10AM0.26m
4:36PM1.38m
5:48AM0.23m
5:15PM1.42m
6:28AM0.23m
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part cloud
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clear
clear
clear
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:52
5:52
5:52
5:50
5:50
5:50
5:50
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8:20
8:21
8:22
8:22
8:22
8:23
8:23
8:24
Temp °C
12
13
13
13
12
14
15
12
14
14
13
14
13
12
12
13
12
13
13
11
13
8
9
6
6
4
11
11
8
11
10
12
12
10
8
9
8
6
10
10
7
11
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
WNW
13
0.9
WNW
12
0.8
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
15
3
WNW
12
3
WNW
11
2.3
WNW
11
1.9
WNW
10
1.5
WNW
10
1.6
WNW
16
1.5
WNW
15
1.5
WNW
14
1.3
WNW
13
1.1
WNW
13
0.4
SSW
14
0.5
SW
22
2.2
NW
9
0.9
WNW
11
2.4
NW
9
2
WNW
9
Energy kJ
402
215
314
314
291
2561
1933
1199
670
421
1255
949
911
547
384
77
227
766
176
968
637
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SW
17
0.7
SW
15
0.2
S
10
0.2
S
9
0.1
S
9
0.7
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
14
1
WNW
19
1.3
WNW
18
1.2
NW
9
0.9
WNW
8
0.6
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
14
0.3
SW
23
0.4
SSW
18
1.3
WNW
11
0.7
SW
20
0.9
SSW
19
0.9
SW
18
Energy kJ
424
217
7
7
2
183
183
178
708
1038
237
112
129
105
73
86
123
372
392
643
465
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
S
10
0.4
SSW
17
0.2
S
9
0.1
S
9
0.1
S
10
0.1
W
24
0.5
WNW
22
0.6
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.1
SW
21
0.1
SW
20
0.2
SSW
19
0.2
SSW
18
0.4
SSW
13
0.7
SW
21
0.4
SSW
16
0.1
S
14
0.5
SW
15
Energy kJ
16
111
7
2
2
11
263
127
121
121
121
18
15
37
32
67
445
103
4
106
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
WNW
4
3
WNW
14
3.5
WNW
14
3.5
WNW
13
1.3
WNW
9
2
NW
7
2.3
NW
8
3
NW
8
3
NW
9
3
NW
9
2.4
NW
9
Energy kJ
20
3924
5305
3940
264
418
699
1010
1588
1478
945
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
1
4
1
3
2
3
2
3
3
2
1
3
2
1
4
3
2
3
2
Distance (km)
83
73
85
483
85
24
1576
6
24
120
6
24
85
73
83
85
74
24
83
24
24
Best forecast wave conditions in San Mateo
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
2
7
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
2
4
2
2
4
3
3
4
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
9
9
7
6
6
9
9
9
9
5
5
5
4
7
7
7
5
4
4
6
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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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