Linda Mar surfForecast / CAL – San Mateo / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Sunday 24 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
13.6° C
(Which is 1.2°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 Wednesday (May 27) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 13s period. 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 3.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 26) at 11PM. 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 17s period and expected on Monday (May 25) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Wed 27th May)10ft (3.0m) 13s
Best Surf11AM (Wed 27th May)11ft (3.5m) 12s
Most Powerful11PM (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 13°C on Sun afternoon, min 11°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Wed morning, min 11°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
2
0
1
0
0
0
1
!
0
4
3
2
2
3
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
16
0.5
WNW
16
0.9
WNW
14
0.9
SW
15
0.9
SW
17
0.9
WNW
12
1.8
WNW
14
3
WNW
14
2.4
WNW
14
3.5
NW
12
3.5
WNW
11
3
NW
10
2.3
WNW
10
1.3
WNW
18
1.6
WNW
16
1.5
WNW
15
1.5
WNW
14
2.5
NW
8
2.4
NW
8
3
NW
8
3.5
NW
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
198
146
301
335
424
215
1370
3894
2068
3575
2592
1731
1045
1038
1255
949
911
743
664
1235
2252
Wind (km/h)
15
SW
15
WSW
10
SW
15
W
15
WSW
15
W
25
WNW
30
W
20
WNW
15
W
25
WNW
10
SSW
15
SW
15
WSW
10
W
10
WSW
25
WNW
25
WNW
25
WNW
40
NW
35
NW
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
on
on
on
on
on
High Tide
7:09PM2.30m
7:16AM1.83m
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
Low Tide
12:20PM0.66m
1:36AM0.95m
1:09PM0.83m
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
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part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:54
5:52
5:52
5:52
5:52
5:50
5:50
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:19
8:20
8:21
8:22
8:22
8:22
8:23
Temp °C
12
13
11
12
12
12
13
13
12
13
13
12
13
13
12
11
12
11
11
12
11
10
10
9
9
9
10
7
8
7
10
9
10
10
10
10
9
9
6
6
5
3
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
WNW
9
0.8
WNW
9
0.9
WNW
14
0.9
WNW
13
1.1
WNW
13
0.9
WNW
12
1.8
WNW
14
0.8
SSW
16
2.4
WNW
14
3
WNW
12
0.7
SSW
14
3
NW
10
2.3
WNW
10
1.9
WNW
10
1.6
WNW
16
1.5
WNW
15
1.5
WNW
14
1.2
WNW
13
1.1
WNW
13
0.4
SSW
14
0.5
SW
22
Energy kJ
148
106
301
246
402
215
1370
314
2068
2649
183
1731
1045
670
1255
949
911
468
384
78
227
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
16
0.7
SW
15
0.7
NW
9
0.9
SW
15
0.9
SW
17
0.7
SW
15
0.8
SSW
16
0.2
S
9
0.8
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
14
0.1
W
24
0.7
SSW
14
1.1
WNW
19
1.3
WNW
18
1.4
NW
9
0.5
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
SW
23
0.4
SW
18
Energy kJ
198
229
84
335
424
217
310
7
291
183
11
178
856
1038
330
104
131
73
74
140
80
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
WNW
17
0.5
WNW
16
0.6
SW
15
0.7
WNW
9
0.3
S
10
0.4
SSW
17
0.2
S
9
0.1
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
0.1
S
21
0.1
SW
21
0.1
SW
20
0.2
SSW
19
0.2
SSW
18
0.4
SW
13
Energy kJ
109
146
171
73
16
111
7
2
2
2
11
263
127
121
121
9
18
15
37
31
44
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
WNW
4
1.6
NW
6
3
WNW
14
2.4
WNW
8
3.5
NW
12
3.5
WNW
11
1.8
NW
8
1.9
NW
8
2.5
NW
8
2.4
NW
8
3
NW
8
3.5
NW
9
Energy kJ
7
188
3894
696
3575
2592
418
382
743
664
1235
2252
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
3
2
3
2
4
5
4
2
4
4
3
4
3
2
2
2
2
3
Distance (km)
67
83
11
166
85
37
83
483
83
37
2030
0
6
83
37
24
83
82
83
450
82
Best forecast wave conditions in San Mateo
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
1
2
3
4
3
2
4
5
4
4
5
4
4
4
3
2
4
2
2
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
4
4
4
9
6
7
7
8
6
7
9
8
5
5
5
5
5
6
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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