Linda Mar surfForecast / CAL – San Mateo / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 am Friday 08 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
15.4° C
(Which is 3.4°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 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 9s 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 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 08) 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 15s period and expected on Friday (May 15) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Mon 11th May)7ft (2.2m) 9s
Best Surf 5AM (Mon 11th May)7ft (2.2m) 9s
Most Powerful11PM (Fri 8th May)8ft (2.5m) 8s

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 Sat morning, min 10°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon morning, min 12°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
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
1
1
0
0
1
0
2
2
1
2
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
NW
7
1.9
NW
7
2.4
NW
8
1.9
NW
7
1.9
NW
7
2.1
WNW
7
1.9
WNW
8
1.8
NW
8
2.3
WNW
8
1.9
WNW
9
1.8
WNW
10
1.5
WNW
11
1.5
WNW
11
1.3
WNW
11
1.1
WNW
11
1
WNW
11
1
WNW
11
1.2
WNW
12
1
W
11
0.9
WNW
10
0.9
WNW
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
230
332
631
362
323
455
436
408
738
575
640
505
540
394
256
268
249
404
238
180
163
Wind (km/h)
25
WNW
20
WNW
20
WNW
15
WNW
25
WNW
15
WNW
10
W
20
WNW
5
WSW
5
SW
10
WSW
5
SW
15
SW
20
SSW
15
SSW
20
SSW
20
SSW
15
S
20
SSW
20
SW
5
NW
on
on
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
on
High Tide
6:13PM1.90m
4:03AM1.94m
6:51PM1.98m
5:17AM1.87m
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
Low Tide
10:41AM0.56m
11:03PM1.58m
11:30AM0.61m
00:17AM1.46m
12:17PM0.67m
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
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clear
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part cloud
part cloud
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rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:07
6:05
6:05
6:03
6:03
6:01
6:01
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8:06
8:07
8:07
8:07
8:08
8:09
8:10
1
1
Temp °C
11
12
11
13
13
12
13
13
12
16
16
13
14
16
14
16
16
14
14
14
13
6
8
8
10
9
9
11
10
10
15
14
12
11
12
13
13
13
11
10
9
12
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
WNW
11
0.7
WNW
10
0.5
W
16
0.5
WNW
14
0.6
WNW
14
0.8
WNW
12
1.1
WNW
11
1.2
WNW
10
2.3
WNW
8
1.9
WNW
9
1.8
WNW
10
1.5
WNW
11
1.5
WNW
11
1.3
WNW
11
1.1
WNW
11
1
WNW
11
1
WNW
11
1.2
WNW
12
1
W
11
0.9
WNW
10
0.9
WNW
10
Energy kJ
183
97
124
120
160
205
308
294
738
575
640
505
540
394
256
268
249
404
238
180
163
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
13
0.5
SW
18
0.5
SW
20
0.6
W
9
0.8
SSW
19
0.7
SW
18
0.6
SSW
18
0.7
SW
17
0.7
SW
16
0.8
SSW
16
0.7
NW
6
0.7
SW
15
0.7
SW
15
0.6
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
13
0.6
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
16
Energy kJ
43
41
154
186
62
460
323
209
291
261
326
40
217
217
140
123
158
120
234
229
310
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
WNW
17
0.3
WNW
16
0.3
SW
12
0.4
W
11
0.5
SW
16
0.2
SSW
12
0.6
SSW
18
0.5
SW
14
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
16
0.7
SW
16
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
11
0.2
S
13
0.2
SSW
19
0.6
W
13
0.4
SSW
18
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
13
0.3
SW
6
Energy kJ
57
51
25
37
121
14
211
102
4
5
5
248
4
2
13
37
126
123
67
64
5
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
NW
7
1.9
NW
7
2.4
NW
8
1.9
NW
7
1.9
NW
7
2.1
WNW
7
1.9
WNW
8
1.8
NW
8
0.3
S
3
0.4
SSE
3
0.5
S
4
0.6
S
4
0.6
S
4
0.6
S
4
0.3
WNW
3
Energy kJ
230
332
631
362
323
455
436
408
1
3
7
10
10
10
2
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
3
2
3
2
3
2
1
3
1
3
2
2
Distance (km)
83
83
24
24
83
24
24
83
24
4
24
6
6
67
0
24
67
24
136
381
11
Best forecast wave conditions in San Mateo
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
2
2
3
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
4
2
2
4
4
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
3
3
3
2
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
4
5
4
9
6
4
4
9
5
9
9
5
8
7
6
5
5
5
5
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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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