Linda Mar surfForecast / CAL – San Mateo / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 am Saturday 09 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
15.0° C
(Which is 2.9°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 2.1m 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 3.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 16) 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 Thursday (May 14) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Mon 11th May)7ft (2.1m) 9s
Best Surf 5AM (Mon 11th May)7ft (2.1m) 9s
Most Powerful 5PM (Sat 16th May)11ft (3.5m) 9s

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 16°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
1
0
2
2
1
2
1
0
1
1
1
2
0
0
1
0
0
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
NW
7
2
WNW
7
2.1
WNW
7
2
WNW
8
1.8
NW
8
2
WNW
8
1.9
WNW
9
1.7
WNW
11
1.5
WNW
11
1.5
WNW
11
1.2
WNW
11
1
WNW
11
1.3
WNW
11
1.5
W
12
1.4
WNW
12
1.3
W
11
1.2
W
10
1.4
WNW
10
1.2
WNW
7
1.8
WNW
8
2.5
NW
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
318
405
478
464
398
541
549
615
505
540
313
278
438
650
541
396
302
380
117
372
1024
Wind (km/h)
15
W
25
WNW
20
WNW
15
W
20
WNW
5
WSW
5
SW
10
WSW
5
WSW
10
WSW
15
W
10
WSW
15
SSW
15
W
10
SW
15
NW
30
WNW
10
WNW
10
NW
25
WNW
15
WNW
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross
on
on
on
on
on
on
High Tide
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
10:52AM2.00m
10:00PM2.70m
Low Tide
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
3:53PM1.15m
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part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:05
6:05
6:03
6:03
6:01
6:01
6:00
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:07
8:07
8:07
8:08
8:09
8:10
8:12
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Temp °C
12
12
11
12
13
11
15
16
12
13
13
12
14
14
13
14
15
12
18
19
11
9
8
7
10
10
9
14
14
11
11
10
10
11
10
11
11
10
8
16
15
7
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
WNW
14
0.6
WNW
14
0.8
WNW
12
1.1
WNW
11
1.1
WNW
10
2
WNW
8
1.9
WNW
9
1.7
WNW
11
1.5
WNW
11
1.5
WNW
11
1.2
WNW
11
1
WNW
11
1.3
WNW
11
1.5
W
12
1.4
WNW
12
1.3
W
11
1.2
W
10
0.8
SSW
16
1.2
WNW
7
0.8
SSW
15
0.7
WNW
15
Energy kJ
120
160
205
308
250
541
549
615
505
540
313
278
438
650
541
396
302
310
117
275
228
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SW
20
0.5
SW
16
0.8
SSW
19
0.7
SW
18
0.6
SSW
18
1
WNW
10
0.7
SW
16
0.8
SSW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.7
SW
15
0.7
SW
15
0.7
NW
6
0.6
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
13
0.6
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
16
0.2
S
10
0.8
SSW
15
0.5
WNW
16
0.7
SSW
14
Energy kJ
186
121
460
323
209
218
261
326
248
217
217
31
123
158
120
234
229
8
283
149
170
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
W
11
0.4
SSW
20
0.2
SSW
12
0.6
SSW
18
0.5
SW
14
0.7
SW
17
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
16
0.6
NW
6
0.1
S
14
0.2
S
11
0.6
SSW
14
0.3
W
15
0.4
SW
18
0.4
SSW
18
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
13
0.1
W
19
0.6
WNW
10
0.2
S
10
0.3
SSW
16
Energy kJ
21
151
14
211
102
291
5
5
25
4
10
140
38
82
123
67
64
7
71
8
51
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
NW
7
2
WNW
7
2.1
WNW
7
2
WNW
8
1.8
NW
8
0.8
WNW
6
0.4
W
3
1.4
WNW
10
1.8
WNW
8
2.5
NW
8
Energy kJ
318
405
478
464
398
38
3
380
372
1024
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
3
2
2
2
3
3
1
2
2
2
2
1
2
Distance (km)
24
83
24
24
83
24
15
61
11
24
83
11
97
232
24
26
83
1
11
83
24
Best forecast wave conditions in San Mateo
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
3
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
4
4
2
4
3
3
3
3
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
9
6
5
5
5
9
9
9
9
8
9
5
5
6
5
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.

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