Linda Mar Surf Break

Lat Long: 37.60° N 122.50° W

Linda Mar Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 am 17 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Linda Mar sea temperature is
16.8°C
2.1° 

Linda Mar surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


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 TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Thu 17th Sep)3.5ft (1.1m) 8s
Best Surf11PM (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 Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly 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
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Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
1
1
0
0
2
0
2
3
1
3
2
1
2
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
NW
8
1
NW
8
0.9
NW
8
0.6
SW
19
0.6
SW
19
1.7
NW
7
0.6
SW
18
0.7
SW
18
1.9
NW
7
2
NW
8
0.7
SW
18
1.9
NW
8
0.8
SW
17
0.8
SW
17
1.9
NW
9
1.8
NW
8
1.7
NW
9
2.5
NW
10
2
WNW
9
1.7
NW
10
1.7
WNW
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
154
135
95
236
236
255
242
307
396
453
336
402
342
346
572
450
429
1151
710
592
565
Wind (km/h)
10
S
15
WSW
10
NW
10
WNW
20
WNW
15
WNW
5
SW
20
WNW
15
WNW
15
W
20
W
15
W
10
SW
15
W
10
SW
5
SW
15
WNW
5
SW
5
W
15
W
10
W
Wind State
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
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6:52
6:54
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6:58
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7:15
7:13
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7:09
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Temp °C
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18
16
17
17
14
16
16
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19
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Feels °C
16
16
15
16
15
12
16
14
12
12
12
11
13
13
12
15
15
12
18
18
13
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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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