Linda Mar Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. We’re looking at a pretty tough run ahead for our local spot. The surf just isn't cooperating, and there's a big gap of several days with no real recommendation from now until the 4th of July. What we get is pretty messy, with a lot of onshore wind chopping things up.

Let’s talk about Linda Mar. The water is sitting at 60°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year — a solid 5° above average, so you can leave the thick wetsuit at home.

The first thing worth paddling out for would be the morning of Saturday the 5th of July. We’ve got a 5 ft NW swell with clean conditions thanks to a light cross-offshore breeze from the SSW. The combined swell energy is moderate at 533. It’s not huge, but the wind is in your face and it’s the best of a rough bunch.

Other than that, the standout in the whole run is likely Thursday the 10th of July morning. That NW swell pushes up to 7 ft, but with a short period of 8 seconds, it’s gonna be a bit fat and unruly. The wind is a light cross-onshore, not ideal, but the energy is strong at 1016. It’s a big swell, over 7 ft, so if you’re not an experienced surfer, give it a miss. For the pros, it’s your best shot.

Honestly, for the next week, the conditions are mostly cross-onshore and choppy. Between the 5th and the 10th, there are a few mornings that look *marginal* – might be worth a look if you’re desperate, but I wouldn't get my hopes up. The 4th of July has zilch on offer. We see a few long-period SW swells pop up late in the second week, like the 18th of July, but the wind stays all wrong, making it a raw deal for paddle surfing.

For this stretch, it’s a waiting game. Keep your eyes on the 10th if you've got a big board and want some grunt, or the 5th for a cleaner but smaller session.

Rusty.

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