Linda Mar surfForecast / CAL – San Mateo / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Saturday 25 Apr 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
14.9° 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 Tuesday (Apr 28) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 7s. 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 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 01) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 13s period and expected on Sunday (Apr 26) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Tue 28th Apr)2.5ft (0.8m) 12s
Best Surf 5AM (Fri 1st May)8ft (2.5m) 9s
Most Powerful 8PM (Fri 1st May)10ft (3.0m) 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 14°C on Sun afternoon, min 11°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed morning, min 11°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sat
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
3
3
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
W
15
0.6
W
16
0.7
WNW
16
0.7
WNW
14
0.9
WNW
14
0.9
WNW
13
0.9
WNW
12
0.9
WNW
12
1.2
NW
7
1.1
NW
7
1.2
NW
7
0.5
WNW
18
0.7
WNW
16
0.9
WNW
15
1.8
NW
8
1.7
WNW
8
2.1
NW
9
2.2
WNW
9
2.4
NW
8
2.5
NW
8
1.8
NW
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
155
183
250
215
281
238
217
247
147
122
151
178
234
309
398
339
657
838
771
824
398
Wind (km/h)
15
SW
15
WSW
20
W
20
W
15
WNW
15
WNW
20
WNW
10
W
5
WSW
15
W
10
NW
10
W
25
WNW
20
WNW
15
W
20
W
10
SW
10
SW
30
WNW
25
NW
25
WNW
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
on
on
cross-on
High Tide
7:58PM2.19m
7:29AM2.04m
8:35PM2.27m
8:34AM2.02m
9:07PM2.35m
9:32AM2.01m
9:36PM2.40m
10:25AM2.00m
10:05PM2.43m
11:14AM2.00m
10:33PM2.44m
12:00PM1.99m
11:02PM2.43m
12:47PM1.97m
Low Tide
1:52AM1.12m
1:56PM0.59m
2:46AM0.92m
2:39PM0.71m
3:33AM0.72m
3:19PM0.84m
4:14AM0.55m
3:55PM0.97m
4:52AM0.42m
4:31PM1.10m
5:28AM0.33m
5:05PM1.21m
6:06AM0.28m
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
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6:20
6:18
6:18
6:16
6:16
6:13
6:13
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7:53
7:54
7:55
7:57
7:58
7:58
7:59
8:00
Temp °C
12
13
13
14
13
13
13
12
14
14
12
15
15
12
12
12
12
13
14
12
11
9
10
9
9
9
10
9
9
13
11
9
13
12
8
9
8
10
11
11
7
5
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
NW
8
0.6
W
16
0.7
WNW
16
0.7
WNW
14
0.9
WNW
14
0.9
WNW
13
0.9
WNW
12
0.9
WNW
12
1.2
NW
7
0.7
WNW
11
0.7
WNW
12
1.1
NW
8
0.7
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
15
0.9
WNW
14
0.9
WNW
13
2.1
NW
9
2.2
WNW
9
1.2
WNW
12
0.9
WNW
12
1
WNW
12
Energy kJ
100
183
250
215
281
238
217
247
147
109
121
163
99
309
273
307
657
838
393
217
269
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
W
15
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
12
0.3
SSW
12
0.4
SSW
12
0.4
SSW
12
0.3
SSW
11
0.3
SW
13
0.6
WNW
12
0.3
S
11
0.4
SW
16
0.8
WNW
11
0.7
WNW
16
0.6
WNW
10
0.3
SW
14
0.3
SW
14
1.1
WNW
13
0.8
WNW
13
0.2
WSW
13
0.2
WSW
13
0.5
NW
10
Energy kJ
155
57
49
29
48
48
25
28
106
23
64
135
234
68
33
33
378
195
17
17
45
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
13
0.1
SW
13
0.2
WSW
13
0.3
SW
14
0.3
SW
15
0.3
SW
15
0.3
SW
16
0.2
S
11
0.3
S
11
0.3
SW
13
0.3
S
12
0.5
WNW
18
0.3
S
11
0.4
SW
15
0.2
S
11
0.2
S
11
0.2
WSW
14
0.2
WSW
13
0.2
SSW
12
0.2
S
10
0.2
SSW
18
Energy kJ
89
7
17
33
34
35
40
9
22
28
25
178
21
54
9
9
18
17
14
8
31
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
WNW
9
1.2
WNW
6
1
WNW
8
0.9
WNW
8
0.9
NW
9
1
NW
9
1.1
NW
6
1.1
NW
7
1.2
NW
7
1.2
NW
8
1.6
NW
7
1.8
NW
8
1.7
WNW
8
2.4
NW
8
2.5
NW
8
1.8
NW
8
Energy kJ
119
90
123
109
129
152
89
122
151
187
251
398
339
771
824
398
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
2
2
3
1
1
2
1
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
Distance (km)
120
83
83
1204
37
37
83
24
0
83
37
24
85
74
83
83
24
24
83
82
83
Best forecast wave conditions in San Mateo
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
3
3
2
3
1
2
2
1
3
2
2
3
2
3
4
2
2
4
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
7
8
5
6
5
5
9
6
5
9
9
5
9
5
5
5
4
4
4
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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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