Linda Mar surfForecast / CAL – San Mateo / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Friday 24 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
14.8° C
(Which is 2.8°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 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 6s. 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 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 01) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 14s period and expected on Friday (Apr 24) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Tue 28th Apr)2.5ft (0.8m) 12s
Best Surf 5AM (Fri 1st May)8ft (2.5m) 9s
Most Powerful 8AM (Fri 1st May)8ft (2.5m) 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 13°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Fri afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

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

Fri
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
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
0
0
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
3
4
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
NW
8
1.2
NW
8
1
NW
8
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
0.8
WNW
12
1.1
NW
8
1.1
NW
8
1.4
NW
8
1.4
NW
8
1.4
NW
8
0.9
WNW
15
1.8
NW
8
1.8
NW
8
2.5
WNW
9
2.4
WNW
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
196
211
129
155
183
250
215
281
238
213
180
147
147
215
238
232
326
408
398
969
944
Wind (km/h)
15
W
10
W
10
W
20
WSW
15
WSW
20
W
20
W
10
WNW
15
WNW
20
WNW
10
WNW
10
W
20
WNW
10
WNW
10
WSW
20
WNW
15
WNW
15
WSW
20
WSW
15
WSW
10
SSW
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
High Tide
7:14PM2.09m
6:14AM2.09m
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
Low Tide
00:44AM1.31m
1:06PM0.48m
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
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
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6:22
6:20
6:18
6:18
6:16
6:16
6:13
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7:52
7:53
7:54
7:55
7:57
7:58
7:58
7:59
Temp °C
13
12
12
13
13
13
13
12
13
13
12
14
15
12
13
13
11
12
13
12
13
10
9
10
10
9
10
9
9
10
9
8
12
12
9
11
10
7
10
10
9
11
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
NW
8
1.2
NW
8
1
NW
8
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
0.8
WNW
12
1.1
NW
8
0.7
WNW
11
1.4
NW
8
1.4
NW
8
0.8
WNW
10
0.9
WNW
15
1.8
NW
8
0.9
WNW
13
2.5
WNW
9
2.4
WNW
9
Energy kJ
196
211
129
155
183
250
215
281
238
213
180
147
109
215
238
125
326
408
317
969
944
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
WNW
12
0.5
WNW
11
0.5
W
15
0.5
S
13
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
12
0.3
SSW
12
0.8
WNW
8
0.9
NW
9
0.3
SSW
11
0.4
NW
8
0.6
WNW
12
0.3
S
11
0.6
WNW
12
0.8
WNW
11
0.6
WNW
16
0.6
WNW
10
0.9
WNW
14
0.3
SW
14
0.9
WNW
13
0.8
WNW
13
Energy kJ
111
70
109
89
57
49
29
86
110
25
17
106
23
107
135
214
68
293
33
249
189
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
S
15
0.5
S
14
0.5
NW
11
0.4
WNW
11
0.1
SW
13
0.2
WSW
13
0.3
SW
14
0.4
SSW
12
0.4
SSW
12
0.3
SW
16
0.3
SW
13
0.3
S
11
0.3
SW
13
0.3
S
12
0.5
WNW
18
0.2
S
11
0.4
SW
15
0.3
SW
14
0.2
S
11
0.2
WSW
14
0.2
WSW
13
Energy kJ
155
103
56
44
7
17
33
48
48
40
28
22
28
25
180
9
54
33
9
18
17
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
WNW
8
1
WNW
9
1.3
WNW
6
1
WNW
8
0.9
NW
9
1
NW
6
1.1
NW
8
1.4
NW
8
1.7
NW
7
1.8
NW
8
Energy kJ
117
144
118
117
132
71
147
232
276
398
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
1
3
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
4
Distance (km)
83
73
24
83
83
83
85
37
37
728
24
20
85
24
24
85
73
83
83
73
0
Best forecast wave conditions in San Mateo
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
4
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
2
2
3
3
3
2
3
3
2
1
1
2
2
2
3
3
2
3
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
4
5
5
7
8
5
6
5
4
9
6
5
9
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.

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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