Linda Mar surfForecast / CAL – San Mateo / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Sunday 22 Mar 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
13.7° C
(Which is 1.5°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 (Mar 24) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 18s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 5s is also forecast. 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 4.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Mar 26) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 14s period and expected on Sunday (Mar 22) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Tue 24th Mar)3.5ft (1.1m) 11s
Best Surf 2AM (Thu 26th Mar)13ft (4.0m) 11s
Most Powerful 5AM (Thu 26th Mar)13ft (4.0m) 11s

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 18°C on Tue afternoon, min 10°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Fri afternoon, min 9°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Wed afternoon, light winds from the NNW by Fri night).

Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
2
0
0
1
0
2
1
0
1
0
0
!
3
3
3
1
0
1
2
1
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.5
NW
2.1
NW
2.5
NW
2.3
NW
1.8
NW
1.2
NW
1.2
NW
1.1
NW
0.6
SW
2
NW
3
NW
4
WNW
3
WNW
3
NW
2.2
NW
1.9
NW
1.6
NW
1.4
WNW
1.3
WNW
1.3
WNW
1.1
NW
Period(s) (?)1010991010111118681111111111111010106
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)13918458957546853043282582462821422335120902112109077755140133332088
Wind
(km/h)
15
NW
20
NW
20
NW
10
WNW
15
WNW
10
WNW
15
NW
20
NW
10
NW
25
NW
35
NW
15
NW
15
NNE
15
NNW
10
NE
15
NE
20
NW
5
NNW
5
WNW
10
NW
5
WNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
onononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
ononononononcrossoncrosscrossononglassonglass
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:42PM
1.93
1:53AM
2.48
3:57PM
1.83
2:45AM
2.42
5:23PM
1.80
3:50AM
2.34
6:46PM
1.84
5:06AM
2.28
7:51PM
1.93
6:26AM
2.25
8:39PM
2.03
7:38AM
2.26
9:18PM
2.13
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:10AM
0.32
7:44PM
1.20
9:10AM
0.32
8:35PM
1.35
10:18AM
0.35
9:42PM
1.47
11:32AM
0.37
11:11PM
1.50
12:42PM
0.37
12:41AM
1.44
1:44PM
0.36
1:54AM
1.29
2:36PM
0.37
2:52AM
1.12
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunrise7:11--7:09--7:07--7:05--7:03--7:03--7:01--
Sunset-7:22--7:23--7:24--7:25--7:27--7:27--7:28-
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C141410131311161813131310161918192316151714
Feels °C (?)111071010712139873121415141913141512
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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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