Linda Mar surfForecast / CAL – San Mateo / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Monday 27 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
15.0° C
(Which is 3.0°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 Wednesday (Apr 29) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 11s. 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 3.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 01) at 11PM. 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 12s period and expected on Monday (Apr 27) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Wed 29th Apr)4ft (1.2m) 8s
Best Surf11PM (Fri 1st May)11ft (3.5m) 10s
Most Powerful11PM (Fri 1st May)11ft (3.5m) 10s

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 Tue afternoon, min 11°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Thu morning, min 11°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Thu morning, fresh winds from the NW by Fri night).

Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
1
2
0
2
4
1
0
0
0
0
1
0
3
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
WNW
13
0.9
WNW
12
0.8
WNW
12
0.7
WNW
12
0.7
WNW
11
0.7
WNW
12
1.2
NW
8
0.6
WNW
16
0.8
WNW
15
1.8
NW
9
1.7
WNW
9
3
NW
10
3
NW
10
2.4
NW
10
3.5
NW
10
2.5
WNW
9
2.2
WNW
8
1.8
NW
8
1.4
NW
9
0.8
WNW
16
1.2
WNW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
238
217
180
119
109
128
187
206
255
505
460
1608
1710
1100
2245
1056
682
439
323
341
573
Wind (km/h)
15
NW
25
WNW
10
WNW
10
W
20
WNW
10
W
10
W
20
W
10
WNW
10
WSW
15
W
15
W
10
SW
20
W
25
NW
35
WNW
25
WNW
20
WNW
15
W
15
W
10
SSW
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
High Tide
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
11:33PM2.40m
1:34PM1.93m
00:07AM2.35m
Low Tide
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
5:41PM1.31m
6:45AM0.28m
6:17PM1.40m
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
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6:18
6:18
6:16
6:16
6:13
6:13
6:11
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7:55
7:57
7:58
7:58
7:59
8:00
8:00
Temp °C
13
13
12
13
14
12
14
13
11
13
13
12
13
13
12
12
12
12
13
13
12
10
9
8
11
11
9
13
10
8
11
10
10
11
11
8
5
6
7
10
9
10
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
WNW
13
0.9
WNW
12
0.8
WNW
12
1
NW
6
0.7
WNW
11
1.1
NW
7
1.2
NW
8
0.7
WNW
10
0.8
WNW
15
1.8
NW
9
1.7
WNW
9
2.5
WNW
10
2.5
WNW
10
1.1
WNW
12
0.2
WSW
13
0.5
WNW
12
0.8
WNW
12
0.8
WNW
11
1.4
NW
9
1.2
WNW
9
1.2
WNW
15
Energy kJ
238
217
180
83
109
128
187
97
246
505
460
1363
1393
333
18
89
161
145
323
202
573
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
12
0.3
SSW
11
0.3
NW
8
0.7
WNW
12
0.3
S
11
0.7
WNW
12
0.8
WNW
11
0.6
WNW
16
0.7
WNW
10
0.9
WNW
14
0.9
WNW
13
0.2
WSW
14
0.2
WSW
13
0.2
WSW
13
0.1
S
12
0.2
SSW
18
0.2
SSW
18
0.4
SW
16
0.7
WNW
11
0.8
WNW
16
1.1
NW
9
Energy kJ
48
25
10
119
23
121
135
206
88
265
303
18
17
17
3
31
31
66
107
341
182
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SW
15
0.3
SW
16
0.3
SW
13
0.3
S
11
0.3
SW
13
0.4
SW
16
0.5
WNW
18
0.3
S
11
0.3
SW
15
0.3
SW
14
0.3
SW
14
0.2
S
11
0.2
S
10
0.2
S
10
0.1
SW
18
0.1
SW
14
0.1
S
11
0.3
WNW
20
0.5
WNW
18
0.6
WNW
11
0.4
SSW
15
Energy kJ
35
40
28
22
28
64
178
21
33
33
33
9
8
8
12
8
2
75
176
78
84
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
NW
8
1
NW
9
1.1
NW
6
1
NW
7
1.2
NW
8
1.5
NW
8
3
NW
10
3
NW
10
2.4
NW
10
3.5
NW
10
2.5
WNW
9
2.2
WNW
8
1.8
NW
8
Energy kJ
115
152
86
104
187
255
1608
1710
1100
2245
1056
682
439
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
4
2
1
1
4
3
Distance (km)
37
83
37
24
85
24
20
85
24
24
83
24
24
83
83
83
414
82
83
302
0
Best forecast wave conditions in San Mateo
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
1
2
2
1
2
2
2
3
2
2
4
3
3
5
4
2
4
2
4
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
5
5
9
7
5
8
5
5
5
5
6
9
9
4
4
4
5
4
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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