Linda Mar surfForecast / CAL – San Mateo / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Monday 11 May 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
14.3° C
(Which is 2.2°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 Monday (May 11) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 11s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Linda Mar in the next 16 days are 4.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 17) 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 0.8m 16s period and expected on Monday (May 11) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Mon 11th May)5ft (1.6m) 11s
Best Surf11PM (Sun 17th May)13ft (4.0m) 10s
Most Powerful 8PM (Sun 17th May)15ft (4.5m) 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 14°C on Mon morning, min 10°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Mon night, fresh winds from the NW by Wed afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu morning, min 10°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu morning, strong winds from the NW by Sat night).

Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
2
0
0
0
0
2
2
0
3
2
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
WNW
9
1.7
WNW
11
1.5
WNW
11
1.5
WNW
11
1.2
WNW
11
1
WNW
12
1.2
WNW
11
2.2
WNW
11
1.3
WNW
12
2.2
WNW
8
2
WNW
8
3
WNW
9
2.5
WNW
9
3.5
NW
9
3
NW
8
3
NW
9
3.5
NW
9
4
NW
9
3.5
WNW
9
4
NW
9
3.5
NW
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
497
615
531
540
319
293
376
1274
478
619
525
1244
1080
1714
1344
1575
1990
2924
2038
2513
2606
Wind (km/h)
10
SSW
15
SW
10
SW
10
WSW
20
WNW
15
W
25
WNW
35
NW
20
NW
10
WNW
20
WNW
10
W
15
WNW
30
NW
25
NW
25
NW
40
NW
45
NW
35
NW
30
NW
15
NNW
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
High Tide
7:48PM2.19m
7:45AM1.85m
8:16PM2.32m
8:51AM1.90m
8:47PM2.46m
9:53AM1.95m
9:22PM2.60m
10:52AM2.00m
10:00PM2.70m
11:50AM2.03m
10:43PM2.77m
12:47PM2.04m
11:30PM2.78m
Low Tide
1:00PM0.74m
2:07AM1.02m
1:43PM0.83m
2:53AM0.74m
2:25PM0.93m
3:37AM0.45m
3:08PM1.04m
4:23AM0.20m
3:53PM1.15m
5:10AM0.00m
4:40PM1.24m
6:00AM-0.12m
5:29PM1.32m
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:03
6:03
6:01
6:01
6:00
6:00
5:58
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:07
8:08
8:09
8:10
8:12
8:13
8:14
Temp °C
14
14
12
12
13
12
13
13
11
16
15
11
14
15
13
12
13
11
12
14
15
12
11
10
10
10
8
11
9
5
14
11
8
10
10
8
7
5
3
5
7
13
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
WNW
9
1.7
WNW
11
1.5
WNW
11
1.5
WNW
11
1.2
WNW
11
1
WNW
12
1.2
WNW
11
0.6
SSW
13
1.3
WNW
12
2.2
WNW
8
0.9
WNW
10
0.8
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
15
0.7
WNW
15
0.9
WNW
14
0.7
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
13
Energy kJ
497
615
531
540
319
293
376
120
478
619
173
277
256
249
228
297
186
118
108
70
68
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SW
16
0.8
SSW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.7
SW
15
0.7
SW
15
0.6
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.4
SW
18
0.5
SW
13
0.6
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
16
0.1
S
10
0.3
WNW
18
0.1
S
10
0.6
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.1
SW
19
0.1
S
20
0.1
S
18
0.2
SSW
18
0.2
S
18
Energy kJ
261
326
248
217
217
140
123
82
88
177
295
2
61
2
131
127
15
7
6
31
24
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
16
0.2
S
15
0.1
S
14
0.2
S
11
0.2
S
13
0.2
SSW
19
0.4
SW
18
0.4
SSW
18
0.4
SW
13
0.1
S
10
0.1
W
19
0.2
W
18
0.2
S
10
0.3
SSW
16
0.3
SSW
16
0.1
SW
19
0.1
SW
18
0.1
SW
18
0.1
SW
18
Energy kJ
3
5
17
4
10
13
37
80
123
44
2
7
25
9
51
47
15
12
12
13
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
WNW
6
1.4
NW
6
1.2
NW
5
2.2
WNW
11
2.1
NW
7
2
WNW
8
3
WNW
9
2.5
WNW
9
3.5
NW
9
3
NW
8
3
NW
9
3.5
NW
9
4
NW
9
3.5
WNW
9
4
NW
9
3.5
NW
10
Energy kJ
75
149
82
1274
452
525
1244
1080
1714
1344
1575
1990
2924
2038
2513
2606
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
3
2
2
2
2
1
2
3
2
2
2
3
2
3
1
3
3
3
4
Distance (km)
0
6
0
24
83
50
83
85
24
15
83
24
83
83
82
83
85
83
83
83
15
Best forecast wave conditions in San Mateo
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
2
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
2
2
3
2
2
4
4
4
4
3
3
4
3
3
4
3
3
6
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
9
8
9
6
6
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
5
5
4
4
4
6
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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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