Linda Mar surfForecast / CAL – San Mateo / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 am Tuesday 28 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 2.7°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 04) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 9s. 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 1.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 04) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 14s period and expected on Tuesday (May 05) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Mon 4th May)3ft (0.9m) 15s
Best Surf 2AM (Mon 4th May)3ft (0.9m) 15s
Most Powerful 2PM (Mon 4th May)5ft (1.5m) 14s

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 Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri morning, min 12°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
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
2
0
1
1
0
1
2
0
3
1
0
0
1
1
3
2
2
3
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
WNW
12
0.7
WNW
11
0.7
WNW
12
1.2
NW
8
1.4
NW
8
1.9
NW
8
1.9
WNW
8
1.7
WNW
9
2.2
WNW
9
2.1
WNW
9
1.8
NW
9
2.1
NW
9
2.1
NW
9
2.1
NW
8
0.9
WNW
11
0.5
WNW
18
1.3
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
15
1
WNW
14
1.4
WNW
14
1.4
WNW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
119
109
121
187
232
423
481
402
749
739
528
719
657
619
200
176
346
376
443
822
653
Wind (km/h)
10
W
20
WNW
15
NW
10
WSW
20
W
15
WNW
10
W
15
W
10
W
10
WSW
15
W
10
WSW
20
W
30
WNW
15
W
10
SW
20
SW
10
SSW
15
SSW
15
WSW
5
SSW
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
High Tide
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
2:25PM1.89m
00:43AM2.29m
Low Tide
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
7:26AM0.32m
6:56PM1.47m
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clear
clear
clear
clear
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part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
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6:18
6:16
6:16
6:13
6:13
6:11
6:11
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7:57
7:58
7:58
7:59
8:00
8:00
8:01
Temp °C
13
14
12
14
13
11
13
13
12
14
14
12
12
13
12
13
14
14
14
14
14
11
11
9
13
10
7
11
10
9
13
12
10
10
8
7
11
10
12
10
10
12
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
NW
6
0.7
WNW
11
0.7
WNW
12
1.2
NW
8
0.8
WNW
10
0.8
WNW
15
1.9
WNW
8
1.7
WNW
9
2.2
WNW
9
2.1
WNW
9
1.8
NW
9
2.1
NW
9
1.2
WNW
12
0.9
WNW
12
0.9
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
8
1.3
WNW
11
1
WNW
9
1
WNW
14
1.4
WNW
14
1.4
WNW
13
Energy kJ
64
109
121
187
123
242
481
402
749
739
528
719
355
193
200
103
346
161
443
822
653
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
WNW
12
0.3
S
11
0.3
S
12
0.8
WNW
11
0.6
WNW
16
0.8
WNW
10
0.9
WNW
14
0.9
WNW
13
0.2
WSW
14
0.2
WSW
13
0.8
WNW
12
1.1
WNW
12
0.2
SSW
18
0.2
S
10
0.4
SW
16
0.7
NW
11
0.7
WNW
16
0.9
WNW
15
0.8
WNW
11
0.6
SSW
16
0.5
SSW
13
Energy kJ
119
23
25
135
206
114
265
249
18
17
178
301
31
8
66
119
269
376
143
169
101
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
S
11
0.3
SW
13
0.4
SW
16
0.5
WNW
18
0.2
S
11
0.4
SW
15
0.3
SW
14
0.3
SW
14
0.2
S
11
0.2
S
10
0.2
WSW
13
0.2
WSW
13
0.1
SW
14
0.2
SSW
18
0.2
WNW
20
0.5
WNW
18
0.4
SW
16
0.5
WNW
11
0.8
WNW
8
0.2
S
10
0.5
SW
16
Energy kJ
22
28
64
178
10
54
33
33
9
8
17
17
7
31
37
176
69
68
71
8
127
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
NW
6
1.1
NW
6
1.4
NW
8
1.9
NW
8
2.1
NW
9
2.1
NW
8
1.4
NW
7
0.5
SSW
3
Energy kJ
61
104
232
423
657
619
189
6
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
2
2
2
2
3
3
2
3
3
Distance (km)
24
85
50
24
85
24
24
83
24
24
83
37
83
83
73
6
136
0
24
136
0
Best forecast wave conditions in San Mateo
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
2
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
2
1
3
2
2
3
2
3
4
3
3
3
2
3
3
3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
8
8
6
5
6
6
7
5
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
7
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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