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Linda Mar / Pacifica Surf Forecast, Northern California

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Pacifica Pier0-1ftDunes Beach2-3ftOcean Beach3-4ft
Linda Mar / Pacifica surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
1-2ft
ankle to knee high
Swell Period
17.6s
Wind
4mph
E / Gusts 4mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Primary
2.2ft @ 9sWNW
Secondary
1.3ft @ 18sSSW
Tertiary
0.7ft @ 12sSSW

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Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days
Sun, Apr 51-2ft
Poor

Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with light E winds.

6am9am12pm3pm
9s WNW|3-8mph SE
Mon, Apr 61-2ft
Poor

Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with light winds out of the W.

6am9am12pm3pm
12s WNW|6-7mph WNW
Tue, Apr 71-2ft
Poor

Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with gentle W breeze.

6am9am12pm3pm
14s SSW|4-5mph W
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Forecast Charts

Linda Mar / Pacifica Surf Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Beginner
Crowd
Heavy
Best Swell
WNW
Best Wind
SE
Season
Fall

Linda Mar is the Bay Area's premier learn-to-surf spot, a mile-long west-facing beach break with soft, rolling waves that rarely exceed overhead. The Pacifica valley uniquely funnels south and SE winds offshore, so Linda Mar stays clean when nearby Ocean Beach is blown out. Expect packed lineups on weekends with 50+ surfers and multiple surf schools, but the friendly, forgiving waves and sandy bottom make it ideal for beginners. Pedro Point at the south end offers a rocky left for advanced surfers.

CrowdsSurf schoolsCold waterRocks at north and south endsRip currents

Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.

Linda Mar / Pacifica Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Linda Mar / Pacifica?
The current wave height at Linda Mar / Pacifica is 1-2ft with a 17.6s swell period. Wind is E at 4mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the Linda Mar / Pacifica surf forecast?
Our Linda Mar / Pacifica forecast uses NOAA GFS and other weather models combined with spot-specific bathymetry to calculate breaking wave heights. Short-range (1-3 day) forecasts are most reliable. Extended forecasts show general trends.
What is the breaking wave height at Linda Mar / Pacifica?
The current breaking wave height at Linda Mar / Pacifica is 1-2ft, produced by a 2.2ft WNW primary swell at 9s, a 1.3ft SSW secondary swell at 18s, a 0.7ft SSW tertiary swell at 12s. Breaking wave height is the actual rideable wave size at the shore — calculated from offshore swell data using this spot's coastal bathymetry — not the raw buoy reading.
When is the best time to surf Linda Mar / Pacifica?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Linda Mar / Pacifica is Monday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 2ft waves, a 14.85s swell period, and conditions rated Poor. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.