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Linda Mar / Pacifica Surf Forecast

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Pacifica Pier1-2ftDunes Beach3-4ftOcean Beach5-6ftMarin County1-2ftStinson Beach1-2ft
Linda Mar / Pacifica surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor - Fair
Wave Height
2-3+ft
knee to waist high
Swell Period
8.15s
Wind
10mph
NW / Gusts 19mph
Conditions
Poor - Fair
Active Swells
Primary
1.2ft @ 16sSW
Secondary
0.9ft @ 10sWNW
Tertiary
0.7ft @ 11sSSW
Wind Swell
6.8ft @ 8sWNW

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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

Forecast Charts

Daily Forecast

Thu, Mar 26Fair

Late morning into early afternoon looks best — 2-3ft with barely a breath of wind. Morning is a bit bumpy but things clean up by late morning.

6am9am12pm3pm
9s WNW|Calm
Fri, Mar 27Poor

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

6am9am12pm3pm
11s WNW|Calm
Sat, Mar 28Poor

Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with barely a breath of wind.

6am9am12pm3pm
10s WNW|Calm
Sun, Mar 29Poor

Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with barely a breath of wind.

6am9am12pm3pm
10s WNW|Calm
Mon, Mar 30Poor

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

6am9am12pm3pm
6s WNW|Calm

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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 2-3+ft with a 8.15s swell period. Wind is NW at 10mph. Conditions are rated Poor - Fair.
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.