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Linda Mar / Pacifica Surf Forecast, Northern California

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Pacifica Pier0-1ftDunes Beach1-2ftOcean Beach1-2ft
Linda Mar / Pacifica surf spot

Current Conditions

Very Poor
Wave Height
0-1ft
flat to ankle high
Swell Period
14.45s
Wind
11mph
SSW / Gusts 18mph
Conditions
Very Poor
Active Swells
Primary
1.2ft @ 10sWNW
Secondary
1.0ft @ 12sSSW
Tertiary
0.7ft @ 14sW
Wind Swell
1.9ft @ 4sSSW

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Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days
Tue, Mar 310-1ft
Very Poor
6am9am12pm3pm
Wed, Apr 10-1ft
Very Poor

A slow one — 0-1ft waves and very poor conditions with moderate SW wind around 11mph.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s SSW|11-14mph SSW
Thu, Apr 21-2ft
Poor

Pretty quiet out there — 0-1ft and mostly poor with 17mph NW winds.

6am9am12pm3pm
9s WNW|12-17mph NNW
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Sat
3ft
Swell building Fri, Apr 3Fair

12s period — conditions are improving beyond your forecast

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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 0-1ft with a 14.45s swell period. Wind is SSW at 11mph. Conditions are rated Very 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 0-1ft, produced by a 1.2ft WNW primary swell at 10s, a 1ft SSW secondary swell at 12s, a 0.7ft W tertiary swell at 14s, a 1.9ft SSW wind swell swell at 4s. 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 Friday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 3ft waves, a 11.7s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.