Linda Mar

Linda Mar

San Mateo, California, USA
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Wave Quality

Normal

Wave Type

Beach-break

Swell Direction

North, NorthWest, West

Best Wind

South, SouthEast

Best Tide

Mid and high tide

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About

Linda Mar, nestled in Pacifica, California, offers a stretch of sandy beach where waves rise and fall with the North, Northwest, and West swells. The beach break serves up both right and left rides, ideal for beginners yet capable of challenging seasoned surfers when the swells reach up to 8 feet. Best surfed during rising mid to high tides, the water is often rippable, with a sandy bottom mixed with rocks that can catch the unwary. Though often crowded, this spot teaches resilience and wave reading, making every ride a lesson in humility and triumph.

Wave Characteristics

Wave QualityNormal
Wave TypeBeach-break
Wave DirectionRight and left
Wave Powerrippable
BottomSand with rock
Swell SizeStarts working at Less than 1m / 3ft and holds up to 2.5m+ / 8ft+

Ideal Conditions

Swell DirectionNorth, NorthWest, West
Best WindSouth, SouthEast
Best Tide PositionMid and high tide
Best Tide MovementRising tide

Location & Access

AddressLinda Mar Blvd, Pacifica, CA 94044, USA
City / AreaSan Mateo
Zip Code94044
StateCalifornia
CountryUSA

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Linda Mar Questions

What kind of wave is Linda Mar?

Linda Mar is a beach break with right and left waves over a sand with rock bottom.

How good is the surf at Linda Mar?

Linda Mar is rated normal for wave quality.

What swell works best at Linda Mar?

Linda Mar works best on a north, northwest, west swell. Swell size: starts working at Less than 1m / 3ft and holds up to 2.5m+ / 8ft+.

What wind is best for Linda Mar?

The best wind for Linda Mar is south, southeast.

What tide is best for surfing Linda Mar?

Linda Mar works best at mid and high tide on rising tide.

Where can I stay near Linda Mar?

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Where is Linda Mar?

Linda Mar is a surf spot in San Mateo, California, USA.