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Del Mar Surf Forecast, San Diego County, California

San Diego County, California

North Del Mar1-2ftSolana Beach1-2ftSeaside Reef1-2ft
Del Mar surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
1-2ft
ankle to knee high
Swell Period
14.4s
Wind
8mph
SW / Gusts 12mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Primary
1.0ft @ 11sSSW
Secondary
0.7ft @ 3sS
Tertiary
0.7ft @ 14sSW

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Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days
Tue, Mar 311-2ft
Poor

A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with 7mph SSW winds.

6am9am12pm3pm
12s SSW|7mph SSW
Wed, Apr 11-2ft
Poor

A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with moderate SSW wind around 7mph.

6am9am12pm3pm
11s SSW|5-9mph W
Thu, Apr 22-3ft
Fair

Midday is the call — 2-3ft waves with gentle WNW breeze and fair conditions. Morning is a bit bumpy but things clean up by late morning.

6am9am12pm3pm
6s W|5-9mph WNW
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Forecast Charts

Del Mar Surf Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Beginner
Crowd
Moderate
Best Swell
SSW
Best Wind
E
Season
Fall

Del Mar's sandy beach breaks offer mellow, rolling waves ideal for surfers just getting their feet wet, with the easterly offshore winds creating clean, peeling conditions during morning sessions. The wide, sandy bottom provides a forgiving learning environment with multiple peaks spreading surfers across the beach, reducing congestion. This picturesque North County spot benefits from Southern Hemisphere swells in fall and winter while maintaining the accessibility that makes it perfect for beginners and families.

Beach break shorebreakOccasional rip currents

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

Del Mar Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Del Mar?
The current wave height at Del Mar is 1-2ft with a 14.4s swell period. Wind is SW at 8mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the Del Mar surf forecast?
Our Del Mar 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 Del Mar?
The current breaking wave height at Del Mar is 1-2ft, produced by a 1ft SSW primary swell at 11s, a 0.7ft S secondary swell at 3s, a 0.7ft SW tertiary swell at 14s. 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 Del Mar?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Del Mar is Thursday from 11 AM to 2 PM with 4ft waves, a 12.6s swell period, and conditions rated Fair - Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.