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North Del Mar Surf Forecast, San Diego County, California

San Diego County, California

Solana Beach0-1ftDel Mar1-2+ftSeaside Reef1-2ft
North Del Mar surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
1-2ft
ankle to knee high
Swell Period
14.4s
Wind
10mph
SW / Gusts 14mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Primary
1.0ft @ 3sS
Secondary
1.0ft @ 11sSSW
Tertiary
0.7ft @ 14sSW

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Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days
Tue, Mar 311-2ft
Poor
6am9am12pm3pm
Wed, Apr 11-2ft
Poor

A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with light winds out of the SSW.

6am9am12pm3pm
12s SSW|5-7mph W
Thu, Apr 23-4ft
Fair

Hold off if you can — morning starts out poor - fair with 2-3ft waves. Things come together by the afternoon with 3-4ft at fair - good.

6am9am12pm3pm
4s W|5-9mph NW
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North Del Mar Surf Spot Guide

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

North Del Mar is a mellow beach break that works well for beginners and intermediate surfers looking to escape the heavier crowds found elsewhere in San Diego County. The sandy beach face picks up south swells effectively while the easterly offshore winds during mornings provide clean, peeling waves across a wide stretch of coastline. With easy paddling access and forgiving wave shape, this northern section of Del Mar offers a relaxed vibe perfect for progression.

Rip currentsStrong shore break during high swell

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

North Del Mar Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for North Del Mar?
The current wave height at North Del Mar is 1-2ft with a 14.4s swell period. Wind is SW at 10mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the North Del Mar surf forecast?
Our North 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 North Del Mar?
The current breaking wave height at North Del Mar is 1-2ft, produced by a 1ft S primary swell at 3s, a 1ft SSW secondary swell at 11s, 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 North Del Mar?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf North 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.