Del Mar Beach Surf Forecast
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Del Mar Beach Surf Forecast / CAL – San Diego County / USA
1 h 40 min ago

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Del Mar Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Del Mar Beach over the next 7 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Feb 24) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Del Mar Beach in the next 7 days are 0.8m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Feb 27) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Mar 03) at 1PM.
Wave Type | Time (PST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
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Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Wed 24th Feb) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 14s |
Best Surf | 7AM (Sat 27th Feb) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 13s |
Most Powerful | 7AM (Sat 27th Feb) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Del Mar Beach over the next 7 days.
Rating (10 max) |
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Swell Height Map |
Wave Height (m) & direction (?) |
Period(s) (?) |
Wave (?)Graph ![]() |
Energy (?) |
Wind (km/h) |
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy |
High Tide / height (m) |
Low Tide / height (m) |
Summary |
Rain (mm) |
High °C |
Low °C |
Chill °C (?) |
Sunrise |
Sunset |
Wednesday 24 | Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 01 | Tuesday 02 | Wed 03 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM |
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WNW | WNW | WNW | WNW | WNW | WNW | WNW | WNW | WNW | W | W | W | WNW | W | SSW | SSW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | W | W |
15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
130 | 118 | 145 | 69 | 95 | 53 | 65 | 147 | 178 | 90 | 87 | 88 | 70 | 146 | 97 | 93 | 60 | 54 | 53 | 52 | 49 | 103 | 101 |
SSW | WSW | ENE | NE | NW | NW | W | WNW | SE | WSW | WNW | NE | ENE | ENE | E | ESE | NW | NNE | E | W | S | WSW | SW |
cross- on | on | glass | cross- off | cross- on | glass | on | cross- on | glass | on | on | glass | cross- off | glass | off | glass | cross- on | cross- off | glass | on | cross | on | cross- on |
8:23PM 1.64 | 7:22AM 2.28 | 8:47PM 1.72 | 8:02AM 2.34 | 9:14PM 1.81 | 8:42AM 2.33 | 9:44PM 1.89 | 9:24AM 2.24 | 10:15PM 1.97 | 10:09AM 2.07 | 10:50PM 2.02 | 11:00AM 1.86 | 11:29PM 2.04 | 12:00PM 1.61 | |||||||||
1:54PM 0.20 | 1:15AM 1.00 | 2:25PM 0.12 | 1:54AM 0.88 | 2:55PM 0.11 | 2:35AM 0.77 | 3:26PM 0.15 | 3:19AM 0.68 | 3:58PM 0.25 | 4:06AM 0.63 | 4:31PM 0.40 | 4:59AM 0.61 | 5:04PM 0.59 | 6:01AM 0.62 | |||||||||
Note: the tide data above is for Solana Beach which is 2 km away. Surf properties and timing are calculated for Del Mar Beach.New forecast is published every 6 hours at www.surf-forecast.com. See detailed tide info and graph | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 24 | Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 01 | Tuesday 02 | Wed 03 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM |
clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | some clouds | light rain | mod. rain |
- | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | 10 |
17 | 16 | 15 | 20 | 18 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 20 | 21 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 14 |
16 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 20 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 14 |
17 | 16 | 15 | 20 | 18 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 20 | 21 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 12 |
6:22 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:13 | - |
- | 5:42 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:44 | - | - | 5:44 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:46 | - | - | 5:47 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm air temperatures (max 20°C on Thu morning, min 14°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Wed afternoon. Warm air temperatures (max 21°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue afternoon, fresh winds from the SE by Wed morning). |
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Information about the Del Mar Beach Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Del Mar Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 7 days. A general guide to surfing at Del Mar Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Del Mar Beach surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Del Mar Beach) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Del Mar Beach may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
Del Mar Beach is 4 km (2 miles) from the city of Encinitas. If you plan a vacation in San Diego County, look for hotels and other accommodation in Encinitas. Encinitas has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.