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Del Mar Beach surfForecast / CAL – San Diego County / USA

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 pm Thursday 12 Feb 2026 PST
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Del Mar Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Del Mar Beach sea temperature is
16.9° C
 (Which is 2.1°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Del Mar Beach this week:

The surf forecast for Del Mar Beach over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Feb 13) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 11s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Del Mar Beach in the next 12 days are 1.8m 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Feb 17) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Monday (Feb 16) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (PST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Fri 13th Feb)2ft (0.6m) 11s
Best Surf 7AM (Fri 13th Feb)2ft (0.6m) 11s
Most Powerful 7PM (Tue 17th Feb)6ft (1.8m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Del Mar Beach over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri morning, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 39mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun night, min 13°C on Wed afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Sun night, strong winds from the SW by Wed morning).

Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thu
19
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
0
2
2
1
2
2
0
2
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
2
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.5
SSW
0.5
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.5
WNW
0.6
WNW
0.7
WNW
0.6
WNW
0.6
WNW
0.5
W
1.9
S
2.3
WSW
2.3
WSW
1.9
WSW
1.7
WSW
1.5
WSW
2.3
W
2
W
1.7
W
1.6
W
1.4
W
Period(s) (?)16151514161514141313688891088678
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)14712318814014418621816014192214590591528446391620482239243223
Wind
(km/h)
10
NW
5
W
10
W
5
SE
0
S
10
WSW
5
SSE
5
SSW
15
WSW
10
SE
35
SSE
30
SW
25
WSW
20
W
15
WSW
25
SW
35
SW
45
W
35
WNW
5
N
15
WNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on		glassoncross-
off		glasscross-
on		cross-
off		glassoncross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
on		oncross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		ononglasson
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:10AM
2.04
8:16PM
1.53
6:48AM
2.16
8:34PM
1.59
7:24AM
2.24
8:54PM
1.65
7:58AM
2.28
9:16PM
1.73
8:33AM
2.27
9:39PM
1.81
9:09AM
2.19
10:03PM
1.89
9:47AM
2.04
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:01AM
1.25
1:36PM
0.31
12:40AM
1.15
2:04PM
0.22
1:16AM
1.06
2:30PM
0.17
1:51AM
0.96
2:56PM
0.16
2:27AM
0.86
3:21PM
0.20
3:05AM
0.78
3:46PM
0.29
3:47AM
0.71
4:12PM
0.41
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thu
19
Sunrise-6:33--6:33--6:31--6:31--6:30--6:28--6:28-
Sunset--5:31--5:32--5:34--5:34--5:35--5:36--5:37
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
cloud
part cloud
mod rain
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
rain showers
mod rain
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
----------75101-664---
Temp. °C151716161716151616151415141515151513131313
Feels °C (?)1214141515141515141379811121183499
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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 12 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.

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