Del Mar Beach surf break

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

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 am Sunday 04 Jan 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
16.7° C
(Which is 1.7°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 Monday (Jan 05) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Del Mar Beach in the next 12 days are 1.7m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jan 04) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 2s period and expected on Tuesday (Jan 06) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (PST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Mon 5th Jan)4.5ft (1.3m) 12s
Best Surf 4AM (Mon 5th Jan)4.5ft (1.3m) 12s
Most Powerful 4PM (Sun 4th Jan)5.5ft (1.7m) 13s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue morning, min 15°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu morning, min 16°C on Wed afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
04
Monday
05
Tuesday
06
Wednesday
07
Thursday
08
Friday
09
Saturday
10
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
0
2
1
0
1
1
1
2
1
0
1
1
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.9
WNW
1.7
W
1.4
W
1
W
0.9
W
0.7
W
0.6
W
0.6
W
0.9
W
0.8
W
0.7
W
0.6
W
0.4
SW
0.4
SSW
0.4
WNW
0.4
WNW
0.6
WNW
0.5
WNW
0.4
WNW
0.4
WNW
0.4
WNW
Period(s) (?)1513121110109912111211151417161615141414
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)370946594224168905657228163132855482117102198135828161
Wind
(km/h)
10
SSW
10
S
10
SW
10
S
10
SSW
10
SE
5
E
10
WSW
5
NNE
10
N
15
NW
5
NE
5
NNE
10
NW
0
NNW
0
ESE
10
NW
10
ENE
10
NNE
10
NNW
10
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
crosscrosscross-
off
glassoncross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
off
glasscross-
on
glassglasscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:52PM
1.66
9:46AM
2.40
11:35PM
1.68
10:31AM
2.20
12:19AM
1.71
11:18AM
1.95
1:04AM
1.74
12:09PM
1.68
1:50AM
1.77
1:15PM
1.44
2:39AM
1.80
2:59PM
1.26
3:29AM
1.84
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:17PM
-0.09
3:35AM
1.01
4:59PM
0.04
4:28AM
1.03
5:38PM
0.21
5:28AM
1.06
6:16PM
0.41
6:38AM
1.08
6:52PM
0.61
8:05AM
1.06
7:28PM
0.81
9:46AM
0.97
8:09PM
0.98
Sunday
04
Monday
05
Tuesday
06
Wednesday
07
Thursday
08
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunrise6:52--6:52--6:52--6:52--6:52--6:52--6:52--
Sunset-4:54--4:55--4:57--4:58--4:58--4:59--5:00-
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
Rain (mm)
-141-2---------------
Temp. °C171716171716181716181716191817191919232320
Feels °C (?)151514151615161615151414151515161515181815
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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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