Del Mar Beach surf break

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

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Tuesday 31 Mar 2026 PDT
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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
18.9° C
(Which is 3.6°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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Mar 31) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Del Mar Beach in the next 16 days are 1.1m 15s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 05) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 15s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 01) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Tue 31st Mar)1.5ft (0.4m) 15s
Best Surf 8AM (Sat 4th Apr)2.5ft (0.8m) 18s
Most Powerful 2PM (Sun 5th Apr)3.5ft (1.1m) 15s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Del Mar Beach over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 20°C on Tue afternoon, min 15°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
31
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
2
1
2
3
1
1
2
1
0
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
1.3
W
1.3
W
1
W
0.4
S
0.6
S
0.9
S
0.7
S
1
S
1
S
1.1
S
1
S
1
S
0.9
S
0.9
S
Period(s) (?)151514131313146782019181816161515141414
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)76756463626164139166114121263503304526501531428416311306
Wind
(km/h)
15
SW
15
W
5
NNW
10
WNW
20
W
5
WNW
15
WSW
15
W
5
W
15
WNW
10
W
5
W
10
W
10
W
5
NW
10
WSW
10
W
5
WNW
10
W
15
WNW
5
NW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
oncrossononcross-
on
cross-
on
ononononglassononglassononglassononglass
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:52AM
2.01
9:17PM
2.07
9:32AM
1.93
9:40PM
2.12
10:11AM
1.83
10:03PM
2.14
10:51AM
1.70
10:26PM
2.13
11:32AM
1.57
10:51PM
2.08
12:20PM
1.43
11:17PM
2.01
1:24PM
1.31
11:47PM
1.92
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:03PM
0.45
3:29AM
0.49
3:29PM
0.57
4:05AM
0.42
3:52PM
0.70
4:41AM
0.39
4:14PM
0.84
5:18AM
0.41
4:34PM
0.97
5:59AM
0.47
4:51PM
1.09
6:47AM
0.56
4:58PM
1.19
Tuesday
31
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Sunrise6:37--6:37--6:35--6:33--6:33--6:31--6:30--
Sunset-7:07--7:08--7:08--7:09--7:10--7:10--7:12-
cloud
cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C192019191917161716181917191918181817171716
Feels °C (?)181919181715141415161617171718171616161415
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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 16 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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