Del Mar Jetties Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.22° N 117.41° W

Del Mar Jetties Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 am 26 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Del Mar Jetties sea temperature is
23.1°C
3.5° 

Del Mar Jetties surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Del Mar Jetties surf forecast from 26 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 26 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 13s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 26 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 13s period, SSW swell with 491 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 26 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 13s period with SSW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Del Mar Jetties this week:

The surf forecast for Del Mar Jetties over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 26) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 18s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Del Mar Jetties in the next 16 days are 1.2m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 26) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 14s period and expected on Monday (Sep 28) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Sat 26th Sep)4ft (1.2m) 13s
Best Surf 8PM (Sat 26th Sep)4ft (1.2m) 13s
Most Powerful 5PM (Sat 26th Sep)4ft (1.2m) 13s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sat morning, min 20°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Tue afternoon, min 21°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
26
Sunday
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Monday
28
Tuesday
29
Wednesday
30
Thursday
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Friday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
SSW
13
1.2
SSW
13
1.1
SSW
12
1.2
SSW
13
1.2
SSW
13
0.6
SW
16
0.9
SSW
12
0.7
S
14
1.1
W
8
0.8
SW
17
0.7
SW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.7
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16
0.8
SW
15
0.7
SW
14
0.5
SW
18
0.5
SW
17
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
454
491
344
426
426
211
258
200
142
354
251
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273
206
160
155
216
211
208
208
Wind (km/h)
10
WSW
15
W
5
ENE
10
WSW
10
WSW
5
N
10
WSW
15
W
5
ENE
15
WNW
20
W
5
S
10
SSW
10
SW
5
WSW
10
WSW
10
W
5
NNW
10
WSW
10
W
5
NNW
Wind State
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cross-on
glassy
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on
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cross-on
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on
cross-on
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High Tide
9:25AM2.06m
9:41PM1.93m
9:50AM2.15m
10:24PM1.81m
10:18AM2.21m
11:12PM1.66m
10:50AM2.23m
00:08AM1.49m
11:29AM2.19m
1:27AM1.34m
12:18PM2.11m
3:41AM1.29m
1:26PM2.01m
Low Tide
3:38PM0.48m
3:37AM0.57m
4:18PM0.39m
4:02AM0.70m
5:03PM0.35m
4:29AM0.83m
5:54PM0.36m
4:57AM0.98m
6:56PM0.41m
5:27AM1.12m
8:17PM0.46m
6:05AM1.26m
9:51PM0.45m
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Temp °C
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23
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Feels °C
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Information about the Del Mar Jetties Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Del Mar Jetties 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 Jetties can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Del Mar Jetties 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 Jetties) 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 Jetties 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 Jetties is 3 km (2 miles) from the city of Oceanside. If you plan a vacation in San Diego County, look for hotels and other accommodation in Oceanside. Oceanside has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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