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Lat Long: 33.01° N 117.28° W

Del Mar Rivermouth Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 07 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Del Mar Rivermouth sea temperature is
23.2°C
3.8° 

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


Del Mar Rivermouth surf forecast from 7 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 9 Oct, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 15s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 11 Oct, 5PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 12s period, S swell with 1,347 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 8 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 16s period with SSW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Del Mar Rivermouth this week:

The surf forecast for Del Mar Rivermouth over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 08) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Del Mar Rivermouth in the next 16 days are 2.2m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 11) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Thu 8th Oct)3.5ft (1.1m) 16s
Best Surf 5AM (Fri 9th Oct)3.5ft (1.1m) 15s
Most Powerful 5PM (Sun 11th Oct)7ft (2.2m) 12s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Wed morning, min 22°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Sat morning, min 18°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat morning, gales from the SSE by Sun afternoon).

Wednesday
7
Thursday
8
Friday
9
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
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Tuesday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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S
11
0.8
SSW
18
0.9
SSW
17
0.9
SSW
16
1.2
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
20
0.8
SSW
19
0.9
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18
0.9
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0.9
SSW
17
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SSW
16
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S
12
1.1
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
19
0.9
SSW
18
1.1
SSW
18
1.4
SSW
17
1.2
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
16
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
248
399
510
452
683
596
559
432
428
448
553
459
635
1347
620
539
479
705
1189
742
838
Wind (km/h)
10
W
10
NW
10
NW
10
WNW
10
WNW
5
NW
10
W
10
W
0
N
10
W
10
W
5
S
40
SE
45
SSW
20
SW
10
SSW
5
SSW
5
NW
10
W
15
WNW
10
SE
Wind State
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cross-on
cross-on
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on
cross-on
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on
glassy
on
on
cross
cross-off
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cross-on
cross-on
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glassy
on
on
cross-off
High Tide
7:45PM2.03m
8:25AM2.05m
8:30PM1.99m
8:50AM2.14m
9:14PM1.91m
9:15AM2.20m
9:56PM1.81m
9:41AM2.21m
10:38PM1.69m
10:07AM2.19m
11:23PM1.56m
10:33AM2.13m
00:13AM1.43m
Low Tide
1:48PM0.72m
2:06AM0.37m
2:30PM0.55m
2:36AM0.47m
3:09PM0.41m
3:03AM0.59m
3:47PM0.33m
3:29AM0.73m
4:25PM0.31m
3:54AM0.87m
5:04PM0.34m
4:16AM1.00m
5:46PM0.41m
4:36AM1.11m
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Temp °C
27
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26
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25
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Feels °C
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Information about the Del Mar Rivermouth Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Del Mar Rivermouth 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 Rivermouth can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Del Mar Rivermouth 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 Rivermouth) 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 Rivermouth 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 Rivermouth is 3 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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