Del Mar Rivermouth Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.01° N 117.28° W

Issued: 4 pm 03 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Del Mar Rivermouth sea temperature is
20.4° C

1.8°C warmer than normal for this time of year

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 4 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 5 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 18s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 7 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 19s period, SSW swell with 904 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 4 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 14s 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 Saturday (Jul 04) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 4s. 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 1.1m 19s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sat 4th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 14s
Best Surf 5AM (Sun 5th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 18s
Most Powerful 8AM (Tue 7th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 19s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sat afternoon, min 17°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Thu morning, min 18°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Fri
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
2
0
0
1
1
0
3
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
0
2
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
18
0.7
SSW
18
1
SSW
17
0.8
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
20
0.8
SSW
20
1
SSW
18
1
SSW
18
1.1
SSW
18
1.1
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
17
1
SSW
16
1
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
397
239
239
239
217
352
273
587
326
339
485
659
603
768
659
651
675
545
481
568
353
Wind (km/h)
15
W
5
NNW
15
WNW
10
WNW
5
WNW
15
WSW
15
WNW
5
WNW
15
W
15
W
5
W
15
WSW
15
WSW
5
SW
10
SW
10
WSW
5
SSW
15
SW
15
SSW
10
SSW
15
SW
Wind State
on
glassy
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
on
glassy
on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
High Tide
11:33PM1.96m
1:35PM1.60m
00:12AM1.80m
2:10PM1.67m
1:02AM1.62m
2:48PM1.76m
2:14AM1.43m
3:32PM1.86m
4:00AM1.29m
4:22PM1.99m
5:57AM1.27m
5:16PM2.13m
7:26AM1.34m
Low Tide
5:35PM1.17m
6:47AM0.43m
6:30PM1.17m
7:16AM0.54m
7:39PM1.15m
7:48AM0.66m
9:05PM1.06m
8:24AM0.80m
10:36PM0.89m
9:11AM0.93m
11:54PM0.67m
10:13AM1.04m
00:56AM0.42m
11:24AM1.11m
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:45
5:45
5:46
5:46
5:47
5:47
5:48
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:00
8:00
8:00
8:00
8:00
8:00
8:00
8:00
 mm
Temp °C
20
20
20
21
19
20
20
19
21
20
19
21
21
20
22
22
20
23
23
21
23
Feels °C
18
20
19
20
19
19
19
19
20
18
19
21
20
21
22
22
21
23
22
21
23
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
18
0.7
SSW
18
1
SSW
17
0.8
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
1
SSW
18
1
SSW
18
1.1
SSW
18
1.1
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
17
1
SSW
16
1
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
15
Energy kJ
397
239
239
239
217
352
273
587
326
322
436
659
603
768
659
651
675
545
481
568
353
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
S
10
0.5
W
4
0.5
SSW
19
0.5
SSW
19
0.4
SSW
19
0.7
SSW
13
0.6
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
22
0.6
W
5
0.7
SSW
20
0.9
W
6
0.9
W
7
0.8
W
7
0.9
W
7
1.1
W
8
0.9
WNW
8
0.7
W
9
1
W
9
0.8
W
10
0.7
W
9
0.6
W
9
Energy kJ
19
10
214
212
140
151
116
181
20
339
62
74
59
77
138
94
87
173
127
87
62
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
22
0.3
S
10
0.3
S
10
0.3
S
10
0.4
W
4
0.2
SSW
9
0.2
SSW
24
0.2
SSW
8
0.5
SSW
21
0.4
SSW
12
0.8
SSW
20
0.5
SSW
15
0.7
SW
15
0.2
WNW
11
0.4
S
19
0.1
S
9
0.1
S
10
0.2
S
11
Energy kJ
45
18
17
18
5
7
54
7
260
47
485
121
220
13
118
2
2
9
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
W
5
0.5
W
4
0.5
W
4
0.4
WNW
4
0.3
W
4
0.4
WNW
4
0.5
W
4
0.7
W
6
Energy kJ
12
9
9
6
3
6
9
33
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
3
2
2
3
2
2
3
2
3
3
3
3
3
2
Distance (km)
198
0
37
37
8
38
38
0
37
38
12
38
38
6
38
87
8
16
85
16
16
Best forecast wave conditions in San Diego County
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
1
1
3
2
2
3
2
2
3
2
3
3
3
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
2
2
3
2
2
3
2
2
4
2
3
4
3
3
4
3
2
4
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
5
5
5
9
7
7
5
8
7
5
6
9
8
9
8
5
5
5
4
9
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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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