Del Mar Rivermouth Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.01° N 117.28° W

Del Mar Rivermouth Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 pm 24 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Del Mar Rivermouth sea temperature is
22.7°C
2.6° 

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 25 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 26 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 13s period, S swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 17s period, SSW swell with 932 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 25 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s period with SW 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 Tuesday (Aug 25) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 13s. 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 1.3m 17s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 12s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Tue 25th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 16s
Best Surf 5AM (Wed 26th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 13s
Most Powerful 2AM (Sat 29th Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 17s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 22°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Fri morning, min 22°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Night
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PM
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Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
3
1
1
2
2
0
3
0
1
4
1
1
2
1
1
2
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SW
17
0.7
SW
16
0.9
S
13
1.5
S
13
1.5
S
12
1.5
S
12
1.3
S
11
1.2
S
11
1.1
S
11
0.7
SSW
18
0.7
SW
16
0.8
SSW
19
1.3
SSW
17
1
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
16
1.2
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
15
1
SSW
14
1
SSW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
330
264
285
784
638
625
387
357
274
270
274
465
932
566
788
697
537
437
389
Wind (km/h)
0
W
10
W
10
WSW
0
SW
15
SW
15
SSW
5
S
10
WSW
10
WSW
0
WSW
10
WNW
10
WNW
5
WSW
10
WSW
10
W
10
SW
15
SW
10
WSW
5
SW
Wind State
glassy
on
on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
on
on
glassy
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
High Tide
9:15AM1.61m
8:10PM2.17m
9:34AM1.68m
8:44PM2.19m
9:54AM1.75m
9:18PM2.17m
10:16AM1.83m
9:52PM2.09m
10:38AM1.90m
10:29PM1.96m
11:03AM1.97m
11:09PM1.79m
Low Tide
2:45AM0.28m
2:05PM1.04m
3:11AM0.24m
2:39PM0.94m
3:35AM0.25m
3:14PM0.84m
3:59AM0.29m
3:51PM0.76m
4:22AM0.38m
4:30PM0.69m
4:46AM0.50m
5:12PM0.65m
clear
clear
clear
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clear
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part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:18
6:18
6:20
6:20
6:20
6:22
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7:22
7:22
7:20
7:19
7:17
7:16
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Temp °C
23
25
26
24
26
26
24
25
25
24
26
26
25
26
25
23
24
24
22
Feels °C
27
27
27
26
26
26
25
26
25
26
26
26
27
27
25
25
24
23
23
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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.

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