
Surf Forecasts:
Del Mar Rivermouth surf forecast from 23 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 27 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 12s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 25 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 13s period, SW swell with 412 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 23 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 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 Wednesday (Sep 23) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 5s. 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 13s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 25) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 14s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 29) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Wed 23rd Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Sun 27th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Fri 25th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Del Mar Rivermouth over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Fri morning, min 20°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sat morning, min 21°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | Sunday 27 | Monday 28 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
421 | 395 | 314 | 372 | 293 | 280 | 352 | 388 | 388 | 341 | 156 | 326 | 288 | 278 | 210 | 260 | 206 | 149 | 134 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | on | on | glassy | on | on | glassy | on | on | cross-on | on | on | glassy |
High Tide | 8:26AM1.74m | 7:46PM2.02m | 8:43AM1.84m | 8:23PM2.03m | 9:02AM1.95m | 9:01PM2.00m | 9:24AM2.06m | 9:40PM1.93m | 9:49AM2.15m | 10:23PM1.81m | 10:17AM2.21m | 11:11PM1.66m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:00AM0.38m | 1:50PM0.92m | 2:24AM0.37m | 2:24PM0.77m | 2:47AM0.40m | 2:59PM0.61m | 3:11AM0.47m | 3:37PM0.48m | 3:36AM0.57m | 4:17PM0.39m | 4:02AM0.70m | 5:02PM0.35m | 4:28AM0.83m | ||||||
— | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | |
— | — | 6:44 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:42 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:38 | — | — | 6:37 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 21 |
Feels °C | 20 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 19 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 16 | SSE 16 | SSE 15 | S 14 |
421 | 395 | 314 | 372 | 293 | 280 | 352 | 388 | 388 | 341 | 156 | 326 | 288 | 278 | 210 | 260 | 520 | 675 | 965 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 5 | W 7 | W 7 | W 8 | WNW 8 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | WNW 13 | WNW 14 | WNW 9 | SSW 11 | WNW 10 | W 9 | W 7 | W 6 | SSW 11 | SW 16 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 |
11 | 24 | 37 | 33 | 20 | 31 | 28 | 33 | 68 | 25 | 105 | 71 | 42 | 36 | 27 | 98 | 206 | 60 | 31 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 12 | SSW 10 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | W 9 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SSE 16 | SSW 13 | SW 15 | SW 15 |
21 | 20 | 19 | 11 | 19 | 40 | 35 | 21 | 21 | 7 | 42 | 118 | 119 | 190 | 132 | 90 | 133 | 149 | 134 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 5 | WNW 4 | N 4 | WNW 5 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 33 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 29 | 42 | 7 | 42 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 22 | 37 | 38 | 0 | 38 | 38 | 0 | 37 | 37 | 0 | 37 | 37 | 0 | 37 | 37 | 38 | 37 | 37 | 0 |
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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.










