South Del Mar Surf Forecast

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USA (1297 breaks) / Lat Long: (32.99° N 117.28° W)

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South Del Mar surfForecast / CAL – San Diego County / USA

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 pm Monday 10 Nov 2025 PST

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

Today's South Del Mar sea temperature is 18.6° C
(Which is 1.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for South Del Mar this week:

The surf forecast for South Del Mar over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Nov 11) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 3s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at South Del Mar in the next 12 days are 1.3m 13s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Nov 14) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 3s period and expected on Monday (Nov 17) at 10AM.

Wave Type	Time (PST) & Date	Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)	1AM (Tue 11th Nov)	2.5ft (0.7m) 14s
Best Surf	10PM (Tue 11th Nov)	3ft (0.9m) 16s
Most Powerful	7PM (Fri 14th Nov)	4.5ft (1.3m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for South Del Mar over the next 12 days.

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	Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue morning, min 18°C on Wed afternoon). Wind will be generally light.											Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.
	Mon 10		Tuesday 11			Wednesday 12			Thursday 13			Friday 14			Saturday 15			Sunday 16
	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM
Rating (10 max)	1	2	2	2	3	1	0	2	2	1	2	0	0	2	2	1	2	1	0	1	0
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)	SSW	SSW	WNW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	W	W	W	W	SSW	SSW	SSW	SW
Period(s) (?)	15	14	12	16	16	14	14	14	17	16	16	15	15	12	12	9	9	13	13	13	18
Wave Graph (?)
kJ (?)	193	186	240	223	392	325	236	264	313	302	295	417	339	521	407	320	251	116	116	67	79
Wind (km/h)	WNW	NW	W	WNW	N	WNW	WNW	WNW	W	W	SSE	W	WNW	NNW	NW	WNW	NNE	S	SW	SSE	S
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy	on	glass	on	glass	glass	cross- on	cross- on	glass	glass	on	cross- off	on	on	cross- on	cross- on	cross- on	glass	cross	cross- on	cross- off	cross
High Tide / height (m)		3:33AM 1.57		1:28PM 1.83		4:27AM 1.69	3:02PM 1.70		5:06AM 1.80	4:24PM 1.64		5:36AM 1.91	5:29PM 1.62		6:02AM 2.00	6:24PM 1.61		6:25AM 2.07		7:11PM 1.60	6:48AM 2.13
Low Tide / height (m)		8:00PM 0.33	7:48AM 1.35		9:08PM 0.42	9:42AM 1.24		10:05PM 0.50	10:59AM 1.05		10:51PM 0.58	11:52AM 0.85		11:29PM 0.67	12:33PM 0.67		12:01AM 0.76		1:08PM 0.52	12:29AM 0.85

	Mon 10		Tuesday 11			Wednesday 12			Thursday 13			Friday 14			Saturday 15			Sunday 16
Sunrise	-	-	6:15	-	-	6:16	-	-	6:16	-	-	6:18	-	-	6:18	-	-	6:20	-	-	6:20
Sunset	4:50	-	-	4:50	-	-	4:49	-	-	4:47	-	-	4:47	-	-	4:46	-	-	4:46	-	-

Rain (mm)	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	23	2	1	1	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Temp. °C	21	21	22	20	20	20	19	18	20	19	19	17	16	16	16	16	16	17	17	16	17
Feels °C (?)	21	21	21	20	21	19	18	19	19	19	20	13	12	13	13	13	15	15	15	15	15

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Information about the South Del Mar Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for South Del Mar provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at South Del Mar can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our South Del Mar 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 (South Del Mar) 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 South Del Mar 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.

South Del Mar is 5 km (3 miles) from the very large 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 cheap car hire and transport links.