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Lat Long: 32.99° N 117.28° W

South Del Mar Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 pm 09 Nov 2026 (local time)

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Today's South Del Mar sea temperature is
23.4°C
5.8° 

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


South Del Mar surf forecast from 10 Nov 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 12 Nov, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 17s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 14 Nov, 7PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 18s period, WNW swell with 3,198 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 10 Nov, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 14s period with WNW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for South Del Mar this week:

The surf forecast for South Del Mar over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Nov 10) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at South Del Mar in the next 16 days are 2.3m 18s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (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 0.4m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Nov 22) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (PST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Tue 10th Nov)3.5ft (1.1m) 14s
Best Surf10PM (Thu 12th Nov)3.5ft (1.1m) 17s
Most Powerful 7PM (Sat 14th Nov)7.5ft (2.3m) 18s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Tue morning, min 21°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Warm (max 21°C on Thu night, min 18°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, fresh winds from the SW by Sat morning).

Tuesday
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Wednesday
11
Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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WNW
15
1
WNW
14
1
WNW
13
0.9
WNW
13
0.8
WNW
13
0.9
WNW
14
0.8
WNW
13
0.6
SSW
14
0.9
WNW
12
1.3
WNW
17
1.4
WNW
16
1.4
WNW
15
1.3
WNW
14
1.1
WNW
15
2.1
W
18
2.1
WNW
18
1.7
WNW
16
1.5
W
15
1.2
W
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
543
395
372
282
232
326
229
160
217
875
978
816
734
543
2827
2552
1531
1088
585
Wind (km/h)
0
NW
0
SW
15
WNW
5
N
0
NW
15
NW
5
ENE
5
WSW
10
WSW
5
SSW
15
SSW
15
WSW
15
SW
30
SW
20
WNW
15
W
10
W
10
WNW
10
NW
Wind State
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glassy
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
on
glassy
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
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High Tide
8:33AM2.23m
10:24PM1.50m
9:03AM2.17m
11:13PM1.43m
9:35AM2.09m
00:15AM1.38m
10:09AM1.99m
1:40AM1.37m
10:48AM1.87m
3:29AM1.41m
11:36AM1.75m
Low Tide
2:19AM1.05m
3:50PM0.24m
2:46AM1.13m
4:30PM0.30m
3:12AM1.19m
5:14PM0.39m
3:37AM1.26m
6:05PM0.48m
4:04AM1.33m
7:01PM0.56m
5:00AM1.41m
8:00PM0.61m
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Temp °C
24
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Feels °C
25
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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 16 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.

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