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

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Saturday 28 Mar 2026 PDT
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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
19.3° C
(Which is 4.0°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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Mar 29) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 13s 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 South Del Mar in the next 16 days are 1.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 04) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Sun 29th Mar)1.5ft (0.5m) 13s
Best Surf 2AM (Sun 5th Apr)3.5ft (1.0m) 16s
Most Powerful11PM (Sat 4th Apr)3.5ft (1.0m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 18°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue night, min 15°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
29
Monday
30
Tuesday
31
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Sat
04
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
1
0
2
2
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.5
SSW
0.5
SSW
0.5
SSW
0.5
SSW
0.4
SSW
0.4
SSW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
1.1
WNW
0.4
SW
0.4
SSE
0.4
SSE
1.1
W
1.2
W
1.3
W
0.4
S
0.6
S
0.9
S
0.7
S
Period(s) (?)13121212121215151514613151567820191818
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)9987868356555676756410862748888130191121263503304
Wind
(km/h)
10
NW
20
WNW
10
WNW
5
WSW
10
SW
10
WSW
5
SW
15
SW
15
WSW
5
SSW
15
SW
15
W
5
W
15
WSW
25
W
15
W
10
SSW
20
SW
5
NNW
10
WNW
15
WNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
glasscross-
on
cross-
on
glasscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
onglassonononcrosscross-
on
glasscross-
on
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:05PM
1.80
7:24AM
2.06
8:30PM
1.90
8:10AM
2.06
8:54PM
2.00
8:52AM
2.01
9:17PM
2.07
9:32AM
1.93
9:40PM
2.12
10:11AM
1.83
10:03PM
2.14
10:51AM
1.70
10:26PM
2.13
11:32AM
1.57
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:30AM
0.93
2:05PM
0.29
2:13AM
0.75
2:36PM
0.35
2:52AM
0.60
3:03PM
0.45
3:29AM
0.49
3:29PM
0.57
4:05AM
0.42
3:52PM
0.70
4:41AM
0.39
4:14PM
0.84
5:18AM
0.41
4:34PM
0.97
Sunday
29
Monday
30
Tuesday
31
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Sat
04
Sunrise-6:41--6:39--6:37--6:37--6:35--6:33--6:33-
Sunset--7:06--7:07--7:07--7:08--7:08--7:09--7:10
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clear
clear
clear
clear
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part cloud
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C192122192120182019181818171717161717161818
Feels °C (?)181920182019181817181615151413131513151615
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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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