South Del Mar Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.99° N 117.28° W

Issued: 10 am 16 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's South Del Mar sea temperature is
21.1° C

3.5°C warmer than normal for this time of year

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 16 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 18 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 17s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 16 Jun, 5PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 19s period, SW swell with 1,336 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 18 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 17s period with SW 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 Thursday (Jun 18) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 12s. 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 1.3m 19s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 16) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Thu 18th Jun)4ft (1.2m) 17s
Best Surf 2AM (Thu 18th Jun)4ft (1.2m) 17s
Most Powerful 5PM (Tue 16th Jun)4.5ft (1.3m) 19s

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 20°C on Wed morning, min 16°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri morning, min 15°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
3
2
1
3
0
1
2
1
0
2
1
0
2
1
1
3
0
0
3
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SW
19
1.3
SW
19
1.1
SW
19
1.2
SW
18
1.3
SW
18
1.2
SW
17
1.1
SW
16
1.1
SW
16
1.1
SW
16
1
SW
15
0.8
SSW
18
1.2
SW
14
1.3
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
16
1.1
SW
15
1.1
SW
14
1
SSW
14
0.9
SW
14
0.7
SW
13
0.7
SW
16
0.7
SW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
834
1336
791
881
996
802
661
560
620
415
398
614
822
832
489
476
431
293
180
264
264
Wind (km/h)
15
WNW
20
WNW
5
NW
15
W
15
WNW
5
W
15
W
15
WNW
5
NNW
15
W
20
WNW
10
NNW
15
W
15
W
5
NNW
15
W
15
W
5
NW
15
W
15
W
5
NW
Wind State
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
glassy
on
on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
on
on
glassy
on
on
glassy
High Tide
11:52AM1.60m
10:36PM2.49m
12:45PM1.62m
11:29PM2.33m
1:39PM1.65m
00:24AM2.11m
2:33PM1.71m
1:25AM1.86m
3:26PM1.78m
2:37AM1.62m
4:15PM1.86m
4:05AM1.44m
5:00PM1.92m
Low Tide
4:18PM1.07m
6:02AM-0.06m
5:17PM1.10m
6:51AM0.08m
6:24PM1.13m
7:40AM0.24m
7:43PM1.13m
8:28AM0.43m
9:14PM1.09m
9:15AM0.61m
10:45PM0.97m
10:02AM0.79m
00:01AM0.80m
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:39
5:39
5:39
5:39
5:39
5:39
5:41
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
7:59
7:59
8:00
8:00
8:00
8:00
8:00
 mm
Temp °C
18
19
18
20
19
18
19
18
17
18
18
17
18
18
17
18
18
17
19
19
18
Feels °C
17
17
17
19
17
18
17
16
16
16
16
16
16
15
16
16
16
16
18
17
18
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SW
19
1.3
SW
19
1.1
SW
19
1.2
SW
18
1.3
SW
18
1.2
SW
17
1.1
SW
16
1.1
SW
16
1.1
SW
16
1
SW
15
1
SW
14
1.2
SW
14
1.3
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
16
1.1
SW
15
1.1
SW
14
1
SSW
14
0.9
SW
14
0.7
SW
13
0.7
SW
16
0.7
SW
16
Energy kJ
834
1336
791
881
996
802
661
560
620
415
398
614
822
832
489
476
431
293
180
264
264
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSW
13
1
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
1
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
13
0.8
S
12
0.7
SSW
12
0.6
S
11
0.6
S
11
0.8
SSW
18
0.8
SSW
18
0.6
WSW
10
0.6
SW
12
0.3
SSE
16
0.5
W
4
0.5
W
5
0.6
SSW
18
0.7
SSW
18
0.4
SSW
17
0.7
SW
13
0.7
SW
13
Energy kJ
304
402
313
336
257
187
152
91
88
352
390
68
86
50
9
13
214
276
116
178
178
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
16
0.5
W
4
0.5
W
5
0.4
W
4
0.2
WNW
5
0.4
SW
19
0.1
SW
12
0.6
SSW
11
0.2
SSE
18
0.3
SSE
17
0.3
SSE
16
0.1
SW
21
0.4
SSW
20
0.4
SSE
14
0.4
SSE
14
0.5
W
5
0.5
W
5
0.3
SSE
13
0.5
SSW
20
Energy kJ
131
9
11
6
2
96
6
95
31
59
51
18
149
70
62
14
14
33
223
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
W
4
0.4
WNW
5
0.4
W
5
0.4
WNW
4
0.4
W
4
0.6
SW
10
0.4
WNW
4
0.4
W
4
0.5
WSW
11
0.5
WNW
4
0.5
W
5
0.5
W
5
Energy kJ
6
8
7
7
6
84
5
5
66
10
13
14
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
4
3
2
3
3
3
3
3
2
3
2
2
3
2
3
3
1
1
3
Distance (km)
36
36
15
35
36
0
582
35
18
35
36
19
138
36
3
36
35
0
36
36
0
Best forecast wave conditions in San Diego County
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
4
3
2
3
3
3
3
2
3
2
3
2
3
3
1
1
3
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
3
3
3
4
3
4
3
2
2
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
5
4
5
6
6
6
4
4
7
7
4
9
9
7
6
5
7
5
9
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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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