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Lat Long: 32.99° N 117.28° W

South Del Mar Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 am 13 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's South Del Mar sea temperature is
22.3°C
3.3° 

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 13 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 13 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 17s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 13 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 17s period, SSW swell with 1,217 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 13 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 17s period with SSW 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 (Oct 13) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at South Del Mar in the next 16 days are 1.4m 17s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Oct 13) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Friday (Oct 16) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Tue 13th Oct)4.5ft (1.4m) 17s
Best Surf 8AM (Tue 13th Oct)4.5ft (1.4m) 17s
Most Powerful 8AM (Tue 13th Oct)4.5ft (1.4m) 17s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Thu afternoon, min 18°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Fri morning, min 21°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ENE on Fri afternoon, calm by Sun night).

Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
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(10 max)
3
1
3
2
1
2
2
2
2
1
1
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3
4
3
3
1
3
1
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Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
SSW
17
1.2
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
16
1.2
SSW
15
1.1
SSW
15
1.1
SSW
15
1.1
SSW
15
1
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
20
1
SSW
18
1.2
SSW
18
1.2
SSW
18
1.3
SSW
16
1.2
SSW
16
1.2
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
16
1.2
SSW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1175
742
827
796
661
505
505
530
405
325
671
637
897
877
870
733
715
559
734
773
645
Wind (km/h)
5
NNW
15
WNW
5
N
5
NW
15
WNW
5
N
10
NNW
20
NE
10
N
35
ENE
40
ENE
20
ENE
20
ENE
10
NE
10
E
5
WNW
15
WNW
5
WSW
10
WSW
10
WSW
15
SSW
Wind State
cross-on
on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
on
cross-on
High Tide
10:33AM2.13m
00:13AM1.43m
11:02AM2.04m
1:22AM1.33m
11:34AM1.93m
12:15PM1.82m
1:22PM1.70m
7:09AM1.48m
3:11PM1.64m
6:57AM1.56m
4:42PM1.66m
Low Tide
5:46PM0.41m
4:36AM1.11m
6:35PM0.51m
4:49AM1.21m
7:38PM0.61m
9:00PM0.67m
10:24PM0.66m
9:48AM1.46m
11:23PM0.62m
11:32AM1.34m
00:03AM0.58m
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clear
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clear
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clear
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Temp °C
19
20
19
22
23
22
26
30
29
31
31
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31
28
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26
23
22
21
20
Feels °C
17
17
17
19
19
20
22
24
22
23
22
24
24
27
25
25
22
24
22
20
19
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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.

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