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

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Monday 05 May 2025 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
17.0° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)


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 (May 06) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 11s. 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 0.9m 19s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 06) 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 (Tue 6th May)2.5ft (0.8m) 16s
Best Surf 2AM (Tue 6th May)2.5ft (0.8m) 16s
Most Powerful 5PM (Tue 6th May)3ft (0.9m) 19s

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

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Tuesday
06
Wednesday
07
Thursday
08
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Sat
17
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.8
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.6
S
0.7
S
0.6
S
0.7
SSW
0.6
S
0.7
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.8
SSW
1.6
W
1.4
W
0.6
SW
0.6
SW
0.8
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.7
SW
0.7
SW
0.6
SW
0.4
SW
0.6
SSW
0.5
SW
1.3
W
1.5
W
1.7
W
1.4
WNW
0.6
SSW
Period(s) (?)161619151818171616152019181816161515158716161615141414191318788715
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)326412584242491486243407295348276369230322190269237169257349203163208322275214214162109127155183263337214150
Wind
(km/h)
5
SSE
15
SW
15
SW
5
SSW
10
W
15
W
10
NW
15
WNW
15
WNW
5
NNW
15
WNW
10
WNW
5
NW
10
W
10
W
10
WSW
15
WSW
10
SW
15
S
20
SW
15
WSW
5
WNW
10
W
20
W
20
SW
15
WNW
20
W
10
NW
15
WNW
20
WNW
5
WNW
15
WSW
15
WSW
5
WSW
15
SW
10
W
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glasscross-
on
cross-
on
glassononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
glassonononcross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
ononononcross-
on
ononcross-
on
onononcross-
on
onglasscross-
on
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:47AM
1.67
7:03PM
1.86
6:45AM
1.66
7:26PM
1.94
7:34AM
1.65
7:46PM
2.02
8:18AM
1.64
8:06PM
2.09
9:00AM
1.62
8:28PM
2.14
9:40AM
1.60
8:52PM
2.17
10:22AM
1.56
9:19PM
2.18
11:04AM
1.50
9:47PM
2.17
11:51AM
1.44
10:17PM
2.13
12:47PM
1.38
10:50PM
2.08
1:59PM
1.34
11:27PM
2.01
3:32PM
1.37
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:21AM
1.08
12:20PM
0.56
1:08AM
0.90
12:54PM
0.64
1:46AM
0.74
1:22PM
0.72
2:20AM
0.59
1:49PM
0.80
2:52AM
0.46
2:14PM
0.89
3:24AM
0.36
2:39PM
0.97
3:58AM
0.30
3:05PM
1.04
4:33AM
0.28
3:29PM
1.11
5:12AM
0.30
3:52PM
1.18
5:54AM
0.35
4:14PM
1.24
6:42AM
0.40
4:37PM
1.29
7:34AM
0.45
5:13PM
1.36
Tuesday
06
Wednesday
07
Thursday
08
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Sat
17
Sunrise-5:56--5:56--5:54--5:54--5:52--5:52--5:52--5:50--5:50--5:50--5:48--5:48-
Sunset--7:34--7:35--7:36--7:36--7:37--7:37--7:38--7:38--7:39--7:40--7:42--7:42
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Rain (mm)
------------------------2-----------
Temp. °C151616151616161819182021192121191818151616151616161415141515141515151716
Feels °C (?)151413141413151617171820182020191616141313141412141111111211121211141413

Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Fri afternoon, min 17°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat morning, min 14°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

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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.

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