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

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Monday 01 Jun 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
18.3° C
(Which is 1.3°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

South Del Mar surf forecast from 2 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 4 Jun, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 18s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 9 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 20s period, SSW swell with 1,528 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 2 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 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 (Jun 02) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m 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 16 days are 1.4m 20s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 09) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Tue 2nd Jun)3.5ft (1.1m) 17s
Best Surf11PM (Thu 4th Jun)4.5ft (1.3m) 18s
Most Powerful 5AM (Tue 9th Jun)4.5ft (1.4m) 20s

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 21°C on Thu afternoon, min 15°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri morning, min 16°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
Friday
5
Saturday
6
Sunday
7
Mon
8
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
3
1
1
3
1
1
2
2
1
3
1
2
3
1
1
2
1
0
2
1
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SSW
17
1
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
16
1
SSW
16
1
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
18
0.9
SSW
18
0.9
SSW
19
1.3
SSW
19
1.3
SSW
18
1.3
SSW
17
1.3
SSW
17
1.2
SSW
16
1.2
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
16
1
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SW
15
0.5
S
24
0.7
S
22
1.1
S
21
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
692
532
612
512
461
283
514
584
1065
954
921
859
709
683
620
525
425
322
284
470
1122
Wind (km/h)
0
WNW
10
W
15
WNW
5
WSW
10
W
10
W
5
S
15
SW
20
SSW
10
SSW
20
SW
15
SW
5
SSW
15
WSW
15
WSW
5
S
15
SW
15
SW
10
S
15
SW
10
WSW
glassy
on
on
glassy
on
on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
10:01PM2.17m
12:22PM1.44m
10:36PM2.11m
1:12PM1.42m
11:11PM2.04m
2:06PM1.42m
11:48PM1.93m
3:00PM1.46m
00:32AM1.81m
3:44PM1.53m
1:29AM1.67m
4:18PM1.64m
2:48AM1.53m
4:50PM1.77m
Low Tide
5:34AM0.28m
4:14PM1.21m
6:14AM0.34m
4:48PM1.26m
6:56AM0.40m
5:32PM1.31m
7:37AM0.47m
6:36PM1.34m
8:18AM0.53m
8:08PM1.34m
8:59AM0.61m
9:49PM1.24m
9:41AM0.69m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:41
5:41
5:39
5:39
5:39
5:39
5:39
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
7:52
7:52
7:53
7:53
7:54
7:54
7:55
Temp °C
16
17
17
16
19
19
18
20
21
18
19
19
17
18
19
17
18
19
17
18
19
16
16
15
15
18
18
18
19
19
17
17
16
17
17
17
17
17
16
16
16
17
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SSW
17
1
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
16
1
SSW
16
1
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
18
1.1
W
9
1.3
SSW
19
1.3
SSW
18
1.3
SSW
17
1.3
SSW
17
1.2
SSW
16
1.2
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
16
1
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SW
15
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
1.1
S
21
Energy kJ
692
532
612
512
461
264
514
203
1065
954
921
859
709
683
620
525
425
322
268
264
1122
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
W
11
0.5
W
6
0.3
SSE
15
0.5
W
5
0.6
W
6
0.7
SSW
18
0.7
SW
14
0.9
SSW
19
0.9
W
9
0.8
W
11
0.9
W
10
0.9
W
10
0.8
W
10
0.6
W
10
0.7
W
10
0.6
W
9
0.8
W
8
0.8
W
8
0.7
W
7
0.7
W
7
0.7
SW
14
Energy kJ
82
15
42
12
24
283
211
584
122
149
161
158
125
70
88
57
80
78
49
43
208
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSE
15
0.3
SSE
15
0.1
SW
22
0.4
SSW
20
0.4
SSE
14
0.6
W
6
0.6
W
9
0.8
SSW
16
0.3
SSE
13
0.2
SSE
12
0.2
SSE
12
0.3
S
20
0.3
S
18
0.3
S
18
0.3
S
18
0.3
S
16
0.3
S
16
0.5
S
16
0.5
S
24
0.7
S
22
0.7
W
6
Energy kJ
42
42
18
151
67
24
56
318
33
14
14
68
58
56
56
46
46
127
284
470
36
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
W
6
Energy kJ
16
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
2
3
3
2
2
3
4
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
3
3
2
3
2
Distance (km)
36
0
36
35
24
36
36
0
83
13
13
138
13
0
120
200
0
83
13
0
36
Best forecast wave conditions in San Diego County
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
2
3
3
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
3
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
3
3
4
3
2
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
2
4
3
2
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
5
5
5
5
7
5
5
5
9
8
7
9
9
9
7
7
8
7
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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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