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

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Thursday 28 May 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
19.5° C
(Which is 2.7°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

South Del Mar surf forecast from 28 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 31 May, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 19s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 31 May, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 19s period, SSW swell with 913 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 29 May, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 14s 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 Friday (May 29) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 7s. 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 1.1m 19s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 31) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Fri 29th May)2.5ft (0.7m) 14s
Best Surf11PM (Sun 31st May)3.5ft (1.1m) 19s
Most Powerful 8PM (Sun 31st May)3.5ft (1.1m) 19s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri morning, min 16°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sun morning, min 16°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
0
0
2
0
0
2
1
2
2
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
2
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
22
0.6
SSW
22
0.9
SSW
20
0.9
SSW
20
1
SSW
18
1.1
SSW
18
1.2
SSW
17
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
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
213
207
158
223
173
163
170
197
308
609
596
696
768
867
692
532
612
512
461
283
520
Wind (km/h)
15
WSW
15
W
10
WNW
10
W
20
WNW
0
WSW
15
WSW
15
WNW
5
SW
10
WSW
10
W
5
SW
15
WSW
15
SW
5
SW
15
WSW
15
WSW
5
SSW
10
WSW
10
SW
15
S
cross-on
on
on
on
on
glassy
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
High Tide
8:48AM1.52m
7:56PM2.18m
9:32AM1.53m
8:25PM2.20m
10:13AM1.52m
8:55PM2.21m
10:54AM1.50m
9:28PM2.20m
11:36AM1.47m
10:01PM2.17m
12:22PM1.44m
10:36PM2.11m
1:12PM1.42m
11:11PM2.04m
Low Tide
1:37PM1.00m
3:07AM0.31m
2:09PM1.06m
3:41AM0.25m
2:40PM1.11m
4:17AM0.23m
3:11PM1.14m
4:54AM0.25m
3:42PM1.18m
5:34AM0.28m
4:14PM1.21m
6:14AM0.34m
4:48PM1.26m
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:41
5:41
5:41
5:41
5:41
5:41
5:41
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
7:50
7:50
7:51
7:52
7:52
7:52
7:52
1
Temp °C
17
17
17
18
18
17
18
18
18
20
20
19
19
19
18
19
19
18
19
19
18
14
14
14
16
15
15
16
16
18
19
19
19
18
18
18
18
17
18
18
18
18
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
14
0.9
W
7
0.9
W
7
1.1
W
8
1.2
W
8
1.1
W
11
1
SSW
18
1.1
SSW
18
1.2
SSW
17
1.1
SSW
17
1
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
16
1
SSW
16
1
SSW
15
0.9
W
9
0.9
SSW
18
Energy kJ
213
207
158
223
173
163
74
77
135
195
281
696
768
867
692
532
612
512
461
122
520
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
W
10
0.6
W
11
0.5
W
7
0.5
W
6
0.4
NW
16
0.5
W
5
0.7
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
13
0.6
SSW
22
0.9
SSW
20
0.9
SSW
20
0.9
W
11
0.9
W
7
0.8
W
8
0.6
W
6
0.5
W
6
0.5
W
6
0.6
W
6
0.9
W
7
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
W
9
Energy kJ
90
85
22
19
66
12
170
101
308
609
596
188
81
82
30
18
16
25
86
264
110
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
WNW
11
0.2
WNW
20
0.3
WNW
18
0.3
WNW
16
0.1
NW
10
0.3
WNW
15
0.4
WNW
14
0.4
SSW
22
0.4
SSW
18
0.4
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
16
0.3
SSW
15
0.3
SSW
12
0.3
S
15
0.3
SSE
15
0.3
SSE
15
0.3
SSE
15
0.4
SSW
20
0.4
SSE
14
0.7
SSW
18
0.7
SW
14
Energy kJ
25
39
63
53
4
44
82
197
121
65
234
42
28
42
43
42
42
151
67
283
211
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
W
6
Energy kJ
19
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
2
3
2
2
3
2
2
3
2
2
3
2
2
3
Distance (km)
36
255
36
36
255
0
84
35
2
36
36
9
36
200
4
36
36
10
36
192
13
Best forecast wave conditions in San Diego County
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
2
3
2
2
3
2
3
2
2
3
2
3
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
3
2
4
2
3
4
3
4
4
2
2
4
3
3
4
3
2
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
7
5
5
5
5
7
7
6
5
5
4
5
5
4
4
5
5
5
4
4
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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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