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South Del Mar Surf Forecast
/ CAL – San Diego County (71 breaks) / California (404 breaks) /
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South Del Mar surfForecast / CAL – San Diego County / USA
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Sunday 26 Apr 2026 PDTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
18.4° C
(Which is 2.6°C warmer than normal for this time of year)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 (Apr 28) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 12s is also forecast. 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 1.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 01) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Tue 28th Apr) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Tue 28th Apr) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Fri 1st May) | 4ft (1.2m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for South Del Mar over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon morning, min 14°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat morning, min 15°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 1 | Saturday 2 | Sun 3 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
S 13 | WNW 14 | WNW 14 | SW 13 | S 12 | S 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 9 | W 7 | W 7 | SW 16 | SW 19 | SSW 15 | |
82 | 68 | 69 | 62 | 46 | 46 | 89 | 63 | 37 | 76 | 74 | 53 | 121 | 127 | 56 | 76 | 64 | 49 | 66 | 66 | 84 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
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High Tide | 7:12AM1.79m | 7:47PM2.03m | 8:01AM1.76m | 8:11PM2.11m | 8:46AM1.73m | 8:34PM2.17m | 9:28AM1.68m | 8:57PM2.20m | 10:09AM1.63m | 9:22PM2.20m | 10:51AM1.56m | 9:49PM2.18m | 11:35AM1.49m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:25AM0.79m | 1:21PM0.55m | 2:06AM0.61m | 1:52PM0.64m | 2:43AM0.47m | 2:19PM0.75m | 3:18AM0.36m | 2:45PM0.85m | 3:52AM0.30m | 3:10PM0.95m | 4:27AM0.28m | 3:35PM1.04m | 5:04AM0.30m | 3:59PM1.12m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — |
 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:29 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:31 |
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Temp °C | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 12 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | WNW 14 | WNW 14 | W 4 | W 5 | S 12 | W 5 | W 5 | SW 15 | SW 15 | W 6 | W 6 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 9 | W 7 | W 7 | W 6 | W 6 | SSW 15 |
 kJ | 82 | 68 | 69 | 9 | 13 | 25 | 16 | 20 | 37 | 76 | 23 | 42 | 121 | 127 | 56 | 76 | 64 | 49 | 52 | 66 | 84 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | S 11 | S 11 | S 12 | S 12 | WNW 13 | SW 16 | S 15 | SW 12 | S 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 17 | SW 16 | SW 13 | S 13 |
| kJ | 34 | 21 | 22 | 44 | 44 | 33 | 89 | 38 | 23 | 14 | 74 | 53 | 49 | 45 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 66 | 25 | 31 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 13 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 13 | S 16 | S 16 | S 11 | SW 16 | S 11 | S 11 | S 13 | S 13 | SW 11 | S 12 | S 12 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | S 11 | S 11 | SW 19 | SSW 18 |
| kJ | 34 | 47 | 41 | 62 | 46 | 46 | 21 | 63 | 21 | 9 | 31 | 14 | 5 | 11 | 12 | 16 | 15 | 21 | 20 | 56 | 31 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 5 | W 5 | W 5 | — | — | W 5 | — | — | W 5 | W 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 6 |
| kJ | 18 | 12 | 12 | — | — | 19 | — | — | 28 | 19 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 66 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 35 | 35 | 36 | 3 | 35 | 84 | 0 | 138 | 204 | 0 | 36 | 84 | 36 | 120 | 36 | 0 | 138 | 193 | 35 | 138 | 882 |
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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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