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Del Mar Surf Forecast

San Diego County, California

Del Mar surf spot

Current Conditions

Fair
Wave Height
2-3ft
waist to chest high
Swell Period
15.7s
Wind
3mph
ENE / Gusts 3mph
Conditions
Fair
Active Swells
Primary
1.2ft @ 16sSW
Secondary
0.7ft @ 11sSSW
Tertiary
0.5ft @ 3sW

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Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Beginner
Crowd
Moderate
Best Swell
SSW
Best Wind
E
Season
Fall

Del Mar's sandy beach breaks offer mellow, rolling waves ideal for surfers just getting their feet wet, with the easterly offshore winds creating clean, peeling conditions during morning sessions. The wide, sandy bottom provides a forgiving learning environment with multiple peaks spreading surfers across the beach, reducing congestion. This picturesque North County spot benefits from Southern Hemisphere swells in fall and winter while maintaining the accessibility that makes it perfect for beginners and families.

Beach break shorebreakOccasional rip currents

Forecast Charts

Daily Forecast

Thu, Mar 26Fair

Expect 2-3ft all day on SW swell at 16s with barely a breath of wind — nothing amazing but surfable.

6am9am12pm3pm
16s SW|Calm
Fri, Mar 27Poor

Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with calm winds.

6am9am12pm3pm
11s W|Calm
Sat, Mar 28Poor

Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with barely a breath of wind.

6am9am12pm3pm
14s SSW|Calm
Sun, Mar 29Fair

Steady 2-3ft waves on offer on W swell at 4s — glassy conditions.

6am9am12pm3pm
5s W|Calm
Mon, Mar 30Poor

Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with calm winds.

6am9am12pm3pm
12s SSW|Calm

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Del Mar Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Del Mar?
The current wave height at Del Mar is 2-3ft with a 15.7s swell period. Wind is ENE at 3mph. Conditions are rated Fair.
How accurate is the Del Mar surf forecast?
Our Del Mar forecast uses NOAA GFS and other weather models combined with spot-specific bathymetry to calculate breaking wave heights. Short-range (1-3 day) forecasts are most reliable. Extended forecasts show general trends.