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North Del Mar Surf Forecast

San Diego County, California

North Del Mar surf spot

Current Conditions

Fair
Wave Height
2-3ft
knee to waist high
Swell Period
15.6s
Wind
1mph
SW / Gusts 2mph
Conditions
Fair
Active Swells
Primary
1.2ft @ 16sSW
Secondary
0.7ft @ 11sSSW
Tertiary
0.5ft @ 2sW

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Spot Guide

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

North Del Mar is a mellow beach break that works well for beginners and intermediate surfers looking to escape the heavier crowds found elsewhere in San Diego County. The sandy beach face picks up south swells effectively while the easterly offshore winds during mornings provide clean, peeling waves across a wide stretch of coastline. With easy paddling access and forgiving wave shape, this northern section of Del Mar offers a relaxed vibe perfect for progression.

Rip currentsStrong shore break during high swell

Forecast Charts

Daily Forecast

Thu, Mar 26Fair

Rideable all day with 2-3ft waves on SW swell at 16s and glassy conditions.

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

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

6am9am12pm3pm
14s SSW|Calm
Sat, Mar 28Fair

Steady 2-3ft waves on offer on SSW swell at 14s — glassy conditions.

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

Steady 2-3ft waves on offer on W swell at 4s — barely a breath of wind.

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

A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with glassy conditions.

6am9am12pm3pm
12s SSW|Calm

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North Del Mar Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for North Del Mar?
The current wave height at North Del Mar is 2-3ft with a 15.6s swell period. Wind is SW at 1mph. Conditions are rated Fair.
How accurate is the North Del Mar surf forecast?
Our North 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.