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Del Mar Beach Surf Forecast
/ CAL – San Diego County (71 breaks) / California (404 breaks) /
Del Mar Beach surfForecast / CAL – San Diego County / USA
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Monday 31 Mar 2025 PDT
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Del Mar Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Del Mar Beach over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 02) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 14s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 18s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Del Mar Beach in the next 12 days are 4.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 02) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Wed 2nd Apr) | 8ft (2.5m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Wed 2nd Apr) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Wed 2nd Apr) | 13ft (4.0m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Del Mar Beach over the next 12 days.
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| Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 10 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 14 | 14 | 18 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 19 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 18 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 |
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| Energy (?) | 369 | 717 | 743 | 2104 | 1171 | 971 | 1455 | 454 | 286 | 132 | 165 | 106 | 80 | 101 | 87 | 125 | 90 | 50 | 286 | 844 | 744 | 631 | 289 | 390 | 308 | 176 | 202 | 153 | 291 | 330 | 644 | 653 | 777 | 1000 | 813 | 793 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | on | on | on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | glass | on | on | glass | cross- on | on | glass | on | cross- on | glass | cross- on | cross- on | glass | cross- on | on | glass | on | on | glass | glass | on | cross | cross- on | on | cross- off | cross | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 11:10PM 2.35 | 12:37PM 1.54 | 11:52PM 2.26 | 2:04PM 1.39 | 12:43AM 2.13 | 4:23PM 1.36 | 1:54AM 1.97 | 6:19PM 1.47 | 3:33AM 1.86 | 7:01PM 1.59 | 5:08AM 1.84 | 7:30PM 1.69 | 6:18AM 1.88 | 7:54PM 1.78 | 7:10AM 1.90 | 8:16PM 1.86 | 7:52AM 1.91 | 8:35PM 1.93 | 8:31AM 1.89 | 8:53PM 2.00 | 9:07AM 1.85 | 9:12PM 2.06 | 9:43AM 1.78 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 6:16AM 0.22 | 5:24PM 0.98 | 7:22AM 0.30 | 6:00PM 1.16 | 8:44AM 0.40 | 6:53PM 1.32 | 10:17AM 0.43 | 9:22PM 1.40 | 11:36AM 0.41 | 11:31PM 1.31 | 12:33PM 0.39 | 12:39AM 1.15 | 1:14PM 0.39 | 1:25AM 0.99 | 1:47PM 0.41 | 2:02AM 0.83 | 2:15PM 0.47 | 2:35AM 0.69 | 2:39PM 0.54 | 3:06AM 0.57 | 3:01PM 0.64 | 3:38AM 0.47 | 3:23PM 0.74 | |||||||||||||
Tuesday 01 | Wednesday 02 | Thursday 03 | Friday 04 | Saturday 05 | Sunday 06 | Monday 07 | Tuesday 08 | Wednesday 09 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Sat 12 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:35 | - | - | 6:33 | - | - | 6:33 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:30 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:22 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 7:08 | - | - | 7:08 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:10 | - | - | 7:10 | - | - | 7:12 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:14 | - | - | 7:14 | - | - | 7:15 | - | - | 7:15 | - | - | 7:16 |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | 4 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 22 | 21 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 16 | 16 |
| Feels °C (?) | 13 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon night, min 12°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Mon night, strong winds from the WNW by Tue night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sun morning, min 11°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Del Mar Beach Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Del Mar Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Del Mar Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Del Mar Beach 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 (Del Mar Beach) 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 Del Mar Beach 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.
Del Mar Beach is 4 km (2 miles) from the 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 car hire and transport links.
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