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

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Saturday 19 Apr 2025 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
15.7° C
(Which is 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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 20) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at South Del Mar in the next 12 days are 1.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 26) at 2PM. 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 (Sun 20th Apr)2ft (0.6m) 14s
Best Surf 5AM (Thu 24th Apr)3.5ft (1.0m) 16s
Most Powerful 2PM (Sat 26th Apr)3.5ft (1.0m) 18s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for South Del Mar over the next 12 days.

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Sat
19
Sunday
20
Monday
21
Tuesday
22
Wednesday
23
Thursday
24
Friday
25
Saturday
26
Sunday
27
Monday
28
Tuesday
29
Wednesday
30
Thu
01
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.6
SW
0.6
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.9
SSW
1
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.9
SSW
1
SSW
0.8
S
0.9
SSW
1.2
SSW
1.2
SSW
1.4
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.4
SSW
1.2
SSW
1.2
SSW
1.1
SSW
1
SSW
1
SSW
0.9
SSW
Period(s) (?)151414141418181619161815161616151515201618181720201918181616161616151414
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)17813416813313820720434729534348627938253240228734434854431455355357650563410839401124939964778749612456449361
Wind
(km/h)
20
WNW
5
NW
15
WNW
15
WNW
5
NW
15
W
15
W
5
WSW
15
WSW
15
W
5
W
15
WSW
15
WSW
5
SW
15
SW
15
WSW
5
SSW
15
SSW
10
W
5
SSW
15
SSW
15
W
15
SSE
10
SW
15
WNW
5
S
15
WNW
20
NW
0
SSE
10
W
10
WNW
5
SW
15
WSW
15
WSW
10
SSW
15
WSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
ononglassononglasscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
onglasscross-
on
onglasscross-
on
oncross-
off
cross-
on
onglasscross-
on
cross-
on
glassononcross-
on
ononcross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:34AM
1.78
7:09PM
1.48
3:21AM
1.75
6:51PM
1.58
4:52AM
1.78
7:01PM
1.72
6:02AM
1.84
7:21PM
1.89
7:02AM
1.89
7:45PM
2.08
7:57AM
1.90
8:14PM
2.26
8:51AM
1.88
8:47PM
2.41
9:46AM
1.81
9:22PM
2.49
10:42AM
1.71
10:01PM
2.51
11:43AM
1.60
10:43PM
2.44
12:53PM
1.49
11:30PM
2.31
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:33AM
0.57
9:31PM
1.46
11:27AM
0.50
11:25PM
1.31
12:09PM
0.44
12:24AM
1.09
12:45PM
0.42
1:13AM
0.82
1:20PM
0.43
1:59AM
0.54
1:55PM
0.50
2:45AM
0.29
2:30PM
0.60
3:33AM
0.10
3:06PM
0.73
4:22AM
-0.00
3:43PM
0.87
5:13AM
-0.01
4:21PM
1.01
6:10AM
0.06
5:03PM
1.14
7:13AM
0.17
Sat
19
Sunday
20
Monday
21
Tuesday
22
Wednesday
23
Thursday
24
Friday
25
Saturday
26
Sunday
27
Monday
28
Tuesday
29
Wednesday
30
Thu
01
Sunrise--6:13--6:11--6:11--6:09--6:09--6:07--6:07--6:05--6:03--6:03--6:01--6:01
Sunset7:22--7:22--7:22--7:23--7:24--7:24--7:25--7:27--7:28--7:28--7:29--7:30--
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C151416161516161416161415151415151415161416161417171620212024221919191616
Feels °C (?)111214131414131314141313121312131312131313121215141516161719171816171613

Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun morning, min 13°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

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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 12 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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