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South Del Mar surf Forecast / CAL – San Diego County / USA

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 am Monday 15 Apr 2024 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 15.5°C (Statistics for 15 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 15.5 °C max: 17.6 °C min: 13.8 °C)
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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 15.5°C (Statistics for 15 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 15.5 °C max: 17.6 °C min: 13.8 °C)


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 Monday (Apr 15) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at South Del Mar in the next 12 days are 1.1m 17s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 17) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Mon 15th Apr)2.5ft (0.7m) 18s
Best Surf 8AM (Tue 16th Apr)3ft (0.9m) 19s
Most Powerful 2AM (Wed 17th Apr)3.5ft (1.1m) 17s

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

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Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1
W
0.5
SW
0.7
SW
0.9
SSW
0.9
SSW
1.1
SSW
1.1
SSW
1.1
SSW
1.2
SSW
1.1
SSW
1.1
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.6
SW
0.7
SW
0.7
SSW
0.7
SW
0.9
SSW
1
SSW
0.6
SW
0.6
SW
0.7
SW
0.9
SSW
0.6
SW
0.9
SSW
0.7
S
0.6
SW
0.6
SSW
0.5
SW
0.5
SW
0.4
SW
0.9
SW
0.7
SW
0.7
SW
Period(s) (?)91818191717171616151514141414181818161616161616171616161615191818181716
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)168152323554475689634582679539485371297289261255323322278417487155203248428211362248198148183162103444288261
Wind
(km/h)
10
W
20
WNW
10
NNW
5
WNW
15
WNW
5
NNW
10
WNW
10
W
5
SW
10
SW
10
WSW
0
WSW
15
WSW
10
W
5
SSW
15
SW
10
WSW
5
SW
10
WSW
10
WSW
10
S
15
SW
15
WSW
5
S
15
WSW
15
WSW
5
WSW
10
W
15
WNW
5
NW
10
W
15
W
5
WSW
10
SW
15
WSW
10
S
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
ononcross-
on
cross-
on
oncrossononglasscross-
on
cross-
on
glassononcrosscross-
on
onglasscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
onglassononcross-
on
ononglasscross-
on
cross-
on
cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:51PM
1.55
4:17AM
1.71
7:14PM
1.64
5:36AM
1.73
7:33PM
1.72
6:32AM
1.76
7:51PM
1.79
7:17AM
1.79
8:08PM
1.87
7:57AM
1.80
8:25PM
1.96
8:35AM
1.79
8:43PM
2.03
9:12AM
1.76
9:03PM
2.10
9:50AM
1.70
9:25PM
2.14
10:30AM
1.62
9:48PM
2.16
11:12AM
1.52
10:13PM
2.16
12:01PM
1.42
10:43PM
2.13
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:58AM
0.52
10:59PM
1.40
11:58AM
0.51
12:15AM
1.26
12:41PM
0.50
1:00AM
1.10
1:14PM
0.51
1:35AM
0.95
1:41PM
0.54
2:07AM
0.79
2:06PM
0.59
2:38AM
0.65
2:29PM
0.66
3:09AM
0.52
2:51PM
0.74
3:41AM
0.42
3:13PM
0.84
4:15AM
0.36
3:35PM
0.94
4:51AM
0.34
3:55PM
1.04
5:32AM
0.36
4:14PM
1.12
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Sunrise6:18--6:16--6:16--6:13--6:13--6:11--6:11--6:09--6:09--6:07--6:07--6:05--
Sunset-7:19--7:20--7:21--7:22--7:22--7:22--7:23--7:24--7:24--7:25--7:27--7:28-
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C141514171616181816171715161514161615171715151614151514151514161614161716
Feels °C (?)121211161216161615161515141213141314151514131313121212131213151414151415

Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu morning, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun morning, min 13°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Wed morning). 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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