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Surf forecast for South Del Mar

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America/Los_Angeles
Forecast updated:
12/09, 23:00
Wind: SN UNITY Atmos
(20260913 06z)
Waves: SN UNITY WAVE
(20260913 06z)
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South Del Mar Surf Forecast Guide

South Del Mar is a right-hand reef break that peels over a mix of rock ledge and sand. The wave tends to be on the mushy side, but it stays fun and usually has something worth riding.

When It Works

The reef pulls in swell from south through west-southwest to northwest (S-WSW-NW) and takes just about any small to medium-sized swell. It works from 0.3 m / 1 ft to 2.4 m / 8 ft, giving a wide window where it comes to life.

Wind and Tide

Look for east (E) offshore wind, or get out early when the morning offshores blow. The reef works through most of the tide, with a rising tide generally the better call.

Access

Reach the spot by walking north along the beach from Torrey Pines State Beach.

Surf spots near South Del Mar

Del Mar Rivermouth
California, United States
Rivermouth break
Tue 15
Wed 16
Thu 17
Fri 18
Sat 19
Del Mar Beach
California, United States
Beach break
Tue 15
Wed 16
Thu 17
Fri 18
Sat 19
15th Street
California, United States
Reef break
Tue 15
Wed 16
Thu 17
Fri 18
Sat 19
South Del Mar
California, United States
Reef break
Tue 15
Wed 16
Thu 17
Fri 18
Sat 19
Torrey Pines State Beach
California, United States
Reef break
Tue 15
Wed 16
Thu 17
Fri 18
Sat 19

Frequently asked questions

What are good surfing conditions for South Del Mar?

South Del Mar is usually best with south through west-southwest to northwest (S-WSW-NW) swell around 0.3 m / 1 ft to 2.4 m / 8 ft, east (E) offshore wind, and any tide.

Where is the surf spot South Del Mar?

South Del Mar is a surf spot in Del Mar, California, United States.

What is the surf break like at South Del Mar?

South Del Mar is a right reef break over rock ledge and sand.

What surf spots are near South Del Mar?

Other nearby surf spots are 15th Street, Torrey Pines State Beach, Del Mar Beach, and Del Mar Rivermouth.

What swell direction works for surfing at South Del Mar?

South Del Mar can work with swell from south through west-southwest to northwest (S-WSW-NW).

What swell size works for surfing at South Del Mar?

South Del Mar usually works with swell around 0.3 m / 1 ft to 2.4 m / 8 ft.

What wind direction is best for surfing at South Del Mar?

East (E) offshore wind is usually best at South Del Mar.

What wind direction is offshore for surfing at South Del Mar?

East (E) is offshore at South Del Mar.

What tide works best for surfing at South Del Mar?

South Del Mar can work on all tides. A rising tide is usually better here.

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