South Del Mar Surf Report & Forecast
Solana Beach, California
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Current Surf Conditions at South Del Mar
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🌬️ WIND
N
E
S
W
3
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🌊 SWELL
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E
S
W
1.7
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ft
SWELL
HEIGHT
HEIGHT
1.7ft
SWELL
PERIOD
PERIOD
16s
WIND GUSTS
3kt
AIR TEMP
19°C
SECONDARY
SWELL
SWELL
0.8ft @
11s
11s
PRECIPITATION
0mm
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📊 7-Day Detailed Forecast
Expandable daily forecasts with hourly details| Time | Quality | Swell Height | Period | Swell Dir | Wind Speed | Wind Dir | Gusts | Air Temp | Water Temp | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | FAIR | 1.7ft | 17s | S | 3kt | W | 4kt | 19°C | 18°C | 0mm |
| 1:00 AM | FAIR | 1.7ft | 16s | S | 3kt | SW | 3kt | 19°C | 18°C | 0mm |
| 2:00 AM | GOOD | 1.7ft | 16s | S | 2kt | S | 2kt | 19°C | 18°C | 0mm |
| 3:00 AM | GOOD | 1.7ft | 16s | S | 1kt | SE | 1kt | 19°C | 18°C | 0mm |
| 4:00 AM | GOOD | 1.7ft | 16s | S | 1kt | ESE | 1kt | 19°C | 18°C | 0mm |
| 5:00 AM | GOOD | 1.7ft | 16s | S | 1kt | E | 1kt | 19°C | 18°C | 0mm |
| 6:00 AM | GOOD | 1.7ft | 16s | S | 2kt | ENE | 2kt | 19°C | 18°C | 0mm |
| 7:00 AM | GOOD | 1.7ft | 16s | S | 2kt | NNE | 2kt | 19°C | 18°C | 0mm |
| 8:00 AM | GOOD | 1.7ft | 16s | S | 2kt | NNW | 2kt | 19°C | 18°C | 0mm |
| 9:00 AM | GOOD | 1.7ft | 16s | S | 2kt | WNW | 2kt | 19°C | 18°C | 0mm |
| 10:00 AM | GOOD | 1.7ft | 16s | S | 3kt | WNW | 3kt | 19°C | 18°C | 0mm |
| 11:00 AM | GOOD | 1.7ft | 16s | S | 4kt | WNW | 4kt | 19°C | 18°C | 0mm |
| 12:00 PM | FAIR | 1.7ft | 16s | S | 4kt | WNW | 4kt | 20°C | 18°C | 0mm |
| 1:00 PM | FAIR | 1.7ft | 16s | S | 5kt | W | 5kt | 19°C | 18°C | 0mm |
| 2:00 PM | POOR | 1.8ft | 16s | S | 6kt | W | 6kt | 19°C | 18°C | 0mm |
| 3:00 PM | POOR | 1.8ft | 16s | S | 6kt | W | 7kt | 19°C | 18°C | 0mm |
| 4:00 PM | FAIR | 1.8ft | 15s | S | 6kt | W | 7kt | 19°C | 18°C | 0mm |
| 5:00 PM | GOOD | 1.9ft | 15s | S | 5kt | W | 6kt | 19°C | 18°C | 0mm |
| 6:00 PM | GOOD | 1.9ft | 15s | S | 4kt | W | 5kt | 19°C | 18°C | 0mm |
| 7:00 PM | GOOD | 1.9ft | 15s | S | 4kt | WSW | 4kt | 19°C | 19°C | 0mm |
| 8:00 PM | GOOD | 1.9ft | 15s | S | 3kt | WSW | 4kt | 19°C | 19°C | 0mm |
| 9:00 PM | GOOD | 1.9ft | 15s | S | 3kt | WSW | 3kt | 19°C | 19°C | 0mm |
| 10:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 2ft | 15s | S | 3kt | WSW | 3kt | 19°C | 19°C | 0mm |
| 11:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 2.1ft | 15s | S | 3kt | WSW | 3kt | 18°C | 18°C | 0mm |
Monday
Apr 6GOOD3 excellent hours
🌊 2.0-2.3ft 💨 3-10kt 🌡️ 17-18°C
Tuesday
Apr 7GOOD15 good hours
🌊 1.7-2.3ft 💨 3-8kt 🌡️ 17-18°C
Wednesday
Apr 8FAIR9 good hours
🌊 1.3-2.1ft 💨 4-10kt 🌡️ 17-18°C
Thursday
Apr 9POOR6 good hours
🌊 1.1-4.0ft 💨 7-12kt 🌡️ 17-18°C
Friday
Apr 10FAIR1 good hours
🌊 1.1-1.8ft 💨 5-12kt 🌡️ 16-17°C
Saturday
Apr 11FAIR8 good hours
🌊 1.6-1.9ft 💨 3-12kt 🌡️ 15-16°C
Forecast Summary
Best Day:Check forecast for optimal conditions
Average Swell:1.9ft @ 14s
Wind Conditions:1-10kt W
Water Temperature:18-19°C
Local Knowledge & Surf Guide
Local Knowledge
South Del Mar in San Diego County is an exposed reef break with reliable surf, working best when west-southwest swells pair with offshore winds from the east. While summer offers the most favorable conditions, the most consistent clean waves are typically found in winter, especially in January. The break features a right-hand reef and can draw crowds when the surf is good.
Best Swell Direction: W
Bottom Type: Reef
Location: Town: Solana Beach | County: San Diego County | State: California | Country: United States | Postcode: 92075 | Road: South Sierra Avenue | Full Address: 135, South Sierra Avenue, Solana Beach, San Diego County, California, 92075, United States
Ideal Conditions
This spot performs best under these specific conditions. Forecasts take these into account when rating surf quality.
Ideal Swell DirectionWSW
Ideal Wind DirectionE
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