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Del Mar surf report and forecast
Swell 1: 0.7 m 6 s W · Swell 2: 0.7 m 8 s S · Swell 3: 0.6 m 14 s SSW
Best window this week: Wednesday 07:00 PST — 9.1 1.1 m (3.6 ft) at 14 s, glassy wind. Ratings: 0–10 for an intermediate surfer; B = beginner, A = advanced. Offshore/onshore is judged against the coast's orientation (258° faces the sea).
7-day surf forecast
| Day | Rating | Wave height | Period | Swell from | Wind | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 01 Nov | 8.3 B 2 · A 8 | 1.5 m (4.8 ft) | 16 s | SSW | 5 kt cross-onshore | 06:07–16:57 |
| Mon 02 Nov | 9.0 B 6 · A 7 | 0.9–1.3 m (3.1–4.4 ft) | 15 s | SSW | 5 kt offshore | 06:08–16:56 |
| Tue 03 Nov | 6.9 B 7 · A 4 | 0.9–1.1 m (2.9–3.5 ft) | 15 s | SSW | 10 kt cross-shore | 06:09–16:55 |
| Wed 04 Nov | 9.1 B 9 · A 6 | 0.9–1.2 m (2.9–3.9 ft) | 14 s | SSW | 5 kt glassy | 06:10–16:54 |
| Thu 05 Nov | 7.9 B 10 · A 4 | 0.7–0.9 m (2.2–2.9 ft) | 14 s | SW | 4 kt glassy | 06:10–16:53 |
| Fri 06 Nov | 6.2 B 9 · A 3 | 0.6–0.7 m (2.0–2.2 ft) | 15 s | SSW | 6 kt glassy | 06:11–16:53 |
| Sat 07 Nov | 5.5 B 9 · A 2 | 0.6–0.6 m (1.8–2.0 ft) | 15 s | SSW | 6 kt cross-offshore | 06:12–16:52 |
Today and tomorrow, every 3 hours
| Time | Rating | Wave | Period · from | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 04:00 | 8.8 B 3 · A 8 | 1.3 m (4.2 ft) | 16 s SSW | 7 kt E offshore |
| Mon 07:00 | 9.0 B 4 · A 7 | 1.2 m (3.9 ft) | 14 s SSW | 5 kt E offshore |
| Mon 10:00 | 8.9 B 5 · A 6 | 1.1 m (3.6 ft) | 15 s SSW | 2 kt NE glassy |
| Mon 13:00 | 8.5 B 5 · A 6 | 1.0 m (3.4 ft) | 15 s SSW | 4 kt NNW glassy |
| Mon 16:00 | 7.9 B 6 · A 5 | 1.0 m (3.3 ft) | 15 s SSW | 5 kt WNW onshore |
| Mon 19:00 | 8.1 B 6 · A 5 | 1.0 m (3.1 ft) | 15 s SSW | 5 kt NW glassy |
| Mon 22:00 | 8.2 B 7 · A 5 | 0.9 m (3.1 ft) | 15 s SSW | 4 kt N glassy |
| Tue 01:00 | 7.1 B 7 · A 4 | 0.9 m (3.0 ft) | 15 s SSW | 8 kt NNW cross-shore |
| Tue 04:00 | 7.3 B 7 · A 4 | 0.9 m (2.9 ft) | 15 s SSW | 7 kt N cross-shore |
| Tue 07:00 | 6.9 B 7 · A 4 | 0.9 m (2.9 ft) | 15 s SSW | 7 kt NW cross-shore |
| Tue 10:00 | 6.3 B 7 · A 4 | 0.9 m (2.9 ft) | 15 s SSW | 10 kt NW cross-onshore |
| Tue 13:00 | 6.2 B 6 · A 4 | 0.9 m (3.0 ft) | 15 s SSW | 11 kt NW cross-onshore |
| Tue 16:00 | 5.9 B 5 · A 4 | 0.9 m (3.1 ft) | 15 s SSW | 13 kt WNW cross-onshore |
| Tue 19:00 | 6.3 B 4 · A 4 | 1.0 m (3.4 ft) | 14 s SSW | 13 kt WNW cross-onshore |
| Tue 22:00 | 7.4 B 5 · A 5 | 1.1 m (3.5 ft) | 14 s SSW | 9 kt NW cross-onshore |
Model vs reality: nearest buoy
Buoy Del Mar Nearshore, CA (153) (46266), 1 km from Del Mar, reported 1 h before this update. model on target (within 0.1 m).
| Buoy | Model | |
|---|---|---|
| Wave height | 1.4 m (4.6 ft) | 1.3 m (4.2 ft) |
| Peak period | 15 s | 16 s |
Buoy = measured at sea by NOAA NDBC. Model = GFS-Wave interpolated to the buoy's position and time. A persistent gap means the model is running high or low for this swell; adjust the forecast accordingly.
Del Mar tide chart
| Day | High and low tide (PST, height vs. mean sea level) |
|---|---|
| Mon 02 Nov | High 04:40 (+0.4 m / +1.3 ft) · Low 10:00 (-0.1 m / -0.2 ft) · High 15:30 (+0.5 m / +1.7 ft) · Low 22:30 (-0.8 m / -2.7 ft) |
| Tue 03 Nov | High 05:20 (+0.6 m / +1.8 ft) · Low 11:10 (-0.3 m / -0.9 ft) · High 16:50 (+0.5 m / +1.6 ft) · Low 23:10 (-0.8 m / -2.5 ft) |
| Wed 04 Nov | High 05:50 (+0.7 m / +2.3 ft) · Low 12:00 (-0.5 m / -1.6 ft) · High 17:50 (+0.5 m / +1.6 ft) · Low 23:50 (-0.7 m / -2.2 ft) |
| Thu 05 Nov | High 06:20 (+0.8 m / +2.7 ft) · Low 12:50 (-0.7 m / -2.3 ft) · High 18:40 (+0.5 m / +1.5 ft) |
| Fri 06 Nov | Low 00:30 (-0.6 m / -1.9 ft) · High 06:50 (+0.9 m / +3.0 ft) · Low 13:30 (-0.8 m / -2.8 ft) · High 19:30 (+0.4 m / +1.4 ft) |
| Sat 07 Nov | Low 01:00 (-0.5 m / -1.5 ft) · High 07:10 (+1.0 m / +3.2 ft) · Low 14:00 (-1.0 m / -3.2 ft) · High 20:20 (+0.4 m / +1.3 ft) |
| Sun 08 Nov | Low 01:20 (-0.4 m / -1.2 ft) · High 07:40 (+1.0 m / +3.3 ft) · Low 14:40 (-1.0 m / -3.4 ft) · High 21:00 (+0.3 m / +1.1 ft) |
Nearby spots
- 9.4 Cardiff-by-the-Sea 7 km · 1.3 m (4.2 ft) now
- 7.2 Black's Beach 8 km · 1.3 m (4.2 ft) now
- 9.4 Swami 9 km · 1.3 m (4.2 ft) now
- 6.0 La Jolla Shores 12 km · 1.3 m (4.3 ft) now
- 8.3 Windansea Beach 14 km · 1.3 m (4.3 ft) now
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Waves: NOAA GFS-Wave global 0.25deg, cycle 20261102 06z (NOMADS). Tides: GOT4.10c (NASA GSFC) via pyTMD. Water: sea surface temperature: Open-Meteo Marine API (ECMWF / Météo-France), CC BY 4.0. Times in local time (America/Los_Angeles). Forecast for the nearest open-water model point (33.00, -117.50); local bathymetry, tide and wind change conditions at the beach.