Del Mar Current Conditions Summary
Del Mar in Del Mar, CA is a beach/reef break break. Current conditions: 1.1 ft waves, nw 11 mph (onshore), falling → low. Small for this break but conditions look fun — 1.1 ft with manageable wind. **Del Mar** (15th Street) represents rare reef amid miles of beachbreak, rated 7/10. Best on SSW/WNW combo; mid tide for shape Forecasts are updated every 3 hours using ML-corrected NOAA models with live buoy data from CDIP, NDBC, and IOOS stations.
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Optimal Surf Conditions for Del Mar
Best Wind
E
Best Swell
S–NNW
Preferred Tide
0–4 ft, rising
Best Months
January, February, August, September, October, November, and December
SSW/WNW combo swells, mid tide
Wave Tips
Best on SSW/WNW combo; mid tide for shape
Crowd Tips
Peaks get rippy when the river's flowing
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