Least crowded surf spots in Del Mar
Del Mar, California
Recommendations refresh every 30 minutes based on tide, wind, and crowd telemetry from Quiver.
When Del Mar lineups stack up, knowing a backup changes everything. These 2 breaks range from tucked-away reef passes to underrated sandbars that stay empty even on weekend south pulses.
Top spot recommendations
Sort your quiver, choose the right tide window, and jot down a backup in case the main peak gets stacked.
Featured Beaches
2 spots
Del Mar
Beginner friendlyDel Mar (15th Street) represents rare reef amid miles of beachbreak, rated 7/10. Left-hand reef break (dominant) with shorter right receives swells 200-320° (center 250°).
Del Mar Rivermouth
AdvancedBeachbreak near 15th Street and the river mouth with peaks that work best on SSW/WNW combo swells. Mid tide provides the best shape. When the river is flowing, peaks can get rippy. The river mouth creates a strong rip that can be turbo on big tide swings. Parking via meters and neighborhood streets.
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What to focus on today
- Secondary peaks and tide windows that thin crowds
- Parking tricks and walk-in trails most visitors skip
- Forecast cues that trigger locals-only surges
- Nearby alternates when the primary target turns into a zoo
Session logging tips
Once you wrap the surf, drop a note in your Quiver journal with tide, board, and crowd observations. Over time you'll see crystal-clear patterns about when Del Mar rewards this type of session objective.
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