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3.7
(17 reviews)·beginner-intermediate
·beach/reef break·Del Mar, CALoading beach details...
Good conditions with 4.2 ft swell energy.
Del Mar is a beach/reef break break in Del Mar, CA suited for beginner-intermediate surfers. It picks up swells from S to NNW (190°-340°). Best surfed at 0-4ft on a rising tide. Hazards include rip currents, stingrays. Prime season runs January, February, August, September, October, November, and December. Expect very crowded crowds. Offshore winds come from E (90°). Del 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°). SSW/WNW combo swells, mid tide Best on SSW/WNW combo; mid tide for shape
Community beach vibe—respect fellow surfers and watch for swimmers, especially near the rivermouth on big days.
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Best on SSW/WNW combo; mid tide for shape