A shifting rivermouth that lights up with sandbar peaks and rippy takeoffs when W-SW groundswells meet an easterly offshore - rarely crowded but punchy when it lines up. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Del Mar Rivermouth in California.
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The river mouth drives a strong rip and can turbo on big tide swings, so treat currents and occasional low-tide rocks as primary hazards.
When sandbars settle the spot rewards SSW-WNW combo swells on a mid to low-mid tide with light E or calm winds.
Lineup Guide
The river mouth drives a strong rip and can turbo on big tide swings, so treat currents and occasional low-tide rocks as primary hazards.
Respect the local peak and watch for submerged hazards during lower tidal stages.
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