South Del Mar
A tucked reef at Del Mar's south end that favors clean, surfable lefts on southwest swell and rewards patient positioning over exposed rock outcrops. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for South Del Mar in California.
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Expect best shape on W-SW long-period swell with light E offshore.
Lower tides pull more defined lefts while higher tides soften the peak and push the energy inside.
Lineup Guide
The reef between 11th-15th streets sits over rock ledges and can bite - tricky takeoffs and a firm bottom mean local caution and limited crowd tolerance when it’s on.
Respect the local peak and watch for submerged hazards during lower tidal stages.
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