San Diego County, CA · Pacific Ocean

Del Mar Beach

17th St, Del Mar, CA 92014

Quiet, upscale beach town between La Jolla and Encinitas — wide sand south of the racetrack (the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club horse races every summer), Powerhouse Park at the south end, and Dog Beach at the north end where the San Dieguito River meets the ocean.

Today's Conditions

Ideal for a beach walk.

NWS alert active · 74°F air · 70°F water

Full NWS forecast for Today

Partly sunny, with a high near 74. Southwest wind 0 to 10 mph.

Tonight

Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. West wind 0 to 5 mph.

Weather

74°F air — ideal beach weather
Sunny skies — clear conditions

Water

70°F water — swimmable, refreshing

Safety

NWS alert active — beach hazards statement issued july 11 at 1:39pm pdt until july 14 at 11:00pm pdt by nws san diego ca

63 /100

good

45 Swim

79 Sunbathe

85 Walk

81 Photo

Best for walking today

Beach Hazard Beach Hazards Statement

Beach Hazards Statement issued July 11 at 1:39PM PDT until July 14 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA

NWS · In effect through Jul 15, 6:00 AM

Full NWS statement

* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding due to high astronomical tides of 7 to 7.5 feet and surf to 3 to 5 feet. * WHERE...San Diego County coastal areas and Orange County coastal areas. * WHEN...From late Sunday morning through Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS...Areas of flooding from tidal overflow in low lying areas, boardwalks, beach parking lots, and beach adjacent streets. Beach erosion. Highest impacts expected during high tides in the evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A 3 foot south swell (from 190 degrees) at 13-15 seconds will lead to surf 3-5 feet at south-facing beaches. Elsewhere, surf of 2-4 feet is expected.

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Atmosphere

Air Temp

74°F

Partly Sunny

Wind

0 to 10 mph

Rain

Today

UV Peak

9 Very High

High 11 AM–03 PM · burn in ~22m

Burn-free before 08 AM & after 05 PM

Tomorrow

75°F

Mostly Sunny

Water

Water Temp

70°F

Refreshing

Next High Tide

8:01 PM

7.0 ft · in 4.8h

Wave Height

2.6 ft

13s · S swell

Water Quality

Above threshold

310 #/100mL · Enterococcus

USGS · sampled 6mo ago

Sun & Moon

Sunrise

8:49 AM

Sunset

10:59 PM

Moon · 5%

Waning Crescent

Spring tides — bigger range

Tides

Time	Type	Height
2:45 AM	Low	-1.2 ft
9:24 AM	High	3.7 ft
1:35 PM	Low	2.3 ft
8:01 PM	High	7.0 ft

Time	Type	Height
3:29 AM	Low	-1.5 ft
10:05 AM	High	3.9 ft
2:31 PM	Low	2.2 ft
8:51 PM	High	7.2 ft

Time	Type	Height
4:12 AM	Low	-1.6 ft
10:45 AM	High	4.1 ft
3:24 PM	Low	2.0 ft
9:40 PM	High	7.1 ft

Time	Type	Height
4:54 AM	Low	-1.5 ft
11:24 AM	High	4.3 ft
4:16 PM	Low	1.8 ft
10:27 PM	High	6.8 ft

Time	Type	Height
5:34 AM	Low	-1.2 ft
12:05 PM	High	4.5 ft
5:10 PM	Low	1.8 ft
11:14 PM	High	6.2 ft

Time	Type	Height
6:13 AM	Low	-0.7 ft
12:46 PM	High	4.6 ft
6:07 PM	Low	1.8 ft

Time	Type	Height
12:02 AM	High	5.5 ft
6:51 AM	Low	-0.0 ft
1:29 PM	High	4.7 ft
7:12 PM	Low	1.9 ft

High/low predictions from NOAA station 9410230, refreshed on every build. Times shown local.

7-Day Beach Day Forecast

Today Jul 12

74°

Partly Sunny

Mon Jul 13

75°

Mostly Sunny

Tue Jul 14

75°

Partly Sunny

Wed Jul 15

82°

Mostly Sunny

Thu Jul 16

81°

Slight Chance Rain Showers

20%

Fri Jul 17

79°

Slight Chance Rain Showers

18%

Sat Jul 18

80°

Slight Chance Rain Showers

18%

What to Bring Today

critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 9 — very high

Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).

Beach Info

Parking

Paid lots and metered street parking. Free street parking 2+ blocks east of Camino Del Mar.

Dogs

Dog Beach at the north end (north of 29th St). Off-leash voice-control day after Labor Day – June 15; June 16 – Labor Day off-leash only dawn – 8 AM, leashed remainder of day.

Entry Fee

Free

Address

17th St, Del Mar, CA 92014

Amenities

lifeguardsrestroomsshowersrestaurants nearbyplayground

Frequently Asked

Is it safe to swim at Del Mar Beach today?

Del Mar Beach shows a live water-quality reading (bacteria levels) and today's swim-safety score at the top of this page, refreshed on every update. Seasonal lifeguards patrol the swim area in summer — follow their flags. Always review the current advisories, surf, and rip-current notes before getting in the water.

Is Del Mar Beach dog-friendly?

Dog Beach at the north end (north of 29th St). Off-leash voice-control day after Labor Day – June 15; June 16 – Labor Day off-leash only dawn – 8 AM, leashed remainder of day.

Is there an entry fee at Del Mar Beach?

Entry to Del Mar Beach is free.

Are there lifeguards at Del Mar Beach?

Yes. Seasonal lifeguards patrol Del Mar Beach during the summer swim season (typically Memorial Day through Labor Day). Outside that window, swim at your own risk.

What amenities are at Del Mar Beach?

Amenities at Del Mar Beach include lifeguards, restrooms, showers, restaurants nearby, playground.

When is the water warmest at Del Mar Beach?

The Pacific is cold. Southern California (San Diego to Santa Barbara) peaks in August at 65-72°F. Central and Northern California stay in the upper 50s to low 60s year-round. Oregon and Washington rarely exceed 60°F. Wetsuits are common.

Where is Del Mar Beach located?

Del Mar Beach is in San Diego County, CA, at 17th St, Del Mar, CA 92014.