Located in South San Diego County, South Del Mar is a fun reef break that offers up some mellow sections perfect for longboarding or introductions to reef breaks. the waves here are pretty easy to surf and break for up to 100 meters over a rocky reef.
What are the best surf conditions for South Del Mar?
Gets good between waist-high and overhead. We recommend riding a longboard here when smaller and a shortboard if the size arrives. This break is suitable for intermediate and advanced-level surfers. The surf here sometimes has a wave (4/10) and will get quite crowded (8/10). The best winds are from the East, and this spot is a bit wind exposed. The best swells are from the Southwest. Works on all tides.
We recommend wearing a 3/2 in the summer here when water temperatures rise to 20 degrees. In the winter a 4/3 is best when water temperatures drop to 15 degrees. See the temperature chart below for more data on this.
