Del Mar Water Temperature

(Today) 2025

13.8°C / 56.9°F

The water will feel cool (fresh). Probably too cold for all but seasoned swimmers. We'd recommend a 4mm or 5mm wetsuit if you want to stay in the water.

*Live data from Del Mar Nearshore, CA (153): 14.2°C / 57.6°F

Current weather

9°C / 48°F
(clear sky)
Partly cloudy
Wind
1 mph
Humidity
85%

The measurements for the water temperature in Del Mar, California are provided by the daily satellite readings provided by the NOAA. The temperatures given are the sea surface temperature (SST) which is most relevant to recreational users.

*Live data may vary from satellite readings for a number of reasons. These include local factors, depth of smapling and time of day.

Water temp by month

Monthly average max / min water temperatures

The graph below shows the range of monthly Del Mar water temperature derived from many years of historical sea surface temperature data.

Del Mar average maximum / minimum water temperatures
Maximum and minimum monthly sea temperatures in Del Mar
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Min °C 14 14.1 13.9 15.1 15.1 16.3 17.9 18.4 17.8 16.9 16.1 14.6
Max °C 16.2 15.8 16.5 16.8 18.9 19.9 21 21.2 20.9 19.8 18.2 17.1
Min °F 58.1 58 58.1 59.8 60.7 62.8 65.4 66.2 65.2 63.5 61.8 59.2
Max °F 60.3 59.7 60.7 61.5 64.5 66.4 68.5 69 68.3 66.4 63.9 61.7

The warmest water temperature is in August with an average around 67.6°F / 19.8°C. The coldest month is February with an average water temperature of 58.8°F / 14.9°C.

7 day tide forecast for Del Mar

MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
  • High 1:27am
    (1.27m)
  • Low 8:01am
    (0.63m)
  • High 12:58pm
    (0.88m)
  • Low 6:49pm
    (0.49m)
  • High 2:11am
    (1.3m)
  • Low 9:52am
    (0.53m)
  • High 3:09pm
    (0.73m)
  • Low 7:12pm
    (0.64m)
  • High 3:03am
    (1.34m)
  • Low 11:19am
    (0.37m)
  • High 6:34pm
    (0.76m)
  • Low 7:52pm
    (0.76m)
  • High 4:00am
    (1.41m)
  • Low 12:12pm
    (0.19m)
  • High 7:34pm
    (0.86m)
  • Low 9:46pm
    (0.83m)
  • High 4:53am
    (1.5m)
  • Low 12:51pm
    (0.03m)
  • High 7:57pm
    (0.93m)
  • Low 11:08pm
    (0.84m)
  • High 5:41am
    (1.61m)
  • Low 1:25pm
    (-0.12m)
  • High 8:17pm
    (1m)
  • Low 12:03am
    (0.79m)
  • High 6:24am
    (1.73m)
  • Low 1:57pm
    (-0.24m)
  • High 8:39pm
    (1.05m)
7 day tide times for Del Mar

*These tide times are estimates based on the nearest accurate location (La Jolla, Scripps Pier, California) and may differ by up to half an hour depending on distance. Please note, the tide times given are not suitable for navigational purposes.