The Surf Window

15th Street Del Mar

San Diego, USA

Beach breakIntermediate

Del Mar beach break at 15th Street with solid shape and a fun local crew. One of the main access points to the Del Mar stretch.

Typical Conditions

The Surf Window

Swell Window

N
OptimalW (270°)
WindowSSW–NNW (210°–330°)
Size3-5ft

Wind

NE

Offshore

Tide

Mid

LowMidHigh

Season

August-April

JFMAMJJASOND

The Wave

Type

Both

Bottom

Sand

Shape

Defined walls with good shoulders

Length

60-150m

Skill Level

  • •Who it's for: Intermediate
  • •Why: Consistent shape, fun size, good crew

Hazards

  • •Can develop shorebreak on big swells
  • •Rips between sandbars

Local Tips

  • •Easy parking at 15th Street lot
  • •Morning sessions glassy and fun
  • •Walk north for less crowd

Location

Map showing the location of 15th Street Del Mar in San Diego, USA

32.9587, -117.2692