Del Mar Rivermouth
San Diego, USA
River waveIntermediate
San Dieguito River mouth that creates sandbars with fun A-frame peaks. Shape changes season to season as sand shifts with river flow.
Typical Conditions
The Surf Window
Swell Window
OptimalW (270°)
WindowSSW–NNW (210°–330°)
Size3-5ft
Wind
NE
Offshore
Tide
Low-Mid
LowMidHigh
Season
September-April
JFMAMJJASOND
The Wave
Type
Both
Bottom
Sand
Shape
Peaky A-frames, variable
Length
40-120m
Skill Level
- •Who it's for: Intermediate
- •Why: Fun peaks, changes with river runoff
Hazards
- •River mouth currents after storms
- •Sand constantly shifting
- •Water quality poor after rain
Local Tips
- •Best sandbars form after winter storms
- •River flow shapes the banks differently each year
- •Check water quality after heavy rain
Location
32.9751, -117.2713