Del Mar Beach or La Jolla Shores Beach today?
Del Mar, California · La Jolla, California — 11 km apart
Updated 4:03 AM PDT
95Del Mar Beach
vs
95La Jolla Shores Beach
Too close to call today. Del Mar Beach scores 95 and La Jolla Shores Beach scores 95 — 11 km apart and sharing the same weather, so pick on what you want to do.
Which one, for what
- Del Mar Beach does not lead on any activity today.
- Go to La Jolla Shores Beach for walking & shelling — walking & shelling 93 vs 87.
| Activity | Del Mar Beach | La Jolla Shores | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swimming | 82 | 85 | tie |
| Families with kids | 79 | 81 | tie |
| Walking & shelling | 87 | 93 | La Jolla Shores |
| Surfing | 82 | 82 | tie |
Conditions side by side
| Now | Del Mar Beach | La Jolla Shores |
|---|---|---|
| Water temperature | 76°F | 76°F |
| Wave height | 3.2 ft | 3.4 ft |
| Air temperature | 71°F | 73°F |
| Wind | 2 mph | 5 mph |
| UV index | 0 | 0 |
| Next tide | High 10:15 AM | High 10:15 AM |
| Water quality | Graded A+ | Graded A+ |
Both readings taken at the same moment, from the same sources, so the comparison is like for like.
Frequently asked questions
Should I go to Del Mar Beach or La Jolla Shores Beach today?
They score within a few points of each other (95 and 95), so pick on what you plan to do rather than the overall number.
How far apart are Del Mar Beach and La Jolla Shores Beach?
About 11 km in a straight line. Close enough that they usually share weather and swell, so the difference is often in the shape of the beach rather than the forecast.