Del Mar Beach or La Jolla Shores Beach today?
Del Mar, California · La Jolla, California — 11 km apart
Updated 1:00 AM PDT
95Del Mar Beach
vs
72La Jolla Shores Beach
Del Mar Beach today, 23 points ahead (95 vs 72). They are 11 km apart.
Which one, for what
- Neither pulls ahead on anything we measure today — every activity is within a few points. At 11 km apart they are drawing on the same weather and swell, so the deciding factor is the beach itself: parking, crowds, and what you want from the day.
| Activity | Del Mar Beach | La Jolla Shores | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swimming | 64 | 64 | tie |
| Families with kids | 62 | 62 | tie |
| Walking & shelling | 72 | 72 | tie |
| Surfing | 92 | 92 | tie |
Conditions side by side
| Now | Del Mar Beach | La Jolla Shores |
|---|---|---|
| Water temperature | 72°F | 72°F |
| Wave height | 3.9 ft | 4.1 ft |
| Air temperature | 63°F | 62°F |
| Wind | 4 mph | 4 mph |
| UV index | 0 | 0 |
| Next tide | Low 4:13 AM | Low 4:13 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?
Del Mar Beach, on today's conditions — 95 against 72.
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.