Del Mar Beach or Moonlight Beach today?
Del Mar, California · Encinitas, California — 10 km apart
Updated 1:00 AM PDT
95Del Mar Beach
vs
95Moonlight Beach
Too close to call today. Del Mar Beach scores 95 and Moonlight Beach scores 95 — 10 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 Moonlight Beach for swimming, families with kids — swimming 73 vs 64.
| Activity | Del Mar Beach | Moonlight Beach | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swimming | 64 | 73 | Moonlight Beach |
| Families with kids | 62 | 67 | Moonlight Beach |
| Walking & shelling | 72 | 72 | tie |
| Surfing | 92 | 94 | tie |
Conditions side by side
| Now | Del Mar Beach | Moonlight Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Water temperature | 72°F | 73°F |
| Wave height | 3.9 ft | 3.9 ft |
| Air temperature | 63°F | 60°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 Moonlight 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 Moonlight Beach?
About 10 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.
Which is better with kids, Del Mar Beach or Moonlight Beach?
Moonlight Beach today — 67 against 62 on our family score, which weights calm surf and UV most heavily.