Del Mar Beach or Oceanside Beach today?
Del Mar, California · Oceanside, California — 28 km apart
Updated 4:03 AM PDT
95Del Mar Beach
vs
97Oceanside Beach
Too close to call today. Del Mar Beach scores 95 and Oceanside Beach scores 97, 28 km apart. Pick on what you plan to do rather than the overall number.
Which one, for what
- Neither pulls ahead on anything we measure today — every activity is within a few points. At 28 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 | Oceanside Beach | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swimming | 82 | 84 | tie |
| Families with kids | 79 | 81 | tie |
| Walking & shelling | 87 | 89 | tie |
| Surfing | 82 | 82 | tie |
Conditions side by side
| Now | Del Mar Beach | Oceanside Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Water temperature | 76°F | 77°F |
| Wave height | 3.2 ft | 3.2 ft |
| Air temperature | 71°F | 71°F |
| Wind | 2 mph | 4 mph |
| UV index | 0 | 0 |
| Next tide | High 10:15 AM | High 10:15 AM |
| Water quality | Graded A+ | 30–97, varies along the beach |
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 Oceanside Beach today?
They score within a few points of each other (95 and 97), so pick on what you plan to do rather than the overall number.
How far apart are Del Mar Beach and Oceanside Beach?
About 28 km in a straight line. Far enough apart that conditions can genuinely differ between them.