Del Mar Beach or Oceanside Beach today?
Del Mar, California · Oceanside, California — 28 km apart
Updated 1:00 AM PDT
95Del Mar Beach
vs
95Oceanside Beach
Too close to call today. Del Mar Beach scores 95 and Oceanside Beach scores 95, 28 km apart. Pick on what you plan to do rather than the overall number.
Which one, for what
- Del Mar Beach does not lead on any activity today.
- Go to Oceanside Beach for swimming, families with kids — swimming 73 vs 64.
| Activity | Del Mar Beach | Oceanside Beach | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swimming | 64 | 73 | Oceanside Beach |
| Families with kids | 62 | 67 | Oceanside Beach |
| Walking & shelling | 72 | 72 | tie |
| Surfing | 92 | 94 | tie |
Conditions side by side
| Now | Del Mar Beach | Oceanside Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Water temperature | 72°F | 73°F |
| Wave height | 3.9 ft | 3.9 ft |
| Air temperature | 63°F | 61°F |
| Wind | 4 mph | 3 mph |
| UV index | 0 | 0 |
| Next tide | Low 4:13 AM | Low 4:13 AM |
| Water quality | Graded A+ | 30–95, 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 95), 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.
Which is better with kids, Del Mar Beach or Oceanside Beach?
Oceanside Beach today — 67 against 62 on our family score, which weights calm surf and UV most heavily.