Water Temperature of the Pacific Ocean Near Del Mar, CA
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Sunday, March 15, 2026, 3:56 PM PDT
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Local Points of Interest
San Diego - La Jolla Underwater Park; Torrey Pines State Natural ReserveStation Name: Torrey Pines Outer, CA (100)
Station Type: Buoy
Data Source: National Data Buoy Center
Elevation Above Sea Level: 0 feet
Nearest Address:
Offshore
Del Mar, CA 92014
San Diego County
GPS Coordinates: 32.933, -117.391
Nearby Water Temperatures
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Santa Margarita River, Temecula, CA (40 mi)
Cahuilla Creek, Anza, CA (59.1 mi)
Hamilton Creek, Anza, CA (62 mi)
Santa Ana River, Corona, CA (67.3 mi)
Los Angeles Harbor, Los Angeles, CA (74.5 mi)
Santa Monica Bay, Santa Monica, CA (98 mi)
Los Angeles River, Sherman Oaks, CA (105.1 mi)
Los Angeles River, Encino, CA (107.2 mi)
Pacific Ocean, Santa Monica, CA (111.1 mi)
Weather Near Del Mar, California
Current Weather

Five Day Weather Forecast

Sun
H: 68°F
L: 58°F

Mon
H: 75°F
L: 55°F

Tue
H: 76°F
L: 60°F

Wed
H: 71°F
L: 61°F

Thu
H: 76°F
L: 65°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 73.75 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 7.75 μg/m3
Ozone: 0 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:58 AM
Sunset: 6:58 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 58 mins
Moon Transit: 10:23 AM
Moonset: 3:46 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 3.6%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
6:31 PM - 9:01 PM9:53 AM - 12:23 AM
Minor Periods
3:16 PM - 4:46 PM4:38 AM - 6:08 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Heat Advisory issued March 15 at 1:35AM PDT until March 20 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA
Effective: Sun March 15, 2026, 1:35 AM
Expires: Sun March 15, 2026, 2:15 PM
* WHAT...Hot conditions with temperatures 80 to 90 degrees near the coast and 95 to 105 inland. Hottest weather likely on Thursday and Friday. * WHERE...Orange County Coastal Areas, Orange County Inland Areas, San Bernardino and Riverside County Valleys-The Inland Empire, San Diego County Coastal Areas, San Diego County Valleys, and Santa Ana Mountains and Foothills. * WHEN...From 10 AM Monday to 8 PM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses. Increased heat impacts due to long-duration early season heat wave. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High temperatures this week will be 20 to 30 degrees above normal for this time of year. Record breaking heat is likely.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.
Extreme Heat Watch issued March 15 at 1:35AM PDT until March 20 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA
Effective: Sun March 15, 2026, 1:35 AM
Expires: Sun March 15, 2026, 2:15 PM
* WHAT...Hot conditions with temperatures 85 to 95 possible below 5500 ft elevation. * WHERE...Riverside County Mountains and San Bernardino County Mountains below 5500 ft, and the San Diego County Mountains. * WHEN...From Thursday morning through Friday evening. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High temperatures this week will be 20 to 30 degrees above normal for this time of year. Record breaking heat is likely.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.
Extreme Heat Watch issued March 15 at 1:35AM PDT until March 20 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA
Effective: Sun March 15, 2026, 1:35 AM
Expires: Sun March 15, 2026, 2:15 PM
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures 105 to 110 possible. * WHERE...Coachella Valley, San Diego County Deserts, and San Gorgonio Pass near Banning. * WHEN...From Thursday morning through Friday evening. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High temperatures this week will be 20 to 30 degrees above normal for this time of year. Record breaking heat is likely.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.
Beach Hazards Statement issued March 15 at 12:37PM PDT until March 18 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA
Effective: Sun March 15, 2026, 12:37 PM
Expires: Sun March 15, 2026, 10:00 PM
* WHAT...Long period (17-19 second) south-southwesterly swell (190-200 degrees) building creating elevated surf conditions with waves 2-4 feet this afternoon into Tuesday. Breaking waves of 4-6 feet are expected, with sets up to 7 feet possible on south- facing beaches. * WHERE...South facing beaches for San Diego County Coastal Areas and Orange County Coastal Areas. * WHEN...Through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Rip current risk and dangerous swimming conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A beach hazards statement for elevated surf means that waves will be high enough to cause danger to inexperienced swimmers in the water. Elevated surf also frequently results in strong rip currents which can drag people away from the shore and possibly result in drowning. Always swim near a lifeguard..
Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.
Heat Advisory issued March 15 at 11:44AM PDT until March 20 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA
Effective: Sun March 15, 2026, 11:44 AM
Expires: Sun March 15, 2026, 10:00 PM
* WHAT...Hot conditions with temperatures 80 to 90 degrees near the coast and 95 to 105 inland. Hottest weather likely on Thursday and Friday. * WHERE...Orange County Coastal Areas, Orange County Inland Areas, San Bernardino and Riverside County Valleys-The Inland Empire, San Diego County Coastal Areas, San Diego County Valleys, and Santa Ana Mountains and Foothills. * WHEN...From 10 AM Monday to 8 PM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses. Increased heat impacts due to long-duration early season heat wave. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High temperatures this week will be 20 to 30 degrees above normal for this time of year. Record breaking heat is likely.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Reduce outdoor recreation, especially each afternoon. To reduce risk during outdoor work, take frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 49.9 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 6.41 μg/m3
Ozone: 35.12 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:58 AM
Sunset: 6:58 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 58 mins
Moon Transit: 10:23 AM
Moonset: 3:46 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 3.6%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
6:31 PM - 9:01 PM9:53 AM - 12:23 AM
Minor Periods
3:16 PM - 4:46 PM4:38 AM - 6:08 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 49.77 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 8.56 μg/m3
Ozone: 41.44 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:58 AM
Sunset: 6:58 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs mins
Moon Transit: 11:11 AM
Moonset: 4:49 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 0.6%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
7:18 PM - 9:48 PM10:41 AM - 1:11 PM
Minor Periods
4:19 PM - 5:49 PM5:11 AM - 6:41 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 69.08 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 14.95 μg/m3
Ozone: 47.76 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:57 AM
Sunset: 6:59 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 2 mins
Moon Transit: 11:57 AM
Moonset: 5:53 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
8:04 PM - 10:34 PM11:27 AM - 1:57 PM
Minor Periods
5:23 PM - 6:53 PM5:41 AM - 7:11 AM
Action Rating: 5 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 72.06 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 12.08 μg/m3
Ozone: 40.56 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:57 AM
Sunset: 7:00 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 4 mins
Moon Transit: 12:43 AM
Moonset: 6:58 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 2.2%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM12:13 AM - 2:43 PM
Minor Periods
6:28 PM - 7:58 PM6:09 AM - 7:39 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 71.5 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 6.87 μg/m3
Ozone: 16.69 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:57 AM
Sunset: 7:01 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 6 mins
Moon Transit: 12:00 AM
Moonset: 8:05 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.3%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
7:35 PM - 9:05 PM6:38 AM - 8:08 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
