Del Mar sits on the Pacific Ocean. Our conditions page shows today's water temperature, surf height, wind, UV index, tide times from NOAA station 9410230, and rip current risk. Everything is pulled live from NOAA and Open-Meteo and refreshes through the day.
View Live ConditionsPark at Del Mar in lots like Del Mar City Beach Lot, 15th St Lot, Powerhouse Park Lot. Our parking page maps every option with addresses, rates from $2/hr and a live crowd-based availability estimate so you can plan ahead and skip circling.
Find ParkingAt Del Mar, don't miss the Lobster Bisque at Jake's Del Mar. Our dining page pulls live ratings and hours from Google Places and highlights the local dishes worth ordering.
Explore DiningBoats leave Del Mar from Del Mar / Solana Beach, including the Surf Lesson at Del Mar — dolphin watches, sunset sails, kayak tours and fishing charters. Our things to do page lists the operators, departure times and prices.
See Things to DoDel Mar hosts Del Mar Sunset Walk and more. Our events page pulls the current week's lineup so nothing sneaks up on you.
Check EventsIt depends on the UV index and your skin. Our conditions page converts today's hourly UV forecast at Del Mar into minutes to burn using the standard erythemal dose model, so instead of "UV 9" you get "unprotected fair skin burns in about 18 minutes", along with the strongest stretch of the day and when to reapply. Open sand and water reflect UV back at you, so the estimate includes a beach uplift.
Check Today's Burn TimeIt depends on when. Del Mar splits its sand into three stretches. At Main Beach, between Powerhouse Park and 29th Street, no dogs at all are allowed from June 16 through Labor Day; the day after Labor Day through June 15 they are allowed on a leash of six feet or less, with an off leash window from dawn to 8am between 25th and 29th streets only. South Beach, from Powerhouse Park to the Torrey Pines border, is leashed at all times year round. Fine: $285. Source: City of Del Mar, Beach & Park Frequently Asked Questions, checked 2026-09-09.
See All Beach RulesIt depends on when. Alcohol is banned on the beach, beach accesses, park lands and public parking lots from 12:01am on March 1 through midnight on the day after Labor Day, and allowed on the beach the rest of the year. It is banned year round on city sidewalks and streets. Source: City of Del Mar, Beach & Park Frequently Asked Questions, checked 2026-09-09.
See All Beach RulesNo. Del Mar has no fire rings and bans open fires on the beach, in parks and preserves and on bluff tops. Wood, flame logs, charcoal, gel fuels, torches and flame lanterns are all prohibited. Propane barbecues and stoves are allowed for cooking only, not as heaters or fire pits. Source: City of Del Mar, Beach & Park Frequently Asked Questions, checked 2026-09-09.
See All Beach RulesNo. Tents are banned on the beach, in parks and preserves, on bluff tops and in open spaces. A sunshade, cabana or canopy is allowed if it is no larger than 10 feet by 10 feet with no more than two walls, and lifeguards can require one taken down if it blocks their view. Source: City of Del Mar, Beach & Park Frequently Asked Questions, checked 2026-09-09.
See All Beach RulesAt Del Mar, the sun sets at 6:36 PM today — about 11h 53m of daylight. Sunrise was 6:43 AM. Live water temperature, surf height, UV index, wind and tide for Del Mar update at the top of the conditions page.