Del Mar, California Weather
Del Mar, California — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, radar and satellite imagery, tide predictions, marine conditions and a solunar fishing forecast for Del Mar, San Diego County.
Tides, marine forecast and fishing conditions near Del Mar. Tide source:
Full aviation weather for Del Mar is published on the Miramar Marine Corps Air Station - Mitscher Field (KNKX) page, 15 km away. It carries the current METAR decoded into plain language — surface wind, visibility, cloud layers and ceiling, temperature and dewpoint, and altimeter setting — alongside the raw observation as transmitted. 6 airfields within reach of Del Mar have their own pages, listed below.
The Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF) is shown across its full validity period, with each change group broken out so you can see when conditions are expected to shift. Flight category is derived automatically — VFR, MVFR, IFR or LIFR — from reported ceiling and visibility, with runway details and field elevation alongside. Observations update roughly hourly and forecasts several times a day.
Other airports near Del Mar: McClellan-Palomar Airport (KCRQ) 19 km · Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport (KMYF) 20 km · San Diego International Airport (KSAN) 26 km · North Island Naval Air Station-Halsey Field (KNZY) 29 km · Oceanside Municipal Airport (KOKB) 30 km
Conditions reported at KNKX describe the airfield itself. Weather 15 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at Del Mar specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
About Del Mar, California
Del Mar unfolds like a sun-drenched postcard where the Pacific Ocean kisses rolling hills. It lies 5.6 miles south-south-east of Encinitas, CA (from Encinitas, CA: bearing 164°T), and is situated 7.8 miles north of La Jolla. The air, carrying the faint tang of salt and eucalyptus, often settles into a soft, diffused light, particularly as afternoon wanes, casting long shadows that stretch across manicured lawns and the terracotta roofs of its charming homes. The landscape here is a study in gentle ascents and descents, leading down to stretches of golden sand that invite contemplation and the rhythmic sigh of the surf. Even the occasional brisk breeze feels tempered, a caress from the vast, blue expanse. The history of Del Mar is intrinsically linked to its founding as a resort destination, an aspiration that still subtly informs its character, a lingering sense of leisure and refinement. For decades, the **Del Mar** Racetrack has been its beating heart, drawing crowds and a distinct energy during its season, a vibrant echo of past glories and present excitement. Beyond the track, the local economy thrives on a blend of tourism and the quiet affluence of residents drawn to the exceptional climate and coastal beauty. The town itself, with its compact, walkable center, fosters a sense of community where everyday errands can feel like a pleasant stroll, and the sound of gulls is a constant, familiar companion.
Live animated radar for Del Mar and surroundings — RainViewer.
NOAA GOES-16 GEOCOLOR — live animated loop updated every 10 minutes. Shows cloud cover, storm systems and weather patterns across the continental US.
Source: NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East · Public domain · Auto-updates on page reload
| Location | Del Mar, San Diego County, California |
| Coordinates | 32.959489°N, 117.265315°W |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 92014 |
| Area Code | 714 |
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Del Mar, California Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Del Mar, California, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Aviation weather — live METAR observations and TAF forecasts — is published separately on the pages for the nearest reporting airports, linked from the aviation section above. Additional sections may include tide predictions, wave height, wave direction and sea-surface temperature, a barometric pressure trend, and a solunar-based fishing forecast with a fishing-conditions rating for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live USGS river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Del Mar includes coordinates 32.959489°N, 117.265315°W, situated in San Diego County. ZIP code 92014. Telephone area code: 714. Timezone: Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. River and stream data is sourced from the USGS National Water Information System. Tide predictions are sourced from NOAA CO-OPS; marine and solunar data are modeled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East and is public domain.
