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Imperial Beach surf Forecast / CAL – San Diego County / USA

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Friday 26 Apr 2024 PDT
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Imperial Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Imperial Beach sea temperature is 16.3°C (Statistics for 26 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 16.1 °C max: 18.5 °C min: 14.3 °C)
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Imperial Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Imperial Beach sea temperature is 16.3°C (Statistics for 26 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 16.1 °C max: 18.5 °C min: 14.3 °C)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Imperial Beach this week:

The surf forecast for Imperial Beach over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 27) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 2.3m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 16s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Imperial Beach in the next 12 days are 2.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 27) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Thursday (May 02) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sat 27th Apr)8ft (2.5m) 9s
Best Surf 5AM (Sat 27th Apr)8ft (2.5m) 9s
Most Powerful 5AM (Sat 27th Apr)8ft (2.5m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Imperial Beach over the next 12 days.

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Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wed
08
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.5
WNW
2.1
WNW
1.6
W
1.2
WNW
1.4
WNW
1.2
WNW
1.2
WNW
1.7
WNW
1.6
WNW
1.6
WNW
1.6
WNW
1.5
WNW
1.2
WNW
1.6
WNW
1.4
WNW
1.2
W
1.5
W
1.4
WNW
1.1
W
1
W
0.4
SW
0.6
SW
0.5
SW
0.5
SW
0.6
SSW
1.3
WNW
0.6
SSW
0.5
SW
0.4
SSW
0.4
SW
0.4
SSW
0.7
SW
1.2
WNW
1.7
WNW
1.6
WNW
0.7
SSW
Period(s) (?)9889999101010111111111010111010918141616157141313201918119916
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)926588367227275243265540512482582494343551426296516418231162120169125125150172136886897148316390466349238
Wind
(km/h)
10
W
15
SW
15
W
5
WSW
10
SW
10
W
5
WSW
10
SW
10
SW
10
S
15
SSW
10
SW
15
S
15
SSW
15
SW
10
S
10
SSW
10
SW
5
SSW
10
SW
10
WSW
10
SSW
15
SSW
15
SW
10
W
10
W
25
WNW
15
NW
15
NW
20
NW
15
NNW
10
WNW
15
W
10
WNW
20
WNW
20
WNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
oncross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
glasscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
ononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crossononcross-
on
oncross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:46PM
1.67
12:52PM
0.88
11:21PM
1.62
2:18PM
0.83
12:08AM
1.53
4:42PM
0.86
1:18AM
1.43
5:44PM
0.98
2:59AM
1.35
6:10PM
1.12
4:36AM
1.34
6:37PM
1.28
5:53AM
1.37
7:06PM
1.46
6:57AM
1.40
7:36PM
1.65
7:54AM
1.40
8:08PM
1.81
8:48AM
1.36
8:41PM
1.93
9:41AM
1.30
9:15PM
1.99
10:33AM
1.22
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:15AM
-0.09
4:35PM
0.70
7:13AM
-0.04
4:55PM
0.79
8:25AM
0.00
5:17PM
0.89
9:43AM
0.00
8:47PM
0.95
10:50AM
-0.03
10:52PM
0.82
11:44AM
-0.06
12:07AM
0.58
12:28PM
-0.06
1:03AM
0.31
1:08PM
-0.03
1:52AM
0.05
1:45PM
0.05
2:39AM
-0.18
2:21PM
0.16
3:25AM
-0.35
2:57PM
0.28
4:11AM
-0.43
3:32PM
0.42
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wed
08
Sunrise-6:03--6:03--6:01--6:01--6:01--6:00--5:58--5:58--5:56--5:56--5:54--5:54-
Sunset--7:27--7:28--7:29--7:29--7:30--7:30--7:30--7:31--7:32--7:34--7:34--7:35
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C151617161719171819171718161718161718161818171616161718151516151819171616
Feels °C (?)111415151617161717161516151516151616151716161313151514111211111616151212

Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue afternoon, min 15°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri morning, min 15°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

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Information about the Imperial Beach Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Imperial Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Imperial Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Imperial Beach surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Imperial Beach) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Imperial Beach may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Imperial Beach is 2 km (1 miles) from the city of Imperial Beach. If you plan a vacation in San Diego County, look for hotels and other accommodation in Imperial Beach. Imperial Beach has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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