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Imperial Beach surfForecast / CAL – San Diego County / USA

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 pm Monday 24 Nov 2025 PST
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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
16.5° C
 (Which is normal for this time of year)

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 Tuesday (Nov 25) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Imperial Beach in the next 12 days are 1.6m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Nov 30) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Sunday (Nov 30) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (PST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Tue 25th Nov)3.5ft (1.1m) 15s
Best Surf 7AM (Tue 25th Nov)3.5ft (1.1m) 15s
Most Powerful 4PM (Sun 30th Nov)5ft (1.6m) 13s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed morning, min 16°C on Mon afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sun morning. Warm (max 21°C on Thu afternoon, min 15°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, strong winds from the W by Sat night).

Mon
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
30
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
0
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
2
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.2
WNW
1.1
WNW
1
WNW
0.8
WNW
0.9
WNW
0.7
WNW
0.6
WNW
0.5
WNW
0.4
SSW
0.4
SSW
0.4
SSW
0.4
SSW
0.4
SSW
0.4
WNW
1.1
WNW
1.1
WNW
1
W
0.8
WNW
1.6
WNW
1.2
WNW
0.9
W
Period(s) (?)1515141414131312141414131315810101313137
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)6125054002332651511318373716255538915923518319879949982
Wind
(km/h)
10
WNW
10
N
10
NNW
10
NW
5
NE
0
ENE
5
WNW
5
NNE
5
E
5
WNW
5
WSW
5
W
10
W
5
SW
10
SW
10
SW
25
SW
40
WSW
30
W
5
NW
5
S
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on		crosscrosscross-
on		cross-
off		glassglasscross-
off		glassglassglassglassoncross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		ononglassglass
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:28AM
0.98
10:47AM
1.50
2:45AM
1.03
11:44AM
1.38
3:36AM
1.13
1:13PM
1.26
4:09AM
1.26
2:55PM
1.18
4:38AM
1.41
4:21PM
1.16
5:09AM
1.59
5:32PM
1.16
5:42AM
1.78
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:09PM
0.07
4:07AM
0.96
7:03PM
0.12
5:34AM
1.02
8:00PM
0.16
7:53AM
1.00
8:53PM
0.20
9:39AM
0.84
9:42PM
0.23
10:50AM
0.60
10:27PM
0.29
11:45AM
0.31
11:09PM
0.35
12:34PM
0.03
Mon
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Sunrise--6:26--6:26--6:28--6:28--6:30--6:31--6:31
Sunset4:43--4:43--4:43--4:43--4:43--4:42--4:42--
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C171822222024222124212021201716161516151517
Feels °C (?)1616191918211918201919181816151411991415
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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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