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Imperial Pier (North and South) surf break

Imperial Pier (North and South) surfForecast / CAL – San Diego County / USA

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 pm Wednesday 12 Nov 2025 PST
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Imperial Pier (North and South) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Imperial Pier (North and South) sea temperature is
17.0° C
 (Which is slightly cooler than normal)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Imperial Pier (North and South) this week:

The surf forecast for Imperial Pier (North and South) over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Nov 13) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Imperial Pier (North and South) in the next 12 days are 3.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Nov 18) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Nov 15) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (PST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Thu 13th Nov)2.5ft (0.8m) 17s
Best Surf 4AM (Tue 18th Nov)10ft (3.0m) 13s
Most Powerful 4AM (Tue 18th Nov)10ft (3.0m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Imperial Pier (North and South) over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 64mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 22°C on Thu morning, min 17°C on Fri afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, fresh winds from the SSE by Sat morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Tue morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun morning, min 15°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
13
Friday
14
Saturday
15
Sunday
16
Monday
17
Tuesday
18
Wed
19
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
0
1
3
4
4
0
0
2
0
1
1
1
0
3
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2
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.8
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.7
SW
0.9
SSW
1
SSW
1.3
WNW
1.6
W
1.3
WNW
1.2
WNW
0.9
WNW
0.7
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.5
SSW
0.4
SW
1.5
SW
1.3
WNW
3
W
2.5
W
3
WNW
1.9
WNW
1.5
W
Period(s) (?)14161616151414141311131313186141210999
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)2643432684024556609756364762051541549686170694231414611291560339
Wind
(km/h)
5
ENE
5
W
10
WSW
15
SW
5
ESE
5
SW
10
S
35
SSE
15
SSW
15
SSE
20
S
10
SW
5
S
20
SSE
25
S
10
S
20
SE
15
SSE
10
SE
5
S
10
W
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glassononcross-
on		glassglasscross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
off		crosscross-
on		crosscross-
off		crosscrosscross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		crosson
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:08AM
1.39
4:27PM
1.30
5:40AM
1.51
5:30PM
1.28
6:07AM
1.61
6:22PM
1.25
6:32AM
1.69
7:07PM
1.22
6:55AM
1.75
7:48PM
1.19
7:18AM
1.78
8:27PM
1.16
7:42AM
1.80
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:12PM
0.13
10:58AM
0.68
10:59PM
0.19
11:53AM
0.49
11:35PM
0.27
12:35PM
0.31
12:05AM
0.36
1:12PM
0.17
12:31AM
0.45
1:44PM
0.05
12:55AM
0.53
2:16PM
-0.03
1:19AM
0.61
2:48PM
-0.08
Thursday
13
Friday
14
Saturday
15
Sunday
16
Monday
17
Tuesday
18
Wed
19
Sunrise-6:16--6:16--6:16--6:18--6:18--6:20--6:20-
Sunset--4:49--4:47--4:46--4:46--4:45--4:45--4:45
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clear
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light rain
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mod rain
heavy rain
rain showers
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rain showers
rain showers
clear
part cloud
cloud
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
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clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
---1-73418451---16102---
Temp. °C202221202117181818171818171818171617161817
Feels °C (?)212120202017181316151517171515161314141715
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Information about the Imperial Pier (North and South) Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Imperial Pier (North and South) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Imperial Pier (North and South) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Imperial Pier (North and South) 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 Pier (North and South)) 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 Pier (North and South) 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 Pier (North and South) 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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