Imperial Pier (North and South) Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.58° N 117.13° W

Issued: 4 pm 26 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Imperial Pier (North and South) sea temperature is
18.9° C

Slightly warmer than usual

Imperial Pier (North and South) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Imperial Pier (North and South) surf forecast from 27 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 27 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 18s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 26 Jun, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 18s period, SSW swell with 637 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 27 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 18s period with SSW swell.

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

The surf forecast for Imperial Pier (North and South) over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 27) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. 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 16 days are 1.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 26) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sat 27th Jun)3ft (0.9m) 18s
Best Surf 2AM (Sat 27th Jun)3ft (0.9m) 18s
Most Powerful11PM (Fri 26th Jun)3.5ft (1.0m) 18s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Imperial Pier (North and South) over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sat afternoon, min 17°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon afternoon, min 17°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Fri
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
1
0
1
1
0
1
0
1
0
0
1
1
0
0
1
0
1
1
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SW
18
0.9
SSW
18
0.9
SSW
17
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
1.3
WNW
8
0.7
SW
15
0.7
SW
15
1.1
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
10
0.5
SW
18
0.6
SW
18
0.5
SW
18
0.7
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.7
SSW
17
0.7
SSW
18
0.8
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
323
534
510
458
441
392
208
220
226
286
163
157
252
154
271
208
258
267
270
279
392
Wind (km/h)
15
W
5
WNW
15
SW
20
W
10
W
15
WSW
15
WSW
5
SW
15
WSW
15
WSW
10
WSW
15
WSW
15
W
5
WNW
10
W
15
WNW
5
NW
15
W
10
WNW
10
NW
15
WNW
Wind State
on
glassy
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
on
High Tide
7:39PM1.70m
9:37AM1.01m
8:14PM1.73m
10:11AM1.04m
8:48PM1.75m
10:42AM1.06m
9:21PM1.77m
11:14AM1.08m
9:55PM1.76m
11:46AM1.09m
10:27PM1.73m
12:20PM1.12m
11:00PM1.67m
12:55PM1.15m
Low Tide
3:06AM-0.08m
1:44PM0.77m
3:39AM-0.13m
2:22PM0.76m
4:11AM-0.16m
2:59PM0.75m
4:43AM-0.17m
3:35PM0.73m
5:15AM-0.16m
4:12PM0.73m
5:47AM-0.13m
4:51PM0.74m
6:18AM-0.08m
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clear
clear
clear
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5:43
5:43
5:43
5:43
5:43
5:43
5:45
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
7:59
8:00
8:00
8:00
8:00
8:00
8:00
7:59
 mm
Temp °C
19
18
19
20
18
18
18
17
19
19
18
18
19
18
19
19
18
19
19
19
20
Feels °C
17
17
18
18
17
16
15
16
17
16
17
16
17
17
18
17
17
18
17
19
19
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
18
0.9
SSW
17
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
WNW
6
1.2
WNW
7
1.3
WNW
8
1.2
WNW
8
1.1
WNW
9
1.1
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
10
0.8
WNW
10
0.8
WNW
10
0.7
WNW
10
0.7
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.7
SSW
17
0.7
SSW
18
0.8
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
16
Energy kJ
268
534
510
458
68
132
176
178
197
286
163
125
128
102
271
208
258
267
270
279
392
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SW
18
0.4
WNW
8
0.8
WNW
6
0.1
S
9
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.7
SW
15
0.7
SW
15
0.7
SW
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.6
SW
18
0.6
SSW
14
0.6
WNW
11
0.4
SW
13
0.5
W
10
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
15
0.6
W
6
0.9
WNW
7
Energy kJ
323
20
55
2
441
392
208
220
226
214
138
138
252
123
90
44
51
174
171
22
62
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NW
11
0.1
S
10
0.1
S
9
0.1
W
15
0.1
S
9
0.1
W
13
0.5
SSW
14
0.3
S
10
0.3
S
11
0.4
SW
20
0.4
SW
20
0.5
SW
18
0.6
SSW
14
0.5
SW
18
0.3
S
12
0.3
S
12
0.3
SSW
19
0.5
W
10
0.3
S
11
0.4
S
11
0.3
S
11
Energy kJ
4
2
2
4
1
3
118
19
20
97
97
157
127
154
25
25
74
47
20
37
20
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
WNW
4
1
WNW
6
0.6
WNW
11
0.6
WNW
9
Energy kJ
3
90
91
68
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
2
2
2
Distance (km)
14
0
179
837
14
14
37
15
154
14
14
14
14
13
14
249
13
14
14
13
14
Best forecast wave conditions in San Diego County
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
3
1
2
1
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
2
2
3
2
3
4
3
4
2
1
1
4
2
1
3
3
2
3
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
6
9
8
5
6
6
7
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
6
7
5
5
7
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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 16 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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