Imperial Pier (North and South) Surf Forecast

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USA (1297 breaks) / Lat Long: (32.58° N 117.13° W)

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Imperial Pier (North and South) surf break

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

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 pm Wednesday 05 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 17.4° 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 06) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Imperial Pier (North and South) in the next 12 days are 2.3m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Nov 06) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.

Wave Type	Time (PST) & Date	Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)	7PM (Thu 6th Nov)	7ft (2.2m) 16s
Best Surf	7PM (Thu 6th Nov)	7ft (2.2m) 16s
Most Powerful	10PM (Thu 6th Nov)	7.5ft (2.3m) 16s

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

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	Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sat morning, min 16°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.											Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Mon morning, min 19°C on Sat afternoon). Wind will be generally light.
	Wed 05		Thursday 06			Friday 07			Saturday 08			Sunday 09			Monday 10			Tuesday 11
	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM
Rating (10 max)	0	0	1	2	!	!	3	3	1	2	2	1	1	2	2	1	2	1	2	2	2
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	WNW	SSW	SSW	SSW
Period(s) (?)	13	13	13	16	15	14	14	13	12	12	13	12	17	16	15	15	15	11	16	16	14
Wave Graph (?)
kJ (?)	140	101	373	1889	2325	1773	1360	396	220	178	361	224	193	223	201	275	272	202	387	387	321
Wind (km/h)	NW	NNW	NNW	WNW	S	WNW	WNW	SSE	SSW	SW	WNW	WNW	NW	NNE	NNE	WNW	NNW	WNW	WNW	NW	WSW
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy	cross- on	cross	cross- on	cross- on	glass	cross- on	on	glass	cross- on	glass	glass	on	cross- on	cross- off	glass	cross- on	cross- on	on	on	cross- on	glass
High Tide / height (m)		9:14PM 1.32	8:37AM 2.13		10:11PM 1.23	9:19AM 2.08		11:13PM 1.13	10:05AM 1.98		12:28AM 1.07	10:59AM 1.81		2:00AM 1.07	12:08PM 1.62		3:28AM 1.15		1:35PM 1.45		4:27AM 1.27
Low Tide / height (m)		2:16AM 0.50		3:47PM -0.38	2:54AM 0.62		4:41PM -0.33	3:35AM 0.73		5:40PM -0.23		4:25AM 0.85	6:47PM -0.11		5:41AM 0.95		8:01PM -0.00	7:38AM 0.98		9:12PM 0.07	9:38AM 0.87

	Wed 05		Thursday 06			Friday 07			Saturday 08			Sunday 09			Monday 10			Tuesday 11
Sunrise	-	-	6:09	-	-	6:09	-	-	6:11	-	-	6:11	-	-	6:13	-	-	6:13	-	-	6:15
Sunset	4:53	-	-	4:52	-	-	4:52	-	-	4:52	-	-	4:51	-	-	4:50	-	-	4:50	-	-

Rain (mm)	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Temp. °C	18	17	19	18	17	20	20	19	21	20	20	24	23	23	28	24	22	22	21	20	21
Feels °C (?)	16	16	18	17	18	19	20	20	21	20	20	23	22	21	25	22	21	21	20	20	21

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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.