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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 3 pm Tuesday 06 Jan 2026 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
16.6° C
 (Which is 1.4°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

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 Tuesday (Jan 06) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Imperial Pier (North and South) in the next 12 days are 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jan 08) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Jan 07) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (PST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Tue 6th Jan)3.5ft (1.0m) 12s
Best Surf 7PM (Thu 8th Jan)8ft (2.4m) 9s
Most Powerful 4PM (Thu 8th Jan)10ft (3.0m) 9s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sun morning, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tue
06
Wednesday
07
Thursday
08
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
3
2
2
2
2
0
1
1
0
1
2
2
4
3
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.9
WNW
1
WNW
1
W
0.9
WNW
1.1
W
1.9
WNW
3
WNW
1.8
WNW
0.7
WNW
1.1
WNW
0.9
WNW
0.7
WNW
0.6
WNW
0.5
WNW
0.4
WNW
0.4
WNW
0.4
WNW
0.7
WNW
1.1
WNW
1.4
WNW
1.2
WNW
Period(s) (?)13121111589916161514141313141318161616
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)265293251167695221467510229575326186163102677767329694962654
Wind
(km/h)
10
SSW
10
WNW
5
SSW
15
WNW
15
WSW
25
W
25
NW
5
ESE
10
ENE
10
NNW
10
ENE
5
NNE
15
NNW
10
ENE
10
NE
10
NNW
10
ENE
10
ENE
10
NNW
10
E
5
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on		oncrosscross-
on		ononcross-
on		offcross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
off		offcrossoffcross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:12AM
1.29
11:23AM
1.51
12:57AM
1.30
12:13PM
1.26
1:46AM
1.32
1:18PM
1.01
2:38AM
1.35
2:54PM
0.83
3:31AM
1.38
5:03PM
0.77
4:24AM
1.43
6:49PM
0.83
5:12AM
1.49
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:35PM
-0.22
5:27AM
0.59
6:12PM
-0.03
6:31AM
0.62
6:48PM
0.17
7:53AM
0.62
7:23PM
0.37
9:36AM
0.55
8:03PM
0.54
11:14AM
0.39
8:54PM
0.69
12:14PM
0.22
10:04PM
0.77
12:56PM
0.07
Tue
06
Wednesday
07
Thursday
08
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Sunrise--6:50--6:50--6:50--6:50--6:50--6:50--6:50
Sunset4:57--4:58--4:59--5:00--5:00--5:00--5:01--
clear
mod rain
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
-81------------------
Temp. °C171717161516161517171319201622211822221922
Feels °C (?)16161613131010131313814151118171318181518
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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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