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Imperial Beach surf Forecast / CAL – San Diego County / USA

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Friday 26 Apr 2024 PDT
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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 16.3°C (Statistics for 26 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 16.0 °C max: 18.5 °C min: 14.3 °C)
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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 16.3°C (Statistics for 26 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 16.0 °C max: 18.5 °C min: 14.3 °C)


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 Friday (Apr 26) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 1.4m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 1.5m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Imperial Beach in the next 12 days are 3.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 27) at 2AM. 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 (May 01) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Fri 26th Apr)2.5ft (0.8m) 18s
Best Surf 5AM (Sat 27th Apr)10ft (3.0m) 9s
Most Powerful 2AM (Sat 27th Apr)11ft (3.5m) 10s

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

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Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2
W
2.2
WNW
3.5
WNW
2.2
WNW
1.7
WNW
1.6
WNW
1.5
WNW
1.3
WNW
1.4
WNW
1.9
WNW
1.6
WNW
1.6
WNW
1.5
WNW
1.3
WNW
1.1
WNW
1.2
WNW
1.1
WNW
0.6
SW
0.6
SW
0.6
SW
0.6
SW
2
WNW
1.7
WNW
1.8
WNW
2
WNW
1.7
W
1.5
W
1.2
WNW
1.1
WNW
0.5
SW
0.4
SSW
0.4
SW
0.4
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.8
SSW
Period(s) (?)8810999999101010111111111016161616999101088814132019181816
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)5626142369724463422329308326671502463476392292337270206203203196586463564742550294169143916897148395273330
Wind
(km/h)
15
WSW
25
W
25
WNW
15
SW
15
WSW
10
SSW
10
SW
10
W
5
SW
10
SSW
15
SW
10
S
15
SSW
15
SW
10
S
15
SSW
15
SW
5
SSW
10
SW
10
WSW
5
NW
10
W
10
WSW
5
WSW
10
WSW
10
WSW
5
WSW
10
W
10
WNW
5
WNW
10
W
10
W
10
WNW
15
W
10
W
5
W
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
ononcross-
on
cross-
on
oncrosscross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
glassononglassoncross-
on
onononononononononon
High Tide
/ height (m)
11:53AM
0.98
10:46PM
1.67
12:52PM
0.88
11:21PM
1.62
2:18PM
0.83
12:08AM
1.53
4:42PM
0.86
1:18AM
1.43
5:44PM
0.98
2:59AM
1.35
6:10PM
1.12
4:36AM
1.34
6:37PM
1.28
5:53AM
1.37
7:06PM
1.46
6:57AM
1.40
7:36PM
1.65
7:54AM
1.40
8:08PM
1.81
8:48AM
1.36
8:41PM
1.93
9:41AM
1.30
9:15PM
1.99
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:15PM
0.61
6:15AM
-0.09
4:35PM
0.70
7:13AM
-0.04
4:55PM
0.79
8:25AM
0.00
5:17PM
0.89
9:43AM
0.00
8:47PM
0.95
10:50AM
-0.03
10:52PM
0.82
11:44AM
-0.06
12:07AM
0.58
12:28PM
-0.06
1:03AM
0.31
1:08PM
-0.03
1:52AM
0.05
1:45PM
0.05
2:39AM
-0.18
2:21PM
0.16
3:25AM
-0.35
2:57PM
0.28
4:11AM
-0.43
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Sunrise6:05--6:03--6:03--6:01--6:01--6:01--6:00--5:58--5:58--5:56--5:56--5:54--
Sunset-7:25--7:27--7:28--7:29--7:29--7:30--7:30--7:30--7:31--7:32--7:34--7:34-
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C151615161716171817171816171715171816171817192018202019212119202221222220
Feels °C (?)121210141415161616151615151414151615161616181818191918191918192121202020

Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Mon afternoon, min 17°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

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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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