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Imperial Pier (North and South) surf break
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Imperial Pier (North and South) surf Forecast / CAL – San Diego County / USA

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Friday 19 Apr 2024 PDT
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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 16.0°C (Statistics for 19 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 15.9 °C max: 17.7 °C min: 14.6 °C)
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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 16.0°C (Statistics for 19 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 15.9 °C max: 17.7 °C min: 14.6 °C)


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 Friday (Apr 19) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 20s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Imperial Pier (North and South) in the next 12 days are 2.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 26) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Fri 19th Apr)3ft (0.9m) 14s
Best Surf 5PM (Fri 26th Apr)7ft (2.1m) 8s
Most Powerful 5PM (Fri 26th Apr)7ft (2.1m) 8s

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

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Fri
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wed
01
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.9
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.6
SW
0.8
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.6
SW
0.9
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.6
SW
0.6
SW
0.6
SW
0.9
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.9
SSW
1
SSW
0.7
SW
0.6
SW
0.6
SW
1.1
WNW
1.2
WNW
2
WNW
2.1
WNW
2.2
WNW
2.2
WNW
1.8
WNW
1.4
WNW
0.6
SW
0.6
SW
0.8
WNW
0.6
SSW
0.9
WNW
1.6
WNW
2.4
WNW
3
WNW
2.5
WNW
2.1
WNW
Period(s) (?)141318181816161616161617161616161515778889881515131499910109
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)28525725540839021946440215719820346942739246924815314811613154154766274148227017417622514014339193814631394721
Wind
(km/h)
15
W
5
WNW
10
WNW
15
W
5
W
10
WSW
10
WSW
5
SSW
10
SW
10
W
5
W
15
W
15
WNW
10
NW
15
W
20
WNW
20
WNW
15
W
20
W
15
SW
15
SW
20
W
15
SSW
15
SSW
15
SW
5
SW
15
SSW
15
WSW
10
SW
15
SSW
15
SW
10
SSW
15
SW
15
WSW
5
SSW
15
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
ononcross-
on
onglasscross-
on
onglasscross-
on
onononcross-
on
cross-
on
ononcross-
on
ononcross-
on
cross-
on
oncrosscrosscross-
on
glasscrossoncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
glasscross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:14PM
1.38
8:05AM
1.33
8:31PM
1.47
8:39AM
1.31
8:50PM
1.55
9:14AM
1.28
9:09PM
1.62
9:49AM
1.23
9:30PM
1.67
10:26AM
1.16
9:53PM
1.70
11:06AM
1.07
10:18PM
1.70
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
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:10AM
0.29
2:10PM
0.12
2:40AM
0.16
2:32PM
0.18
3:10AM
0.04
2:52PM
0.25
3:41AM
-0.05
3:13PM
0.33
4:14AM
-0.11
3:34PM
0.42
4:49AM
-0.14
3:54PM
0.52
5:28AM
-0.13
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
Fri
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wed
01
Sunrise--6:11--6:11--6:09--6:09--6:07--6:07--6:05--6:05--6:03--6:03--6:01--6:01
Sunset7:21--7:22--7:22--7:22--7:23--7:24--7:25--7:25--7:27--7:28--7:29--7:29--
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C161516171518191718181616171515161415161415161516171616171616171515161516
Feels °C (?)131414151417181717161514141312121012121213131214141514141513141412131313

Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Fri night). 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. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

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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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