Imperial Beach Pier
2.5ft·intermediate-advanced
Imperial Beach, CA
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Imperial Beach, CA
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Explore forecastValid Tue 2:00 PM America/Los_Angeles · Source updated Mon 4:00 PM · Computed Mon 6:51 PM · CDIP, NOAA NWS, NOAA COOPS, Open-Meteo, NOAA CO-OPS
Forecast accuracy & methodologyToday by time
Latest daily forecast · Mon, Sep 28 · America/Los_Angeles. Separate from the selected day above.
| Time | Surf | Quiver callSign in | Swell | Wind | Tide | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2:00 AM | 4.5 ft | — | 3.2 ft @ 13s SSW (1.5 ft @ 11s SSW) | 3 mph W | 1.7 ft · Falling | 100% |
| 5:00 AM | 4.7 ft | — | 3.4 ft @ 12s SSW (2.1 ft @ 12s S) | 5 mph NW | 3.5 ft · Rising | 100% |
| 8:00 AM | 4.7 ft | — | 3.4 ft @ 12s SSW (2.3 ft @ 11s S) | 9 mph W | 5.7 ft · Falling | 99% |
| 11:00 AM | 5.3 ft | — | 3.8 ft @ 12s SSW (2.3 ft @ 11s S) | 7 mph W | 4.1 ft · Falling | 100% |
| 2:00 PM | 5.3 ft | — | 3.8 ft @ 13s SSW (2.3 ft @ 11s S) | 10 mph W | 1 ft · Falling | 100% |
| 5:00 PM | 5.3 ft | — | 3.8 ft @ 13s SSW (2 ft @ 9s SSW) | 9 mph WNW | 1.5 ft · Rising | 99% |
| 8:00 PM | 4.6 ft | — | 4.1 ft @ 6s WNW (2.4 ft @ 11s S) | 11 mph NNW | 3.5 ft · Rising | 92% |
| 11:00 PM | 4.5 ft | — | 4.3 ft @ 6s WNW (2.4 ft @ 10s S) | 5 mph S | 3.2 ft · Falling | 91% |
IB comes alive on clean south or SSW swells in the 3-5 ft range during summer, ideally with light offshore winds out of the east or northeast. Early morning glass before the sea breeze sets in around noon is the daily window. The best months are June through September when Southern Hemisphere swells are consistent. A mid to high tide cleans up the shore break and opens up more workable faces. The pier creates a slight refraction that can organize the swell into more defined peaks on its south side.
Selected day: 2026-09-28 · America/Los_Angeles
