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Imperial Beach Surf Forecast
/ CAL – San Diego County (71 breaks) / California (404 breaks) /
Imperial Beach surfForecast / CAL – San Diego County / USA
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 am Saturday 11 Jan 2025 PST
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 Saturday (Jan 11) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s. 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 1.6m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jan 12) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Jan 14) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Sat 11th Jan) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Sun 12th Jan) | 5ft (1.6m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Sun 12th Jan) | 5ft (1.6m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Imperial Beach over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 14 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 |
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| Energy (?) | 631 | 507 | 339 | 453 | 681 | 367 | 235 | 152 | 176 | 146 | 130 | 183 | 249 | 283 | 590 | 441 | 507 | 494 | 366 | 356 | 249 | 189 | 129 | 240 | 441 | 647 | 866 | 759 | 734 | 540 | 397 | 297 | 250 | 178 | 178 | 121 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross- on | cross- off | glass | on | off | off | cross- on | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | glass | on | glass | cross- on | on | glass | glass | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | glass | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 8:43PM 1.12 | 7:25AM 1.97 | 9:21PM 1.16 | 8:09AM 1.98 | 9:56PM 1.19 | 8:50AM 1.94 | 10:30PM 1.20 | 9:29AM 1.84 | 11:03PM 1.21 | 10:06AM 1.71 | 11:37PM 1.22 | 10:42AM 1.53 | 12:11AM 1.23 | 11:19AM 1.33 | 12:47AM 1.24 | 12:00PM 1.11 | 1:25AM 1.25 | 12:57PM 0.90 | 2:11AM 1.27 | 2:45PM 0.73 | 3:04AM 1.31 | 6:11PM 0.73 | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 2:02PM -0.42 | 1:06AM 0.65 | 2:42PM -0.48 | 1:53AM 0.61 | 3:20PM -0.47 | 2:37AM 0.57 | 3:57PM -0.41 | 3:19AM 0.55 | 4:31PM -0.31 | 4:00AM 0.56 | 5:02PM -0.18 | 4:44AM 0.58 | 5:32PM -0.03 | 5:32AM 0.61 | 6:00PM 0.13 | 6:31AM 0.63 | 6:26PM 0.30 | 7:48AM 0.63 | 6:50PM 0.47 | 9:31AM 0.55 | 7:13PM 0.62 | 11:09AM 0.40 | 7:55PM 0.74 | |||||||||||||
Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:50 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:00 | - | - | 5:01 | - | - | 5:02 | - | - | 5:04 | - | - | 5:05 | - | - | 5:06 | - | - | 5:07 | - | - | 5:07 | - | - | 5:07 | - | - | 5:08 | - | - | 5:09 | - | - | 5:10 | - |
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| Temp. °C | 16 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 19 | 20 | 16 | 20 | 20 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 20 | 19 | 15 | 22 | 18 | 17 | 22 | 22 | 20 |
| Feels °C (?) | 14 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 16 | 15 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 17 | 13 | 13 | 17 | 17 | 15 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri morning, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Mon 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.
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