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Imperial Pier (North and South) Surf Forecast
/ CAL – San Diego County (71 breaks) / California (404 breaks) /
Imperial Pier (North and South) surfForecast / CAL – San Diego County / USA
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Monday 14 Apr 2025 PDT
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 (Apr 15) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Imperial Pier (North and South) in the next 12 days are 0.9m 15s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 15) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Tue 15th Apr) | 3ft (0.9m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Tue 15th Apr) | 3ft (0.9m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Tue 15th Apr) | 3ft (0.9m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Imperial Pier (North and South) over the next 12 days.
Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Sat 26 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 18 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 20 | 8 | 18 |
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| Energy (?) | 265 | 355 | 355 | 253 | 150 | 126 | 125 | 167 | 165 | 208 | 206 | 188 | 178 | 181 | 176 | 158 | 168 | 133 | 162 | 178 | 192 | 330 | 371 | 395 | 455 | 283 | 430 | 587 | 441 | 393 | 377 | 387 | 302 | 336 | 359 | 491 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | on | on | on | cross- on | on | on | glass | on | on | on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 10:19PM 1.60 | 11:32AM 1.01 | 10:40PM 1.57 | 12:18PM 0.90 | 11:04PM 1.52 | 1:22PM 0.80 | 11:33PM 1.45 | 3:36PM 0.76 | 12:15AM 1.36 | 1:33AM 1.27 | 6:59PM 0.96 | 3:41AM 1.24 | 6:47PM 1.07 | 5:11AM 1.29 | 7:02PM 1.22 | 6:17AM 1.37 | 7:24PM 1.38 | 7:12AM 1.43 | 7:51PM 1.56 | 8:04AM 1.44 | 8:21PM 1.74 | 8:55AM 1.41 | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 5:19AM -0.04 | 4:18PM 0.53 | 5:58AM 0.01 | 4:32PM 0.62 | 6:46AM 0.08 | 4:39PM 0.71 | 7:50AM 0.15 | 4:11PM 0.78 | 9:14AM 0.17 | 10:36AM 0.12 | 9:35PM 0.96 | 11:36AM 0.05 | 11:28PM 0.81 | 12:20PM -0.02 | 12:28AM 0.59 | 12:57PM -0.05 | 1:17AM 0.33 | 1:31PM -0.03 | 2:03AM 0.07 | 2:04PM 0.02 | 2:49AM -0.16 | 2:38PM 0.12 | ||||||||||||||
Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Sat 26 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 7:17 | - | - | 7:17 | - | - | 7:19 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:21 | - | - | 7:21 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:23 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:25 |
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| Temp. °C | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 |
| Feels °C (?) | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Wed 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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