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Imperial Beach Surf Forecast

San Diego County, California

Imperial Beach surf spot

Current Conditions

Fair
Wave Height
2-3ft
knee to waist high
Swell Period
15.55s
Wind
3mph
SE / Gusts 4mph
Conditions
Fair
Active Swells
Primary
0.8ft @ 16sSW
Secondary
0.6ft @ 11sSW
Tertiary
0.3ft @ 13sSSW

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Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Beginner
Crowd
Moderate
Best Swell
SW
Best Wind
E
Season
Fall

Imperial Beach is a mellow, user-friendly beach break located at the southern tip of San Diego County, just north of the Mexican border. The sandy bottom produces forgiving, rolling waves that are ideal for beginners and intermediate surfers looking to practice fundamental skills. This spot picks up consistent swells from the southwest and south, with the added benefit of being sheltered from summer winds, making it a reliable option throughout the year.

Rip currentsCrowded peak areasNearby pier pilings

Forecast Charts

Daily Forecast

Thu, Mar 26Fair

Rideable all day with 2-3ft waves on SW swell at 16s and barely a breath of wind.

6am9am12pm3pm
15s SW|Calm
Fri, Mar 27Fair

Consistent 2-3ft surf through the day on SW swell at 14s with glassy conditions.

6am9am12pm3pm
14s SW|Calm
Sat, Mar 28Fair

Rideable all day with 2-3ft waves on SW swell at 14s and barely a breath of wind.

6am9am12pm3pm
14s SW|Calm
Sun, Mar 29Fair

Rideable all day with 2-3ft waves on SW swell at 13s and glassy conditions.

6am9am12pm3pm
13s SW|Calm
Mon, Mar 30Fair

Expect 2-3ft all day on SSW swell at 12s with glassy conditions — nothing amazing but surfable.

6am9am12pm3pm
12s SSW|Calm

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Imperial Beach Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Imperial Beach?
The current wave height at Imperial Beach is 2-3ft with a 15.55s swell period. Wind is SE at 3mph. Conditions are rated Fair.
How accurate is the Imperial Beach surf forecast?
Our Imperial Beach forecast uses NOAA GFS and other weather models combined with spot-specific bathymetry to calculate breaking wave heights. Short-range (1-3 day) forecasts are most reliable. Extended forecasts show general trends.