Imperial Beach · San Diego County
Imperial Beach Pier
Coastal Flood Advisory issued November 4 at 8:18PM PST until November 10 at 12:00PM PST by NWS San Diego CA
Read the National Weather Service warning
* WHAT...Minor to locally moderate coastal flooding expected. Additionally, dangerous rip currents and surf of 3 to 5 feet expcted along west-facing beaches. * WHERE...San Diego County Coastal Areas and Orange County Coastal Areas. * WHEN...From 4 AM Friday to noon PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Coastal residents and managers of infrastructure in the advisory area should prepare for rising water and take appropriate action to protect life and property. Highest tides will occur in the late morning each day. Observed high tides are 1.3 to 1.6 feet above astronomical tide predictions. Surf will increase starting next Monday, but there is uncertainty in details at this time.
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.
Next 5 daysSurf height and tide, hour by hour
16-day outlookTomorrow 2–3 ft · Fair
- Thu, Nov 52–3 ftWind AM calm, PM onshoreFair
- Fri, Nov 62–3 ftWind AM offshore, PM onshoreFair
- Sat, Nov 72–3 ftWind AM offshore, PM onshorePoor–Fair
- Sun, Nov 82–3 ftWind AM offshore, PM crossPoor–Fair
- Mon, Nov 92–3 ftWind AM offshore, PM onshoreFair
- Tue, Nov 102–3 ftWind AM calm, PM onshorePoor–Fair
- Wed, Nov 112–3 ftWind AM calm, PM onshorePoor–Fair
- Thu, Nov 122–3 ftWind AM calm, PM calmPoor–Fair
- Fri, Nov 132–4 ftWind AM cross, PM crossFair–Good
- Sat, Nov 143–7 ftWind AM cross, PM onshorePoor–Fair
- Sun, Nov 154–6 ftWind AM onshore, PM onshorePoor–Fair
- Mon, Nov 162–4 ftWind AM cross, PM crossFair
- Tue, Nov 173–5 ftWind AM onshore, PM onshorePoor–Fair
- Wed, Nov 182–3 ftWind AM cross, PM onshorePoor–Fair
- Thu, Nov 191–2 ftWind AM calm, PM onshorePoor–Fair
- Fri, Nov 201–3 ftWind AM calm, PM onshorePoor–Fair
Swell1.2 ft @ 13s SW
- 1.2 ft13 s SW 214°swell
- 0.8 ft6 s WSW 256°swell
- 0.3 ft14 s W 276°swell
Offshore deep-water swell from NOAA WAVEWATCH III.
Wind & weather6 mph offshore · Mostly sunny
Solid: wind · dashed: gusts · dots: offshore/calm, cross, onshore
- 10 PM5–5 mphcalm64°F Mostly sunny
- 12 AM6–7 mphoffshore61°F Mostly sunny
- 2 AM6–7 mphoffshore60°F Partly cloudy
- 4 AM5–5 mphcalm59°F Partly cloudy
- 6 AM6–6 mphoffshore59°F Partly cloudy
- 8 AM5–5 mphcalm64°F Mostly sunny
- 10 AM2–2 mphcalm71°F Clear
- 12 PM9–10 mphonshore73°F Clear
- 2 PM12–14 mphonshore73°F Mostly sunny
- 4 PM9–10 mphonshore72°F Mostly sunny
- 6 PM6–6 mphonshore70°F Mostly sunny
- 8 PM6–6 mphcross68°F Mostly sunny
- 10 PM6–6 mphcross66°F Partly cloudy
National Weather Service forecast; NOAA GFS model beyond about 7 days.
Tides · Imperial BeachNext low 11 PM · 0.6 ft
- Low11 PM · 0.6 ft
- High6 AM · 5.6 ft
- Low12 PM · 0.7 ft
- High6 PM · 4.5 ft
NOAA Tides & Currents predictions. Best tide here: mid.
Sun & lightFirst light 5:43 AM · Sunset 4:55 PM · UV 5
UV index peak 5 (moderate) around 12 PM.EPA UV index forecast.
| First light | Sunrise | Sunset | Last light | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 5:43 AM | 6:08 AM | 4:55 PM | 5:20 PM |
| Tomorrow | 5:44 AM | 6:09 AM | 4:54 PM | 5:19 PM |
Water temp & live buoyWater 75°F · Buoy 5.9 ft @ 15s
Water 75°F (nearby buoy, 10:26 PM). Suggested: Boardshorts or a spring top.
- Wave height
- 1.8 m (5.9 ft)
- Dominant period
- 15 s
- Average period
- 8.2 s
- Direction
- W 273°
- Water temp
- 24.1 °C
Measured at the buoy, shown as reported (feet converted from metres). Data: CDIP, Scripps Institution of Oceanography, via NOAA NDBC.
Water qualityCheck before you paddle out, especially after rain
Health departments post bacteria advisories and sewage-spill closures. Avoid the water for at least 72 hours after rain, especially near river mouths, creeks and storm drains.
Today's status: San Diego County (sdbeachinfo) →Getting therePaid lot by the pier plaza and street parking along Seacoast Drive.
- Parking
- Paid lot by the pier plaza and street parking along Seacoast Drive.
- Access
- Flat walk from Seacoast Drive to the sand.
- Lifeguards
- City of Imperial Beach Marine Safety; patrols daily year-round, plus a pier observation tower.
- Facilities
- Restrooms at the pier plaza; food on Seacoast Drive.
- Etiquette
- Mixed local crowd.
- Hazards
- Pier pilings and rips. The shoreline is frequently closed to water contact for Tijuana River sewage (closed again as of 28 Sep 2026); check before going.
Local info changes; check posted signs and lifeguards on the day.
About this breakpier · sand · faces W
Sand peaks beside the Imperial Beach pier. The shoreline is frequently closed to water contact for Tijuana River sewage (closed again on 28 Sep 2026); check county water-quality status before surfing.
Faces W · works on S–NW swell · best WSW–W · usually surfed by intermediate surfers
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Model run 2026-11-05 00Z. Surf heights are face-height estimates from our spot model. Data sources