Imperial Beach Pier Surf Report & Forecast
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Current Surf Conditions
Condition Rating
Surf Height
3-4FT+
Waist to shoulder
Swell
Wind
4KTSWSW
4kts gusts, Onshore
Tide
Temperature
67°F
2mm wetsuit
South San Diego Forecast
Chris Borg •Today
Good day of waves today as SSW swell starts to ease. Afternoon onshores manageable.
Afternoon Outlook: Down a touch from yesterday, but waist-shoulder high waves still easy to find. Standouts in the head-high to several feet overhead range. Early PM window nice option as the tide rebuilds, just expect a little crumble as WNW onshores puff up. Winds ease later afternoon into the evening.
Imperial Beach Pier Surf Forecast
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Imperial Beach Pier Surf Guide
IB, as it's known, breaks year-round and can hold some of the best sandbars in San Diego County. Southwest swells are received better here than most any spot in central San Diego, making it a good summertime alternative to Mexico's beaches. Medium tides work best. The shape and location of sandbars vary: sometimes it's hotter near the pier, and sometimes it's better farther south. The very end of Seacoast Drive is a popular spot. There's plenty of public parking, and, south of that, sand and oce... Read more