Imperial Beach Pier Surf Report & Forecast
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Current Surf Conditions
Condition Rating
Surf Height
2-3FT+
Thigh to stomach
Swell
Wind
10KTSNW
10kts gusts, Onshore
Tide
Temperature
69°F
2mm wetsuit
South San Diego Forecast
Schaler Perry •Today
Standouts are chest high but onshore flow adds bump/texture through sundown. Plan accordingly.
PM Outlook: The lead into the holiday weekend gets a fresh round of selective SSW swell -- a little bit of NW windswell in the mix to keep the lights on outside of the summer magnets. Wind is the issue this afternoon, moderate westerly flow 8-12kts+ adding bump and lump everywhere. Size is waist high on average with summer focal points chest high at times. The wind sticks around through sundown so spots with wind blockage or kelp offshore are the best bet. Low expectations help.
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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