Imperial Pier (North and South) Surf Guide
Imperial Pier (North and South) in San Diego County is an exposed beach break that has consistent surf. Winter is the best time of year for surfing here. Offshore winds blow from the east. Groundswells more frequent than windswells and the best swell direction is from the west southwest. The beach break offers both left and right hand waves. It's sometimes crowded here. Hazards include rips and pollution.
Imperial Pier (North and South) Spot Info
| Type: | Rating: | Reliability: | Todays Sea Temp*: |
|---|---|---|---|
| consistent | 22.3°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite |
Surfing Imperial Pier (North and South):
The best conditions reported for surf at Imperial Pier (North and South) occur when a West-southwest swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the East.
Imperial Pier (North and South) Surf:
Tuesday, 20 October 2026, 12:13 Local time| Mardi 20 | ||||
| 8AM | 11AM | 2PM | 5PM | |
| Wave (m) | ||||
| Période (s) | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
| Vent (km/h) | ||||
| Etat du vent | cross | cross- on |
cross- on |
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