San Diego County, CA · Pacific Ocean

Imperial Beach

10 Evergreen Ave, Imperial Beach, CA 91932

The southernmost beach city in California — 3 miles of sand 5 miles north of the Mexican border. Working-class surf town, the IB Pier, and former home of the U.S. Open Sandcastle Competition (ended 2011). Water quality is monitored carefully (Tijuana River runoff). The classic non-touristed San Diego beach option.

Today's Conditions

Great day for a beach walk.

72°F water

Water

72°F water — swimmable, refreshing

Safety

UV 11 (extreme) — spf 50+ mandatory, limit mid-day exposure

70 /100

great

65 Swim

70 Sunbathe

82 Walk

58 Fish

77 Photo

Best for walking today

Water level 0.6 ft above predicted

Observed water level is running higher than the astronomical tide prediction. Expect a narrower beach, faster-rising water, and stronger near-shore currents than the tide chart suggests.

NOAA station 9410170 · Observed 5.57 ft · Predicted 4.95 ft

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Atmosphere

Air Temp

76°F

Wind

—

Rain

Today

UV Peak

11 Extreme

High 10 AM–03 PM · burn in ~18m

Burn-free before 08 AM & after 06 PM

Tomorrow

—°F

Water

Water Temp

72°F

Swimming weather

Wave Height

3.3 ft

17s · W swell

Water Quality

Above threshold

8,918 #/100mL · Enterococcus

USGS · sampled 6mo ago

Rip Current Risk · Regional Reference

No zone-specific NWS forecast for this beach (PZZ740)

The SGX office's Surf Zone Forecast doesn't cover this beach's forecast zone directly. Nearby coastal zones it does cover are listed below — regional reference only, not a substitute for the conditions at this specific beach.

CAZ552 Orange County Coastal Areas n/a
CAZ043 San Diego County Coastal Areas n/a

NWS SRF · SGX · Issued Jul 18, 7:32 AM

Sun & Moon

Sunrise

8:53 AM

Sunset

10:55 PM

Moon · 18%

Waxing Crescent

Neap tides — smaller range

Tides

Time	Type	Height
12:10 AM	High	5.8 ft
6:55 AM	Low	-0.1 ft
1:28 PM	High	5.0 ft
7:13 PM	Low	1.9 ft

Time	Type	Height
1:01 AM	High	5.0 ft
7:31 AM	Low	0.6 ft
2:13 PM	High	5.1 ft
8:24 PM	Low	1.9 ft

Time	Type	Height
2:01 AM	High	4.1 ft
8:06 AM	Low	1.3 ft
3:02 PM	High	5.1 ft
9:54 PM	Low	1.8 ft

Time	Type	Height
3:23 AM	High	3.3 ft
8:44 AM	Low	2.0 ft
3:57 PM	High	5.2 ft
11:34 PM	Low	1.5 ft

Time	Type	Height
5:25 AM	High	3.0 ft
9:35 AM	Low	2.5 ft
4:55 PM	High	5.2 ft

Time	Type	Height
12:49 AM	Low	1.0 ft
7:36 AM	High	3.2 ft
10:50 AM	Low	2.9 ft
5:50 PM	High	5.4 ft

Time	Type	Height
1:41 AM	Low	0.6 ft
8:38 AM	High	3.4 ft
12:02 PM	Low	3.0 ft
6:40 PM	High	5.6 ft

High/low predictions from NOAA station 9410170, refreshed on every build. Times shown local.

What to Bring Today

critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 11 — very high
optional Swimsuit - water is swimmable Water is 72°F

Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).

Best Fishing Times Today

Solunar theory: fish activity peaks at moon transits (major) and moonrise/moonset (minor). All times local.

Minor

1:00 AM - 2:00 AM

Major

6:30 AM - 8:30 AM

Minor

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Beach Info

Parking

Free street parking and a paid lot at the pier.

Dogs

Leashed dogs allowed year-round south of Imperial Beach Boulevard. Prohibited between IB Blvd and Palm Ave, and on the pier.

Entry Fee

Free

Address

10 Evergreen Ave, Imperial Beach, CA 91932

Amenities

lifeguardspierrestroomsrestaurants

Frequently Asked

Is it safe to swim at Imperial Beach today?

Imperial Beach shows a live water-quality reading (bacteria levels) and today's swim-safety score at the top of this page, refreshed on every update. Seasonal lifeguards patrol the swim area in summer — follow their flags. Always review the current advisories, surf, and rip-current notes before getting in the water.

Is Imperial Beach dog-friendly?

Leashed dogs allowed year-round south of Imperial Beach Boulevard. Prohibited between IB Blvd and Palm Ave, and on the pier.

Is there an entry fee at Imperial Beach?

Entry to Imperial Beach is free.

Are there lifeguards at Imperial Beach?

Yes. Seasonal lifeguards patrol Imperial Beach during the summer swim season (typically Memorial Day through Labor Day). Outside that window, swim at your own risk.

What amenities are at Imperial Beach?

Amenities at Imperial Beach include lifeguards, pier, restrooms, restaurants.

When is the water warmest at Imperial Beach?

The Pacific is cold. Southern California (San Diego to Santa Barbara) peaks in August at 65-72°F. Central and Northern California stay in the upper 50s to low 60s year-round. Oregon and Washington rarely exceed 60°F. Wetsuits are common.

Where is Imperial Beach located?

Imperial Beach is in San Diego County, CA, at 10 Evergreen Ave, Imperial Beach, CA 91932.