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.

Great day for a beach walk.

Calm

Water

  • 66°F water — chilly — expect a gasp entering
  • 3.9ft waves — real surf — fun for confident swimmers, dicey for kids

Safety

  • UV 10 (extreme) — spf 50+ mandatory, limit mid-day exposure
59 /100
good
43 Swim
71 Sunbathe
82 Walk
61 Fish
76 Photo

Best for walking today

Air Temp
69°F
Wind
Rain
0%
Today
UV Peak
10 Very High
High 11 AM–03 PM · burn in ~20m
Burn-free before 08 AM & after 06 PM
Tomorrow
—°F
Water Temp
66°F
Refreshing
Next High Tide
11:09 PM
5.6 ft · in 1.7h
Wave Height
3.9 ft
15s · SSW swell
Water Quality
Above threshold
8,918 #/100mL · Enterococcus
USGS · sampled 5mo 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 Jun 3, 7:46 PM

Sunrise
8:41 AM
Sunset
10:52 PM
Moon · 87%
Waning Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
7-day chart →
Time Type Height
6:14 AM Low -0.3 ft
12:57 PM High 3.4 ft
4:48 PM Low 2.7 ft
11:09 PM High 5.6 ft
  • critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 10 — very high

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

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

Minor
12:50 AM - 1:50 AM
Major
5:20 AM - 7:20 AM
Minor
10:50 AM - 11:50 AM
Major
5:40 PM - 7:40 PM

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

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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.

Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS

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