NO-GO

Not Today

20/100

While wave conditions are surfable, Imperial Beach is currently under a chronic water quality advisory due to persistent bacterial contamination. Additionally, extremely strong offshore winds (21 mph) create hazardous conditions for most surfers, making it a no-go.

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Air

85°F

Water

72°F

Wind

21 mph Offshore (E)

Swell

2-3 ft · SSW

Sky

Sunny

Tide

4.3 ft (High)

Hourly Breakdown

6 AM

15 mph E

2 ft

9 AM

18 mph E

2 ft

12 PM

21 mph E

3 ft

3 PM

20 mph E

3 ft

6 PM

15 mph E

2 ft

Condition Scorecard

Water Quality

0Poor

Chronic water quality advisory in effect; historical samples show high levels of Enterococcus and coliforms.

Wind

20Poor

Extremely strong offshore winds at 21 mph make for difficult and potentially dangerous paddling conditions.

Swell

70Fair

Clean long-period swell, but wave height is on the smaller side.

Weather

90Good

Sunny and warm conditions.

Water Quality: Active Advisory

Chronic (ongoing) water quality advisory in place due to frequent sewage runoff and bacterial contamination.

Hazards & Advisories

• Chronic water pollution advisory
• Strong offshore winds
• Rip currents