Can you surf in Imperial Beach?

San Diego has the warmest water and several of the best surfing breaks on the California Coast. From the pier in Imperial Beach to the pier in Oceanside there are diverse breaks that can be surfed year-round. Surf schools offer surfing lessens at the beaches with beginner breaks – all surfers have to start somewhere.

Where can I surf in Imperial Beach?

Nearby Spots

Point Loma. 8.9 miles – NW.
Sunset Cliffs. 11.9 miles – NW.
Ocean beach. 13.8 miles – NW.
Mission Beach (San Diego) 15.4 miles – NW.
Pacific Beach. 16.8 miles – NW.
Birdrock. 18.3 miles – NW.
Windansea Beach. 19.4 miles – NW.

Is Imperial Beach Safe?

Imperial Beach has an overall crime rate of 15 per 1,000 residents, making the crime rate here near the average for all cities and towns of all sizes in America. According to our analysis of FBI crime data, your chance of becoming a victim of crime in Imperial Beach is 1 in 66.

Can you see Mexico from Imperial Beach?

Imperial Beach is in California. Just North of the Border of Mexico. You can see Mexico from the pier.

What is the water temperature in Imperial Beach?

Today’s Imperial Beach sea temperature is 65 °F.

How cold is the water at Imperial Beach?

What time does Imperial Beach Open?

5 AM to 10 PM
The park is open from 5 AM to 10 PM. The Imperial Beach Certified Farmers’ Market is located adjacent to Pier Plaza at the foot of the pier.

Can you drink alcohol on Imperial Beach?

Alcohol consumption and glass containers are not permitted on the beach. Are bonfires allowed on the beach? Bonfires are not permitted on our beach. Nearby beaches that allow bonfires and have fire pits include Silver Strand State Beach and Coronado City Beach.

What are the surf conditions at Imperial Beach?

The beach breaks offer lefts and rights. Unlikely to be too crowded, even when the surf is up. Hazards include rips and pollution. The best conditions reported for surf at Imperial Beach occur when a Southwest swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the East.

Where is the best surf in San Diego?

Imperial Beach in San Diego County is an exposed beach break that has consistent surf. Winter is the favoured time of year for surfing here. Works best in offshore winds from the east. Most of the surf here comes from groundswells and the best swell direction is from the southwest.

Which is the closest airport to Imperial Beach?

The closest passenger airport to Imperial Beach is North Island Nas (San Diego) Airport (NZY) in USA, 15 km (9 miles) away (directly). The second nearest airport to Imperial Beach is General Abelardo L Rodriguez International (Tijuana) Airport (TIJ) in Mexico, 16 km (10 miles) away.