Marine Weather and Tide Forecast for Imperial Beach, CA
 | Sunrise 5:40 AM Sunset 7:58 PM Moonrise 8:24 AM Moonset 10:48 PM |
Marine Forecasts
NOTE: Zones updated 4/16/2026. Some zones changed. Use Edit if needed.
PZZ740 Coastal Waters From San Mateo Point To The Mexican Border And Out To 10 Nm- 200 Pm Pdt Wed Jun 17 2026
Tonight - Wind W 10 kt this evening - .becoming variable less than 10 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave detail: W 2 ft at 5 seconds and sw 3 ft at 17 seconds.
Thu - Wind variable less than 10 kt - .becoming W 10 kt in the afternoon. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave detail: W 3 ft at 5 seconds and sw 2 ft at 17 seconds.
Thu night - Wind nw 10 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave detail: W 2 ft at 4 seconds and sw 2 ft at 16 seconds.
Fri - Wind nw 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave detail: W 3 ft at 4 seconds and sw 3 ft at 15 seconds.
Fri night - Wind nw 10 to 15 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft. Wave detail: nw 3 ft at 4 seconds and sw 3 ft at 15 seconds.
Sat - Wind variable less than 10 kt - .becoming W 10 to 15 kt in the afternoon. Seas 4 ft. Wave detail: W 3 ft at 5 seconds and sw 3 ft at 16 seconds.
Sat night - Wind nw 10 to 15 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft. Wave detail: W 3 ft at 5 seconds and sw 3 ft at 16 seconds.
Sun - Wind variable less than 10 kt - .becoming W 10 kt in the afternoon. Seas 4 ft. Wave detail: W 3 ft at 5 seconds and sw 3 ft at 15 seconds.
Sun night - Wind nw 10 kt in the evening - .becoming variable less than 10 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft. Wave detail: W 3 ft at 5 seconds and sw 3 ft at 15 seconds.
Mon - Wind variable less than 10 kt - .becoming W 10 kt in the afternoon. Seas 4 ft. Wave detail: W 3 ft at 5 seconds and sw 3 ft at 14 seconds.
Mon night - Wind variable less than 10 kt. Seas 4 ft. Wave detail: W 3 ft at 5 seconds and sw 2 ft at 14 seconds.
PZZ700 200 Pm Pdt Wed Jun 17 2026
Synopsis for the far southern ca coast - At 12 pm, a 1032 mb high was around 900 nautical miles west of washington and a 1000 mb low was near the four corners area. Moderate northwest winds through tonight will be followed by generally weak onshore flow Thursday through Sunday.
7 Day Forecast for Marine Location Near Imperial Beach city, CA
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| Imperial Beach Click for Map Wed -- 05:40 AM PDT Sunrise Wed -- 06:03 AM PDT -1.48 feet Low Tide Wed -- 08:25 AM PDT Moonrise Wed -- 12:38 PM PDT 3.88 feet High Tide Wed -- 05:19 PM PDT 2.11 feet Low Tide Wed -- 07:58 PM PDT Sunset Wed -- 10:48 PM PDT Moonset Wed -- 11:34 PM PDT 6.22 feet High Tide Tide / Current data from XTide NOT FOR NAVIGATION |
Imperial Beach, California, Tide feet
| 12 am |
| 6.1 |
| 1 am |
| 4.9 |
| 2 am |
| 3.2 |
| 3 am |
| 1.5 |
| 4 am |
| -0 |
| 5 am |
| -1.1 |
| 6 am |
| -1.5 |
| 7 am |
| -1.2 |
| 8 am |
| -0.3 |
| 9 am |
| 0.9 |
| 10 am |
| 2.2 |
| 11 am |
| 3.2 |
| 12 pm |
| 3.8 |
| 1 pm |
| 3.9 |
| 2 pm |
| 3.5 |
| 3 pm |
| 3 |
| 4 pm |
| 2.4 |
| 5 pm |
| 2.1 |
| 6 pm |
| 2.2 |
| 7 pm |
| 2.7 |
| 8 pm |
| 3.6 |
| 9 pm |
| 4.6 |
| 10 pm |
| 5.5 |
| 11 pm |
| 6.1 |
| San Diego Bay entrance (depth 33 ft) Click for Map Flood direction 355 true Ebb direction 173 true Wed -- 02:53 AM PDT -2.76 knots Max Ebb Wed -- 05:40 AM PDT Sunrise Wed -- 06:43 AM PDT 0.00 knots Slack Wed -- 08:25 AM PDT Moonrise Wed -- 09:48 AM PDT 1.69 knots Max Flood Wed -- 01:09 PM PDT -0.00 knots Slack Wed -- 03:24 PM PDT -0.92 knots Max Ebb Wed -- 05:45 PM PDT 0.00 knots Slack Wed -- 07:58 PM PDT Sunset Wed -- 09:04 PM PDT 1.42 knots Max Flood Wed -- 10:49 PM PDT Moonset Tide / Current data from XTide NOT FOR NAVIGATION |
San Diego Bay entrance (depth 33 ft), California Current, knots
| 12 am |
| -0.9 |
| 1 am |
| -1.9 |
| 2 am |
| -2.5 |
| 3 am |
| -2.8 |
| 4 am |
| -2.4 |
| 5 am |
| -1.7 |
| 6 am |
| -0.7 |
| 7 am |
| 0.3 |
| 8 am |
| 1.1 |
| 9 am |
| 1.6 |
| 10 am |
| 1.7 |
| 11 am |
| 1.4 |
| 12 pm |
| 0.8 |
| 1 pm |
| 0.1 |
| 2 pm |
| -0.5 |
| 3 pm |
| -0.9 |
| 4 pm |
| -0.8 |
| 5 pm |
| -0.5 |
| 6 pm |
| 0.2 |
| 7 pm |
| 0.8 |
| 8 pm |
| 1.2 |
| 9 pm |
| 1.4 |
| 10 pm |
| 1.3 |
| 11 pm |
| 0.8 |
FXUS66 KSGX 180000 AFDSGX
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service San Diego CA 500 PM PDT Wed Jun 17 2026
SYNOPSIS
Cooler weather and a more extensive marine layer are expected through Saturday as low pressure aloft moves through the region.
Areas of westerly winds through mountains and into deserts will be quite brisk each afternoon and evening. High pressure will build next week, bringing a warming trend and a diminished marine layer with less coastal cloud coverage.
DISCUSSION
FOR EXTREME SOUTHWESTERN CALIFORNIA INCLUDING ORANGE...
SAN DIEGO...WESTERN RIVERSIDE AND SOUTHWESTERN SAN BERNARDINO COUNTIES...
Updated Aviation Discussion Below
Low clouds made it barely into the western and southern entrances of the Inland Empire this morning. Clouds have cleared to the beaches, but took their sweet time in Orange County. Weak low pressure aloft will gradually strengthen, which will enhance our onshore flow and allow the marine layer to deepen. That will extend the nocturnal coastal clouds farther inland for each night and morning into Saturday. Most of the coastal basin, including most inland valleys, should get some of the June cloud cover.
Temperatures near normal today will dip below normal for Thursday through Saturday. The low pressure aloft forms a very weak June- like trough that moves through California Friday and Saturday.
Westerly onshore winds through mountain passes and into deserts will be fairly strong, gusting to 35-45 mph each afternoon and evening. Top gusts in the wind-prone passes could exceed 50 mph.
The trough and weakens Sunday to start a warming trend. High pressure over the Southwest will build and, according to some ensemble solutions, get very strong next week. Right now it's looking good for a substantial warming trend Monday through Wednesday, especially away from the coast. The marine layer and coastal cloud coverage will shrink under the weight of that ridge.
Coverage should be restricted only near the coast during nights and mornings. Temperatures around Tuesday and Wednesday are likely to be up to 10 degrees above average, which would introduce a major heat risk to parts of the lower deserts.
AVIATION
171930Z
Coast/Valleys
Patchy low clouds based 1700-1900 feet MSL will persist along the immediate coast this afternoon. These clouds will push ashore after 03Z and move into some inland valleys overnight. There is a 60% chance for clouds to make it into portions of the Inland Empire, including vcnty KONT, 12-16Z. Bases should lift to 1800-2000 feet MSL. Vis reduced to 3-5SM in valleys. Scatter out Thursday 16-18Z.
Mountains/Deserts... Mostly clear. Breezy westerly winds gusting 25- 35 kts through mountain passes and into deserts 19-06Z.
AVIATION
180000Z
Coast/Valleys
Patchy low clouds based 1700-1900 feet MSL will persist along the immediate coast this afternoon will continue to push ashore throughout the evening, especially after 03Z, and move into some inland valleys overnight. There is a 60% chance for clouds to make it into portions of the Inland Empire, including vcnty KONT, 12-16Z. Bases should lift to 1800-2000 feet MSL. Vis reduced to 3-5SM in valleys. Scatter out Thursday 16-18Z. Could will reform in fill back in tomorrow by around 02-04Z Fri., with similar bases.
Mountains/Deserts... VFR conditions. Breezy westerly winds gusting 25-35 kts through mountain passes and into deserts through 06Z.
There could be temporary VIS restrictions due to FU (wildfire smoke)
in an around the Coachella Valley area through Thursday evening.
MARINE
No hazardous marine conditions are expected through Sunday.
SKYWARN
Skywarn activation is not requested. However weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather conditions.
SGX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES
CA...Beach Hazards Statement through Friday evening for Orange County Coastal Areas-San Diego County Coastal Areas.
PZ...None.
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service San Diego CA 500 PM PDT Wed Jun 17 2026
SYNOPSIS
Cooler weather and a more extensive marine layer are expected through Saturday as low pressure aloft moves through the region.
Areas of westerly winds through mountains and into deserts will be quite brisk each afternoon and evening. High pressure will build next week, bringing a warming trend and a diminished marine layer with less coastal cloud coverage.
DISCUSSION
FOR EXTREME SOUTHWESTERN CALIFORNIA INCLUDING ORANGE...
SAN DIEGO...WESTERN RIVERSIDE AND SOUTHWESTERN SAN BERNARDINO COUNTIES...
Updated Aviation Discussion Below
Low clouds made it barely into the western and southern entrances of the Inland Empire this morning. Clouds have cleared to the beaches, but took their sweet time in Orange County. Weak low pressure aloft will gradually strengthen, which will enhance our onshore flow and allow the marine layer to deepen. That will extend the nocturnal coastal clouds farther inland for each night and morning into Saturday. Most of the coastal basin, including most inland valleys, should get some of the June cloud cover.
Temperatures near normal today will dip below normal for Thursday through Saturday. The low pressure aloft forms a very weak June- like trough that moves through California Friday and Saturday.
Westerly onshore winds through mountain passes and into deserts will be fairly strong, gusting to 35-45 mph each afternoon and evening. Top gusts in the wind-prone passes could exceed 50 mph.
The trough and weakens Sunday to start a warming trend. High pressure over the Southwest will build and, according to some ensemble solutions, get very strong next week. Right now it's looking good for a substantial warming trend Monday through Wednesday, especially away from the coast. The marine layer and coastal cloud coverage will shrink under the weight of that ridge.
Coverage should be restricted only near the coast during nights and mornings. Temperatures around Tuesday and Wednesday are likely to be up to 10 degrees above average, which would introduce a major heat risk to parts of the lower deserts.
AVIATION
171930Z
Coast/Valleys
Patchy low clouds based 1700-1900 feet MSL will persist along the immediate coast this afternoon. These clouds will push ashore after 03Z and move into some inland valleys overnight. There is a 60% chance for clouds to make it into portions of the Inland Empire, including vcnty KONT, 12-16Z. Bases should lift to 1800-2000 feet MSL. Vis reduced to 3-5SM in valleys. Scatter out Thursday 16-18Z.
Mountains/Deserts... Mostly clear. Breezy westerly winds gusting 25- 35 kts through mountain passes and into deserts 19-06Z.
AVIATION
180000Z
Coast/Valleys
Patchy low clouds based 1700-1900 feet MSL will persist along the immediate coast this afternoon will continue to push ashore throughout the evening, especially after 03Z, and move into some inland valleys overnight. There is a 60% chance for clouds to make it into portions of the Inland Empire, including vcnty KONT, 12-16Z. Bases should lift to 1800-2000 feet MSL. Vis reduced to 3-5SM in valleys. Scatter out Thursday 16-18Z. Could will reform in fill back in tomorrow by around 02-04Z Fri., with similar bases.
Mountains/Deserts... VFR conditions. Breezy westerly winds gusting 25-35 kts through mountain passes and into deserts through 06Z.
There could be temporary VIS restrictions due to FU (wildfire smoke)
in an around the Coachella Valley area through Thursday evening.
MARINE
No hazardous marine conditions are expected through Sunday.
SKYWARN
Skywarn activation is not requested. However weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather conditions.
SGX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES
CA...Beach Hazards Statement through Friday evening for Orange County Coastal Areas-San Diego County Coastal Areas.
PZ...None.
| Stations | Dist | Age | Wind | Air | Water | Waves | inHg | DewPt |
| TIXC1 - Tijuana River Reserve, CA | 3 mi | 86 min | WNW 5.1 | 68°F | 29.95 | 60°F | ||
| SDBC1 - 9410170 - San Diego, CA | 13 mi | 71 min | 72°F | 29.94 | ||||
| 46232 - Point Loma South, CA (191) | 15 mi | 45 min | 69°F | 4 ft | ||||
| 46254 | 24 mi | 45 min | 69°F | 2 ft | ||||
| 46258 | 24 mi | 45 min | 69°F | 4 ft | ||||
| LJAC1 - 9410230 - La Jolla, CA | 24 mi | 53 min | WNW 6G | |||||
| LJPC1 - La Jolla, CA (073) | 24 mi | 51 min | NW 7G | 2 ft | ||||
| 46266 | 30 mi | 45 min | 69°F | 4 ft | ||||
| 46225 - Torrey Pines Outer, CA (100) | 31 mi | 45 min | 71°F | 4 ft | ||||
| 46274 | 38 mi | 45 min | 68°F | 4 ft | ||||
| 46086 - San Clemente Basin | 47 mi | 41 min | W 12G | 64°F | 67°F | 29.93 | 60°F | |
| 46224 - Oceanside Offshore, CA (045) | 48 mi | 45 min | 69°F | 4 ft |
Wind History for No Ports station near this location
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| Airport | Dist | Age | Wind kt | Vis | Sky | Weather | Air | DewPt | RH | inHg |
| KNRS Naval Outlying Field Imperial Beach (Ream Field) US | 3 sm | 17 min | W 07 | 10 sm | A Few Clouds | 66°F | 57°F | 73% | 29.94 | |
| KSDM Brown Field Municipal Airport US | 9 sm | 17 min | WNW 06 | 10 sm | A Few Clouds | 66°F | 57°F | 73% | 29.93 | |
| KNZY North Island Naval Air StationHalsey Field US | 12 sm | 18 min | WNW 09 | 10 sm | A Few Clouds | 66°F | 57°F | 73% | 29.92 | |
| KSAN San Diego International Airport US | 14 sm | 19 min | NW 07 | 10 sm | Partly Cloudy | 66°F | 57°F | 73% | 29.94 | |
| KMYF MontgomeryGibbs Executive Airport US | 20 sm | 17 min | NW 09 | 10 sm | A Few Clouds | 66°F | 57°F | 73% | 29.93 | |
| KSEE Gillespie Field US | 22 sm | 23 min | W 11 | 10 sm | Clear | 72°F | 57°F | 60% | 29.92 | |
| KNKX Miramar Marine Corps Air Station Mitscher Field US | 23 sm | 15 min | W 08 | 7 sm | A Few Clouds | 66°F | 57°F | 73% | 29.93 |
Link to 5 hour of 5 minute data for KNRS
Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF) for KNRS
Wind History Graph: NRS
(wind in knots)
GEOS Local Image of Southwest
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