What are Otay Mesa's hours today?

Otay Mesa is open 24 hours, per CBP's official schedule (it can vary by lane and season). At the top of this page we show the live status and each lane's wait in minutes; if there's a closure or a construction notice, it appears there.

Which lane is fastest to cross Otay Mesa right now?

The fastest lane changes through the day. In the live wait card above we automatically flag the lane with the shortest delay right now, using official CBP data.

What's the best time to cross Otay Mesa?

Based on this crossing's hour-by-hour pattern, the shortest line tends to fall at certain hours. See the best time to cross Otay Mesa, with the typical average by hour and day of the week.

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Latest reported waits

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Latest reported waits
Lane	Last report	Typical
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FAST	—	—

How this is calculated

Typical summarizes historical readings for this lane and hour. It is not a forecast.

Historical reference; today’s wait may differ.

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General — no data

FAST — no data

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Entrance to Ready Lanes is on the far left as you approach the border. Go to www.getyouhome.gov for more information Go to www.GetYouHome.gov for more information.

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Weather near the crossing

Otay Mesa

14°C

Clear

Observation 5.8 km from the crossing

Observed · 2026-10-19 · 05:15 PDT

Wind: 9 km/h
Visibility: —

Next hours · Forecast

05:00
Fog

18°C

Chance of rain: 0%
06:00
Fog

18°C

Chance of rain: 0%
07:00
Fog

18°C

Chance of rain: 0%
08:00
Sunny

19°C

Chance of rain: 0%
09:00
Sunny

22°C

Chance of rain: 0%
10:00
Sunny

24°C

Chance of rain: 0%

Forecast issued · 2026-10-19 · 01:31 PDT

Data: NOAA/NWS. Presented by Garitas, without NOAA/NWS affiliation or endorsement. Area conditions do not confirm crossing operations.

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HOURLY STATISTICS 24 H

Historical pattern

Today vs. a typical Monday at this port.

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CBP isn't reporting wait times

The crossing is open; no wait times have been published yet. Hourly statistics will appear with the first CBP readings.

About

About this crossing

Otay Mesa connects Tijuana's eastern industrial and airport district with the Otay Mesa area of San Diego. It is the city's second gateway and the natural relief valve when San Ysidro backs up: General, Ready Lane and SENTRI vehicle lanes, its own pedestrian crossing, and direct access to the industrial parks on both sides. Its pace follows maquiladora shift changes and Tijuana airport traffic, so the hourly statistics here are handy for dodging the shift-change spikes.

Frequently asked questions about Otay Mesa

What are Otay Mesa's hours today?: Otay Mesa is open 24 hours, per CBP's official schedule (it can vary by lane and season). At the top of this page we show the live status and each lane's wait in minutes; if there's a closure or a construction notice, it appears there.
Which lane is fastest to cross Otay Mesa right now?: The fastest lane changes through the day. In the live wait card above we automatically flag the lane with the shortest delay right now, using official CBP data.
What's the best time to cross Otay Mesa?: Based on this crossing's hour-by-hour pattern, the shortest line tends to fall at certain hours. See the best time to cross Otay Mesa, with the typical average by hour and day of the week.