32.5783’ N, 117.1350’ W

Imperial Beach, CA

79°
H 91°
L 76°
ENE
5mph
High tide
12:03 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Imperial Beach, CA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, October 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Imperial Beach, CA.
Next low tide : 8:50 pm (1.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 40m at 12:03 pm (4.7 ft)
Sunset today : 6:14 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:53 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (33% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410120
Common Questions About Tides

Imperial Beach, CA Tides - May 1818

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri6:424.47:115.112:500.912:500.25:086:36Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat7:254.37:355.31:290.41:180.55:076:37Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun8:054.17:595.52:030.11:420.85:066:37New Moon3Sun
4Mon8:433.98:225.62:36-0.22:061.25:056:38New Moon4Mon
5Tue9:203.78:455.53:09-0.42:281.55:046:39New Moon5Tue
6Wed10:003.59:085.43:42-0.42:491.85:036:40New Moon6Wed
7Thu10:443.29:325.34:18-0.33:082.15:036:40Waxing Crescent7Thu
8Fri11:363.09:595.14:57-0.13:252.45:026:41Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat12:442.85:440.13:362.65:016:42Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun11:154.46:390.35:006:42Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon7:460.54:596:43First Quarter11Mon
12Tue12:254.15:083.38:580.58:433.24:586:44First Quarter12Tue
13Wed2:083.95:163.79:560.410:192.74:586:45First Quarter13Wed
14Thu3:423.95:354.110:410.411:162.04:576:45First Quarter14Thu
15Fri4:514.05:584.611:190.44:566:46Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat5:504.16:245.212:031.211:54 AM0.54:566:47Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun6:454.26:545.712:490.412:290.64:556:47Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon7:384.27:276.21:33-0.41:050.94:546:48Full Moon18Mon
19Tue8:304.18:036.52:19-1.01:411.24:546:49Full Moon19Tue
20Wed9:243.98:426.73:06-1.42:191.54:536:49Full Moon20Wed
21Thu10:203.79:256.63:55-1.63:001.84:536:50Full Moon21Thu
22Fri11:233.510:146.24:49-1.53:462.24:526:51Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat12:323.45:46-1.24:422.54:516:51Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun1:483.56:47-0.95:572.74:516:52Waning Gibbous24Sun
25Mon12:155.23:053.77:53-0.57:372.84:516:53Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue1:334.64:074.09:00-0.19:272.54:506:53Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed2:594.24:534.49:580.210:501.94:506:54Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu4:213.95:294.810:460.511:511.34:496:55Third Quarter28Thu
29Fri5:293.86:015.111:260.84:496:55Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat6:273.76:295.312:380.812:001.14:496:56Waning Crescent30Sat
31Sun7:183.66:565.51:190.312:301.44:486:56Waning Crescent31Sun
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (9410120)

Common Questions About Imperial Beach, CA Tides

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Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Imperial Beach, CA?

Imperial Beach, CA is currently in a transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 33% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are shifting between spring and neap.

What datum are Imperial Beach, CA tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for Imperial Beach, CA?

Tide predictions for Imperial Beach, CA come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for Imperial Beach, CA?

Tide data for Imperial Beach, CA is sourced from NOAA Station #9410120. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=9410120.

What is the moon phase in Imperial Beach, CA tonight?

Tonight the moon over Imperial Beach, CA is First Quarter (33% illuminated). This places Imperial Beach, CA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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