32.5783’ N, 117.1350’ W

Imperial Beach, CA

79°
H 86°
L 74°
NNW
6mph
High tide
1:30 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Imperial Beach, CA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, October 2, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Imperial Beach, CA.
Next low tide : 9:51 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 43m at 1:30 pm (5.3 ft)
Sunset today : 6:32 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:43 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (59% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410120
Common Questions About Tides

Imperial Beach, CA Tides - May 1844

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed8:084.47:566.31:59-0.91:370.75:076:36Full Moon1Wed
2Thu8:584.38:356.52:45-1.32:171.05:076:37Full Moon2Thu
3Fri9:504.19:186.53:33-1.52:581.25:066:38Full Moon3Fri
4Sat10:463.910:046.24:23-1.53:421.55:056:39Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun11:473.710:555.85:17-1.24:331.95:046:39Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon12:543.66:14-0.85:362.25:036:40Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue2:083.67:17-0.46:582.45:026:41Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed1:054.63:243.88:250.08:422.45:016:42Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu2:294.14:254.19:310.310:192.05:006:42Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri3:553.95:104.510:280.511:281.45:006:43Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat5:083.85:474.811:140.74:596:44Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun6:083.76:195.112:190.911:52 AM1.04:586:44Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon6:593.76:485.31:000.512:261.24:576:45Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue7:413.77:155.41:360.112:561.44:576:46Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed8:193.77:435.52:08-0.21:251.64:566:46New Moon15Wed
16Thu8:553.68:105.62:40-0.41:531.74:556:47New Moon16Thu
17Fri9:323.58:395.63:12-0.42:221.94:556:48New Moon17Fri
18Sat10:103.59:085.53:45-0.52:512.04:546:49New Moon18Sat
19Sun10:523.49:385.34:21-0.43:212.24:536:49Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon11:383.310:125.15:00-0.23:542.44:536:50Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue12:293.25:41-0.14:362.64:526:51Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed1:253.36:260.25:382.74:526:51Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu2:253.57:150.47:082.84:516:52First Quarter23Thu
24Fri12:474.03:203.88:090.68:522.54:516:53First Quarter24Fri
25Sat2:153.74:064.29:050.810:161.94:506:53First Quarter25Sat
26Sun3:483.54:464.89:580.911:191.14:506:54First Quarter26Sun
27Mon5:053.65:265.410:471.04:496:55Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue6:123.76:075.912:130.311:34 AM1.24:496:55Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed7:113.86:496.41:04-0.512:211.34:496:56Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu8:064.07:336.71:52-1.11:081.44:486:56Full Moon30Thu
31Fri8:574.08:186.82:39-1.51:561.54:486:57Full Moon31Fri
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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 59% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 Third Quarter (59% illuminated). This places Imperial Beach, CA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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