32.5783’ N, 117.1350’ W

Imperial Beach, CA

69°
H -°
L 65°
WNW
8mph
Low tide
11:36 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Imperial Beach, CA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, September 18, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Imperial Beach, CA.
Next low tide : in 2h 53m at 11:36 pm (1.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 4:37 pm (4.3 ft)
Sunset today : 6:50 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:34 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (49% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410120
Common Questions About Tides

Imperial Beach, CA Tides - Feb 1870

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue9:105.810:244.13:001.54:03-0.86:505:28New Moon1Tue
2Wed9:445.510:564.13:361.54:34-0.56:495:29Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu10:185.011:294.04:131.65:03-0.16:485:30Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri10:524.54:531.75:310.36:485:31Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat12:044.011:29 AM4.05:391.85:590.86:475:32Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun12:413.912:143.36:361.96:281.36:465:33First Quarter6Sun
7Mon1:253.91:262.87:572.07:001.86:455:34First Quarter7Mon
8Tue2:224.03:382.59:491.77:562.26:445:35First Quarter8Tue
9Wed3:294.15:472.611:151.29:362.46:435:36First Quarter9Wed
10Thu4:314.46:492.912:080.66:435:37Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri5:234.87:233.212:480.06:425:37Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat6:095.27:523.51:24-0.56:415:38Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun6:515.78:223.812:371.91:58-1.06:405:39Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon7:336.08:534.11:211.62:33-1.36:395:40Full Moon14Mon
15Tue8:136.29:254.32:021.33:07-1.46:385:41Full Moon15Tue
16Wed8:546.210:004.52:451.03:42-1.36:375:42Full Moon16Wed
17Thu9:376.010:374.73:290.84:18-1.06:365:43Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri10:235.511:184.84:180.74:54-0.66:355:44Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat11:144.85:120.75:320.06:345:44Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun12:024.812:144.06:150.86:120.76:335:45Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon12:544.81:313.37:340.97:001.46:325:46Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue1:564.73:222.89:150.78:112.06:315:47Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed3:124.85:242.910:490.39:502.36:295:48Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu4:284.96:403.311:58-0.211:142.26:285:49Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri5:335.17:243.612:50-0.66:275:49Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat6:265.47:573.912:161.91:31-0.86:265:50Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun7:115.58:264.11:041.72:06-0.96:255:51Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon7:495.68:524.21:431.42:36-0.86:245:52New Moon28Mon
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 49% 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 First Quarter (49% 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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