32.5783’ N, 117.1350’ W

Imperial Beach, CA

69°
H -°
L 65°
WNW
9mph
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 3h 37m 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 - Mar 1870

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue8:245.59:184.32:171.23:04-0.76:235:53New Moon1Tue
2Wed8:565.49:434.42:491.03:30-0.56:215:53New Moon2Wed
3Thu9:285.110:094.43:210.93:54-0.26:205:54New Moon3Thu
4Fri9:594.710:344.43:540.94:180.26:195:55Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat10:314.311:014.44:300.94:410.66:185:56Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun11:073.711:284.35:091.05:011.16:175:56Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon11:503.25:551.25:201.56:155:57Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue12:004.212:552.76:571.35:342.06:145:58First Quarter8Tue
9Wed12:434.03:142.48:321.45:422.46:135:59First Quarter9Wed
10Thu1:563.910:201.06:115:59First Quarter10Thu
11Fri3:344.16:403.011:270.510:342.66:106:00First Quarter11Fri
12Sat4:474.56:593.412:130.06:096:01Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun5:434.97:223.812:51-0.56:086:02Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon6:315.47:494.212:261.71:27-0.96:066:02Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue7:175.88:194.51:101.22:01-1.16:056:03Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed8:006.08:504.91:530.72:36-1.16:046:04Full Moon16Wed
17Thu8:445.99:245.22:360.23:10-0.96:026:05Full Moon17Thu
18Fri9:295.610:005.43:22-0.13:44-0.66:016:05Full Moon18Fri
19Sat10:175.110:385.44:10-0.34:200.06:006:06Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun11:114.411:215.35:03-0.24:560.65:596:07Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon12:153.76:04-0.15:361.35:576:07Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue12:115.11:373.17:170.26:261.95:566:08Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed1:134.83:402.98:500.37:502.55:556:09Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu2:364.55:323.210:240.19:572.65:536:09Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri4:074.56:273.611:34-0.111:242.25:526:10Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat5:194.67:023.912:24-0.35:516:11Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun6:144.87:304.212:201.81:04-0.45:496:12Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon6:595.07:544.41:011.41:36-0.45:486:12Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue7:365.08:174.61:351.02:03-0.35:476:13Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed8:094.98:394.72:060.82:28-0.15:456:14New Moon30Wed
31Thu8:414.89:014.82:360.52:510.15:446:14New Moon31Thu
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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