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 4h 25m 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 - Apr 1870

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri9:124.69:244.93:060.43:130.45:436:15New Moon1Fri
2Sat9:444.39:474.93:380.33:340.75:426:16New Moon2Sat
3Sun10:193.910:104.84:120.33:551.15:406:16Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon10:583.510:344.74:480.44:131.55:396:17Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue11:463.111:024.55:310.54:291.95:386:18Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed12:572.76:260.74:422.35:366:19Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu7:420.85:356:19First Quarter7Thu
8Fri12:434.19:190.75:346:20First Quarter8Fri
9Sat2:324.05:553.310:340.410:162.75:336:21First Quarter9Sat
10Sun4:074.26:163.711:260.011:212.25:316:21First Quarter10Sun
11Mon5:144.66:424.212:09-0.35:306:22Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue6:085.07:114.712:111.512:47-0.55:296:23Waxing Gibbous12Tue
13Wed6:595.37:425.212:570.81:24-0.65:286:23Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu7:475.48:155.61:420.11:59-0.55:266:24Full Moon14Thu
15Fri8:345.38:495.92:27-0.52:35-0.25:256:25Full Moon15Fri
16Sat9:235.09:266.13:14-0.93:100.25:246:26Full Moon16Sat
17Sun10:144.510:056.04:02-1.03:470.75:236:26Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon11:124.010:485.74:55-0.94:261.35:226:27Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue12:193.55:53-0.75:101.95:216:28Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed1:433.26:59-0.36:082.45:196:28Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu12:394.83:363.28:190.07:442.85:186:29Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri2:014.35:033.69:450.19:542.75:176:30Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat3:354.15:513.910:530.111:172.25:166:30Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun4:534.26:244.211:430.15:156:31Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon5:514.36:514.512:091.712:220.15:146:32Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue6:384.37:154.712:481.212:540.25:136:33Waning Crescent26Tue
27Wed7:174.37:374.91:210.81:210.45:126:33Waning Crescent27Wed
28Thu7:524.37:595.11:520.51:450.65:116:34New Moon28Thu
29Fri8:264.28:225.22:220.22:090.85:106:35New Moon29Fri
30Sat9:004.08:455.32:530.02:321.15:096:36New Moon30Sat
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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