32.5783’ N, 117.1350’ W

Imperial Beach, CA

75°
H -°
L 65°
W
12mph
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 7h 03m 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 - Jul 1870

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri11:303.710:155.74:53-0.64:042.44:517:06Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat12:163.85:34-0.54:562.54:517:06Waxing Crescent2Sat
3Sun1:063.96:17-0.26:032.54:527:06Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon1:594.27:030.27:262.54:527:06First Quarter4Mon
5Tue1:054.32:554.57:540.59:022.14:537:06First Quarter5Tue
6Wed2:313.83:495.08:510.910:271.54:537:06First Quarter6Wed
7Thu4:053.54:395.49:491.311:350.74:547:06First Quarter7Thu
8Fri5:283.55:275.910:451.54:547:06Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat6:383.66:146.312:330.011:39 AM1.74:557:05Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun7:373.87:006.51:23-0.612:321.84:557:05Waxing Gibbous10Sun
11Mon8:284.07:446.72:10-1.01:221.84:567:05Full Moon11Mon
12Tue9:144.18:276.62:53-1.22:091.84:567:05Full Moon12Tue
13Wed9:574.19:106.43:35-1.22:541.94:577:04Full Moon13Wed
14Thu10:414.29:516.14:15-1.03:382.04:577:04Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri11:244.110:335.64:55-0.74:242.14:587:04Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat12:084.15:34-0.35:142.34:597:03Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun12:534.16:120.26:102.44:597:03Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon12:024.41:414.16:500.77:182.55:007:02Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue12:583.82:334.27:311.28:482.45:007:02Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed2:143.33:264.48:191.710:232.05:017:01Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu3:543.04:164.69:142.011:311.55:027:01Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri5:263.05:004.910:122.35:027:00Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat6:343.25:415.212:201.011:04 AM2.45:037:00Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun7:223.46:195.512:590.511:52 AM2.45:046:59Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon7:593.66:575.81:340.112:362.35:046:58Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue8:323.87:346.02:08-0.31:172.25:056:58New Moon26Tue
27Wed9:053.98:106.22:42-0.61:562.15:066:57New Moon27Wed
28Thu9:384.18:486.33:16-0.72:352.05:066:56New Moon28Thu
29Fri10:144.29:276.23:51-0.83:161.95:076:56New Moon29Fri
30Sat10:524.310:095.94:26-0.64:021.85:086:55Waxing Crescent30Sat
31Sun11:324.410:555.45:03-0.44:531.95:086:54Waxing 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 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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