32.5783’ N, 117.1350’ W

Imperial Beach, CA

72°
H 75°
L 65°
NNW
4mph
High tide
2:35 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Imperial Beach, CA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, September 18, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Imperial Beach, CA.
Next low tide : 11:36 pm (1.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 10m at 2:35 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 1871

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed4:544.37:283.212:310.36:235:52Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu5:464.77:433.51:05-0.26:225:53Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri6:305.08:033.712:232.21:35-0.56:205:54Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat7:085.48:254.01:021.82:04-0.86:195:55Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun7:455.78:504.21:391.42:33-0.96:185:56Full Moon5Sun
6Mon8:225.89:184.52:161.03:02-0.96:175:56Full Moon6Mon
7Tue9:005.79:474.72:540.73:32-0.86:165:57Full Moon7Tue
8Wed9:395.410:194.93:340.54:02-0.46:145:58Full Moon8Wed
9Thu10:234.910:545.04:200.34:330.16:135:59Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri11:144.211:335.05:110.35:040.66:125:59Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat12:163.56:130.45:391.36:116:00Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun12:214.91:432.97:310.56:221.96:096:01Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon1:244.83:562.79:120.47:432.46:086:01Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue2:504.75:493.110:450.09:542.66:076:02Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed4:184.86:413.511:51-0.411:222.26:056:03Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu5:295.17:163.912:41-0.86:046:04Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri6:255.47:464.212:221.81:22-0.96:036:04Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat7:125.58:154.51:091.31:57-1.06:016:05Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun7:545.58:424.71:490.92:28-0.86:006:06New Moon19Sun
20Mon8:315.49:094.82:260.62:56-0.65:596:07New Moon20Mon
21Tue9:075.19:354.93:010.43:23-0.25:586:07New Moon21Tue
22Wed9:424.710:004.93:360.33:470.25:566:08New Moon22Wed
23Thu10:174.310:264.84:120.34:090.75:556:09Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri10:563.710:514.64:490.54:301.25:546:09Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat11:413.211:174.45:310.64:461.75:526:10Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun12:422.76:230.94:552.15:516:11Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon7:361.15:506:11First Quarter27Mon
28Tue12:373.99:251.05:486:12First Quarter28Tue
29Wed2:223.86:553.110:510.710:112.95:476:13First Quarter29Wed
30Thu4:063.96:513.411:420.311:202.55:466:14First Quarter30Thu
31Fri5:114.37:033.712:200.05:446:14Waxing Gibbous31Fri
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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