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 6h 00m 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 - Apr 1871

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat6:004.77:224.112:052.012:53-0.35:436:15Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun6:445.07:444.412:451.51:23-0.55:426:16Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon7:255.38:104.81:230.91:53-0.65:416:16Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue8:065.38:385.22:020.42:24-0.55:396:17Full Moon4Tue
5Wed8:485.29:085.52:43-0.12:54-0.25:386:18Full Moon5Wed
6Thu9:334.99:415.73:26-0.53:260.25:376:18Full Moon6Thu
7Fri10:224.410:175.74:13-0.63:580.75:356:19Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat11:203.810:595.55:06-0.64:331.35:346:20Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun12:303.36:07-0.45:121.95:336:20Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon2:043.07:20-0.26:082.45:326:21Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue12:564.84:123.18:51-0.17:592.85:306:22Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed2:284.55:303.510:17-0.210:102.65:296:23Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu4:034.56:133.911:21-0.311:282.15:286:23Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri5:164.76:464.312:10-0.45:276:24Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat6:134.87:144.612:221.512:50-0.45:266:25Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun7:004.87:414.91:051.01:23-0.35:246:25Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon7:414.88:065.11:420.61:510.05:236:26New Moon17Mon
18Tue8:184.68:305.22:160.22:170.35:226:27New Moon18Tue
19Wed8:544.48:535.32:490.02:410.65:216:27New Moon19Wed
20Thu9:294.19:165.33:21-0.13:031.05:206:28New Moon20Thu
21Fri10:063.89:395.23:55-0.13:241.45:196:29New Moon21Fri
22Sat10:483.410:035.04:300.03:441.75:176:30Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun11:373.110:284.85:100.14:012.15:166:30Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon12:422.85:570.44:122.45:156:31Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue11:424.26:580.65:146:32Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed8:170.75:136:32First Quarter26Wed
27Thu1:043.95:453.39:400.69:323.15:126:33First Quarter27Thu
28Fri3:023.85:523.610:390.410:502.65:116:34First Quarter28Fri
29Sat4:244.06:104.011:220.211:401.95:106:35First Quarter29Sat
30Sun5:244.36:334.512:000.15:096:35Waxing Gibbous30Sun
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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