32.5783’ N, 117.1350’ W

Imperial Beach, CA

70°
H 75°
L 65°
NNW
5mph
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 8h 17m 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 - May 1871

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon6:164.66:595.012:241.212:340.05:086:36Waxing Gibbous1Mon
2Tue7:044.77:285.51:060.51:080.15:076:37Waxing Gibbous2Tue
3Wed7:524.78:005.91:49-0.21:430.35:066:38Full Moon3Wed
4Thu8:404.68:346.22:33-0.82:170.55:056:38Full Moon4Thu
5Fri9:314.49:116.33:18-1.12:530.95:046:39Full Moon5Fri
6Sat10:254.09:516.24:07-1.33:301.45:036:40Waning Gibbous6Sat
7Sun11:283.710:375.95:01-1.24:131.85:036:40Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon12:393.46:00-0.95:042.35:026:41Waning Gibbous8Mon
9Tue2:063.37:07-0.66:192.75:016:42Waning Gibbous9Tue
10Wed12:404.93:403.68:22-0.38:082.85:006:43Third Quarter10Wed
11Thu2:064.54:463.99:37-0.110:022.54:596:43Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri3:374.25:304.310:390.011:171.94:586:44Third Quarter12Fri
13Sat4:534.26:054.711:270.14:586:45Waning Crescent13Sat
14Sun5:544.26:365.012:111.312:070.34:576:45Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon6:454.17:035.212:540.812:400.64:566:46Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue7:294.07:285.41:320.41:090.94:566:47Waning Crescent16Tue
17Wed8:083.97:535.52:050.01:351.14:556:48New Moon17Wed
18Thu8:463.88:175.62:37-0.22:001.44:546:48New Moon18Thu
19Fri9:233.78:425.63:09-0.32:251.74:546:49New Moon19Fri
20Sat10:033.59:075.53:42-0.42:491.94:536:50New Moon20Sat
21Sun10:473.39:335.34:18-0.33:142.24:536:50Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon11:373.210:035.14:57-0.23:382.44:526:51Waxing Crescent22Mon
23Tue12:373.05:410.04:052.74:526:52Waxing Crescent23Tue
24Wed1:513.06:310.24:472.94:516:52Waxing Crescent24Wed
25Thu3:153.27:280.46:273.14:516:53First Quarter25Thu
26Fri12:284.24:093.58:310.58:403.04:506:54First Quarter26Fri
27Sat2:003.94:433.99:300.510:112.54:506:54First Quarter27Sat
28Sun3:333.85:134.410:200.511:121.84:496:55First Quarter28Sun
29Mon4:473.95:434.911:030.64:496:55Waxing Gibbous29Mon
30Tue5:514.06:165.512:031.011:43 AM0.74:496:56Waxing Gibbous30Tue
31Wed6:494.16:516.012:510.212:240.84:486:57Waxing Gibbous31Wed
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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