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 9h 49m 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 - Jul 1871

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat8:374.07:536.92:18-1.31:281.84:517:06Full Moon1Sat
2Sun9:284.08:396.93:05-1.62:181.84:517:06Full Moon2Sun
3Mon10:184.19:266.73:52-1.63:081.94:527:06Full Moon3Mon
4Tue11:094.110:156.34:39-1.44:002.04:527:06Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed12:004.25:26-1.14:572.14:537:06Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu12:534.26:13-0.66:002.34:537:06Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri12:015.11:484.37:000.07:142.44:537:06Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat1:024.32:444.47:480.68:462.34:547:06Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun2:163.73:394.68:401.110:201.94:557:05Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon3:463.34:274.89:331.611:311.44:557:05Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue5:153.25:095.010:241.94:567:05Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed6:293.25:475.212:240.911:10 AM2.24:567:05Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu7:243.36:235.41:060.511:53 AM2.34:577:04Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri8:053.56:575.61:410.112:332.44:577:04Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat8:393.67:315.82:13-0.11:112.44:587:04New Moon15Sat
16Sun9:103.78:045.92:44-0.31:472.34:587:03New Moon16Sun
17Mon9:423.78:375.93:16-0.42:232.34:597:03New Moon17Mon
18Tue10:153.89:105.93:48-0.52:582.35:007:02New Moon18Tue
19Wed10:503.89:445.74:20-0.43:352.35:007:02Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu11:273.910:205.54:53-0.34:162.35:017:01Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri12:054.05:27-0.15:052.45:027:01Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat12:464.16:020.36:062.45:027:00Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun1:324.36:390.77:252.35:037:00First Quarter23Sun
24Mon12:583.92:254.67:221.19:001.95:046:59First Quarter24Mon
25Tue2:313.43:225.08:151.610:281.35:046:58First Quarter25Tue
26Wed4:163.24:195.49:221.911:370.55:056:58First Quarter26Wed
27Thu5:443.35:145.910:292.15:066:57Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri6:533.66:066.312:34-0.211:32 AM2.25:066:56Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat7:463.96:576.71:24-0.812:312.15:076:56Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun8:314.17:456.92:09-1.21:241.95:086:55Full Moon30Sun
31Mon9:134.38:316.92:53-1.42:141.75:086:54Full Moon31Mon
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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