32.5783’ N, 117.1350’ W

Imperial Beach, CA

74°
H 76°
L 68°
WSW
12mph
Low tide
8:07 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Imperial Beach, CA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, September 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Imperial Beach, CA.
Next low tide : in 5h 35m at 8:07 pm (1.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 2:51 am (2.9 ft)
Sunset today : 6:53 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:33 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (31% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410120
Common Questions About Tides

Imperial Beach, CA Tides - Aug 1872

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu8:293.77:145.71:57-0.112:582.55:096:53Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri8:553.87:485.82:27-0.21:352.45:106:52New Moon2Fri
3Sat9:203.98:215.92:56-0.32:092.25:116:51New Moon3Sat
4Sun9:464.08:525.93:24-0.32:422.15:116:50New Moon4Sun
5Mon10:134.19:235.73:51-0.23:152.05:126:49New Moon5Mon
6Tue10:424.19:555.54:19-0.13:502.05:136:48Waxing Crescent6Tue
7Wed11:124.210:285.14:460.24:302.05:136:48Waxing Crescent7Wed
8Thu11:444.311:064.65:130.55:152.15:146:47Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri12:184.45:390.96:132.15:156:46Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat12:584.56:071.47:302.05:166:45First Quarter10Sat
11Sun1:043.41:494.76:391.89:101.75:166:44First Quarter11Sun
12Mon2:573.02:564.97:282.310:401.15:176:43First Quarter12Mon
13Tue4:583.04:065.38:582.611:450.45:186:42First Quarter13Tue
14Wed6:193.35:095.810:302.75:186:41Waxing Gibbous14Wed
15Thu7:103.76:066.312:38-0.311:39 AM2.55:196:39Waxing Gibbous15Thu
16Fri7:504.16:586.71:24-0.812:382.15:206:38Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat8:274.47:476.92:07-1.21:301.75:206:37Full Moon17Sat
18Sun9:044.78:346.92:47-1.32:191.45:216:36Full Moon18Sun
19Mon9:414.99:206.73:26-1.23:071.15:226:35Full Moon19Mon
20Tue10:205.110:066.14:03-0.83:561.05:226:34Waning Gibbous20Tue
21Wed10:595.210:555.44:40-0.34:481.15:236:33Waning Gibbous21Wed
22Thu11:405.211:484.65:170.35:451.25:246:32Waning Gibbous22Thu
23Fri12:245.15:521.16:511.45:246:30Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat12:523.81:144.96:301.88:171.55:256:29Third Quarter24Sat
25Sun2:253.22:154.87:142.410:031.35:266:28Third Quarter25Sun
26Mon4:553.13:294.78:332.911:250.95:266:27Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue6:363.44:404.810:183.15:276:26Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed7:173.75:365.112:190.611:30 AM2.95:286:24Waning Crescent28Wed
29Thu7:423.96:215.312:590.312:172.75:286:23Waning Crescent29Thu
30Fri8:024.16:595.51:310.112:542.45:296:22Waning Crescent30Fri
31Sat8:214.27:335.71:580.01:262.15:296:21Waning Crescent31Sat
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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 31% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 Waxing Crescent (31% illuminated). This places Imperial Beach, CA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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