32.5783’ N, 117.1350’ W

Imperial Beach, CA

75°
H 75°
L 68°
WSW
10mph
High tide
12:26 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Imperial Beach, CA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, September 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Imperial Beach, CA.
Next low tide : 8:07 pm (1.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 14m at 12:26 pm (4.9 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 - Sep 1872

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun8:424.48:055.82:24-0.11:581.85:306:19New Moon1Sun
2Mon9:044.58:365.82:480.02:291.65:316:18New Moon2Mon
3Tue9:274.79:065.63:130.13:021.45:316:17New Moon3Tue
4Wed9:514.89:395.33:370.33:361.35:326:15New Moon4Wed
5Thu10:164.910:144.94:000.64:141.35:336:14Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri10:435.010:564.34:231.04:581.35:336:13Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat11:145.011:503.74:451.45:521.45:346:12Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun11:525.05:081.97:051.45:356:10First Quarter8Sun
9Mon1:113.212:454.95:352.48:451.25:356:09First Quarter9Mon
10Tue3:293.02:084.96:192.910:210.85:366:08First Quarter10Tue
11Wed5:353.33:435.28:573.211:280.25:366:06First Quarter11Wed
12Thu6:223.74:585.610:422.95:376:05Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri6:554.25:586.012:19-0.311:47 AM2.45:386:04Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat7:274.66:506.41:02-0.712:411.85:386:02Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun7:595.07:386.51:41-0.81:281.25:396:01Full Moon15Sun
16Mon8:315.38:236.42:18-0.82:140.85:406:00Full Moon16Mon
17Tue9:045.69:076.02:52-0.52:580.55:405:58Full Moon17Tue
18Wed9:375.79:525.53:25-0.13:430.45:415:57Full Moon18Wed
19Thu10:115.710:394.83:570.54:300.45:425:55Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri10:465.611:324.14:271.25:200.65:425:54Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat11:225.34:571.86:180.95:435:53Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun12:393.512:045.05:252.57:321.25:445:51Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon2:283.11:004.65:523.09:161.25:445:50Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue2:294.310:471.05:455:49Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed6:323.74:054.410:233.411:420.85:465:47Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu6:504.05:104.711:293.05:465:46Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri7:064.25:585.012:200.512:082.65:475:45Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat7:224.46:365.212:510.412:402.15:485:43Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun7:394.67:115.41:170.31:111.75:485:42Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon7:594.97:445.41:420.31:421.35:495:41New Moon30Mon
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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