32.5783’ N, 117.1350’ W

Imperial Beach, CA

74°
H 75°
L 68°
WSW
8mph
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 1h 40m 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 - Nov 1872

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri8:266.19:234.32:101.33:13-0.36:135:04New Moon1Fri
2Sat8:556.210:114.02:361.63:55-0.46:145:03New Moon2Sat
3Sun9:276.211:093.73:042.04:43-0.46:155:03Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon10:056.03:342.35:40-0.26:165:02Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue12:213.410:52 AM5.74:092.76:470.06:175:01Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed1:553.311:59 AM5.25:083.18:050.16:185:00First Quarter6Wed
7Thu3:423.61:314.97:183.49:230.16:194:59First Quarter7Thu
8Fri4:404.13:114.79:313.010:250.16:194:59First Quarter8Fri
9Sat5:184.64:324.710:522.311:140.16:204:58First Quarter9Sat
10Sun5:515.15:374.811:491.511:550.26:214:57Waxing Gibbous10Sun
11Mon6:235.56:324.812:380.86:224:57Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue6:545.97:224.712:320.51:220.26:234:56Waxing Gibbous12Tue
13Wed7:256.28:094.51:060.82:03-0.26:244:55Full Moon13Wed
14Thu7:556.38:534.31:381.12:42-0.56:254:55Full Moon14Thu
15Fri8:256.39:384.02:081.53:21-0.66:264:54Full Moon15Fri
16Sat8:546.210:253.82:361.94:00-0.56:274:54Full Moon16Sat
17Sun9:235.911:183.53:042.34:41-0.36:284:53Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon9:535.63:302.65:250.06:284:53Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue12:213.310:26 AM5.13:572.96:160.46:294:52Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed1:443.311:06 AM4.74:273.27:150.76:304:52Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu3:543.412:064.35:593.58:230.96:314:52Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri4:393.71:403.98:313.59:270.96:324:51Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat5:014.03:183.810:163.010:161.06:334:51Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun5:224.34:313.811:112.410:541.06:344:51Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon5:424.75:283.911:521.811:271.16:354:50Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue6:055.16:184.012:301.16:364:50Waning Crescent26Tue
27Wed6:305.57:054.01:070.56:364:50Waning Crescent27Wed
28Thu6:565.97:514.112:301.31:45-0.16:374:50Waning Crescent28Thu
29Fri7:266.28:364.01:021.52:24-0.66:384:50New Moon29Fri
30Sat7:596.59:243.91:361.73:06-1.06:394:49New Moon30Sat
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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