32.5783’ N, 117.1350’ W

Imperial Beach, CA

72°
H 75°
L 68°
SW
5mph
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 3h 08m 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 - Jan 1873

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed10:006.511:544.03:392.05:15-1.46:575:01Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu10:486.04:392.16:03-1.06:585:02Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri12:424.111:48 AM5.35:452.26:51-0.46:585:03Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat1:364.312:544.47:032.27:390.26:585:03First Quarter4Sat
5Sun2:364.52:183.78:451.98:330.86:585:04First Quarter5Sun
6Mon3:364.83:543.210:211.49:331.36:585:05First Quarter6Mon
7Tue4:245.15:303.111:390.710:271.76:585:06Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed5:125.46:483.212:330.16:585:07Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu6:005.67:483.31:21-0.36:585:07Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri6:365.78:303.412:092.22:03-0.66:585:08Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat7:185.89:063.512:572.22:33-0.86:585:09Full Moon11Sat
12Sun7:485.89:363.61:332.23:03-0.86:585:10Full Moon12Sun
13Mon8:245.810:063.62:092.23:39-0.86:585:11Full Moon13Mon
14Tue8:545.710:363.62:452.14:09-0.76:585:12Full Moon14Tue
15Wed9:305.511:063.63:152.14:39-0.56:575:13Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu10:005.311:423.63:512.15:09-0.26:575:14Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri10:304.94:332.25:330.16:575:15Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat12:183.711:06 AM4.45:152.36:030.56:575:15Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun12:543.811:48 AM3.86:152.36:330.96:565:16Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon1:363.912:483.27:332.37:031.36:565:17Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue2:244.12:302.79:211.97:451.86:555:18Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed3:184.44:422.610:511.38:512.16:555:19Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu4:124.86:122.811:510.510:152.36:555:20Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri5:065.27:123.112:39-0.36:545:21Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat5:545.77:543.41:27-0.96:545:22Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun6:486.28:363.712:212.22:09-1.56:535:23Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon7:366.69:123.91:151.92:45-1.86:535:24New Moon27Mon
28Tue8:186.89:484.22:031.63:27-1.96:525:25New Moon28Tue
29Wed9:066.710:304.32:511.34:09-1.86:515:26New Moon29Wed
30Thu9:546.411:124.53:391.24:45-1.46:515:27Waxing Crescent30Thu
31Fri10:425.711:544.64:331.15:27-0.86:505:28Waxing Crescent31Fri
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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