32.5783’ N, 117.1350’ W

Imperial Beach, CA

69°
H 74°
L 67°
S
4mph
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 5h 11m 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 - Apr 1873

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:163.25:55-0.14:591.95:426:15Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed1:462.77:010.35:222.45:416:16First Quarter2Wed
3Thu12:234.58:310.55:406:17First Quarter3Thu
4Fri1:394.16:313.210:160.59:443.15:396:17First Quarter4Fri
5Sat3:283.96:463.511:230.311:212.75:376:18First Quarter5Sat
6Sun4:514.17:013.712:080.15:366:19First Quarter6Sun
7Mon5:464.37:164.012:052.212:410.05:356:19Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue6:284.57:314.212:381.81:070.05:346:20Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed7:054.67:494.51:091.31:300.05:326:21Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu7:384.78:084.71:390.91:520.15:316:22Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri8:114.68:285.02:100.52:140.35:306:22Full Moon11Fri
12Sat8:444.58:495.22:420.22:360.55:296:23Full Moon12Sat
13Sun9:204.29:125.33:16-0.12:570.95:276:24Full Moon13Sun
14Mon9:593.99:355.43:52-0.23:171.25:266:24Full Moon14Mon
15Tue10:443.410:035.34:32-0.23:371.65:256:25Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed11:423.010:365.25:20-0.13:572.05:246:26Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu1:022.76:200.04:172.45:236:26Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri7:380.15:216:27Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat12:344.65:153.19:090.17:483.15:206:28Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun2:224.45:373.510:23-0.210:102.75:196:29Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon4:014.66:044.011:17-0.411:212.05:186:29Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue5:134.86:334.612:01-0.55:176:30Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed6:125.07:035.112:161.212:40-0.55:166:31Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu7:045.07:345.61:040.41:16-0.35:156:31Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri7:544.98:055.91:50-0.21:500.05:146:32New Moon25Fri
26Sat8:414.68:376.12:34-0.72:220.45:136:33New Moon26Sat
27Sun9:284.39:106.13:17-0.92:530.95:126:34New Moon27Sun
28Mon10:183.99:425.94:01-0.93:231.45:106:34Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue11:133.410:175.54:47-0.73:531.95:096:35Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed12:183.15:37-0.44:222.45:086:36Waxing Crescent30Wed
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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