32.5783’ N, 117.1350’ W

Imperial Beach, CA

69°
H 74°
L 67°
S
2mph
Low tide
5:36 am

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 40m at 5:36 am (2.5 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jul 1873

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:204.12:423.97:290.98:122.74:517:06First Quarter1Tue
2Wed1:253.63:274.18:101.29:472.44:517:06First Quarter2Wed
3Thu2:543.24:074.58:561.610:591.84:527:06First Quarter3Thu
4Fri4:283.04:454.89:441.911:531.14:527:06First Quarter4Fri
5Sat5:473.05:225.310:322.14:537:06Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun6:523.26:015.712:400.411:19 AM2.24:537:06Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon7:443.46:416.11:22-0.212:072.34:547:06Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue8:293.67:246.42:04-0.712:552.34:547:06Full Moon8Tue
9Wed9:113.78:076.72:45-1.11:432.24:557:05Full Moon9Wed
10Thu9:543.98:526.73:27-1.42:302.14:557:05Full Moon10Thu
11Fri10:384.09:386.64:10-1.43:202.14:567:05Full Moon11Fri
12Sat11:234.110:286.24:53-1.34:142.04:567:04Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun12:114.35:37-0.95:152.04:577:04Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon1:004.56:21-0.46:262.04:587:04Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue12:214.91:524.77:060.27:501.94:587:03Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed1:334.12:485.07:550.89:271.64:597:03Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu3:053.53:445.38:491.410:541.04:597:03Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri4:473.24:385.59:491.95:007:02Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat6:193.25:285.812:030.410:49 AM2.25:017:02Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun7:273.46:155.912:57-0.111:45 AM2.45:017:01Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon8:153.66:596.01:42-0.412:372.55:027:01Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue8:523.77:386.12:20-0.61:212.45:037:00New Moon22Tue
23Wed9:233.88:156.12:55-0.62:012.35:036:59New Moon23Wed
24Thu9:533.98:496.03:26-0.62:362.35:046:59New Moon24Thu
25Fri10:233.99:225.83:57-0.43:112.25:056:58New Moon25Fri
26Sat10:543.99:555.54:26-0.23:472.25:056:57Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun11:254.010:285.24:550.04:252.25:066:57Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon11:574.011:024.75:220.45:092.35:076:56Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue12:314.15:490.76:012.45:076:55Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed1:074.26:161.27:092.45:086:55First Quarter30Wed
31Thu12:343.51:514.36:421.68:422.25:096:54First Quarter31Thu
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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