32.5783’ N, 117.1350’ W

Imperial Beach, CA

69°
H 74°
L 67°
SSW
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 1h 20m 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 - Aug 1873

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri2:013.02:444.57:142.110:191.75:096:53First Quarter1Fri
2Sat4:102.83:444.88:092.511:281.15:106:52First Quarter2Sat
3Sun5:563.04:415.29:392.75:116:51Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon6:583.35:355.712:210.410:55 AM2.75:116:50Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue7:393.66:256.21:05-0.211:57 AM2.65:126:50Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed8:143.97:136.61:47-0.812:512.35:136:49Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu8:494.17:596.92:27-1.21:402.05:136:48Full Moon7Thu
8Fri9:254.48:456.93:05-1.32:281.65:146:47Full Moon8Fri
9Sat10:024.69:316.73:44-1.33:171.45:156:46Full Moon9Sat
10Sun10:424.810:196.24:22-1.04:091.35:156:45Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon11:235.011:115.45:01-0.55:061.35:166:44Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue12:075.15:390.26:111.35:176:43Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed12:094.612:565.26:180.97:271.45:176:42Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu1:233.71:525.27:011.69:051.25:186:41Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri3:093.22:585.27:572.310:430.85:196:40Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat5:233.24:095.39:222.711:550.45:196:39Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun6:503.55:135.410:492.95:206:38Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon7:353.86:075.612:480.011:55 AM2.75:216:36Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue8:063.96:525.71:29-0.212:442.55:216:35Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed8:304.17:305.92:03-0.31:222.35:226:34Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu8:534.28:045.92:31-0.31:552.05:236:33New Moon21Thu
22Fri9:154.38:355.92:57-0.22:271.95:236:32New Moon22Fri
23Sat9:384.49:055.73:22-0.12:581.75:246:31New Moon23Sat
24Sun10:014.59:355.43:450.13:301.65:256:30New Moon24Sun
25Mon10:264.510:065.04:080.44:051.65:256:28Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue10:504.610:394.54:290.84:441.65:266:27Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed11:154.611:184.04:491.25:281.75:276:26Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu11:444.65:071.66:261.85:276:25Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri12:113.412:194.65:232.17:491.85:286:23First Quarter29Fri
30Sat1:472.91:144.65:372.59:401.55:296:22First Quarter30Sat
31Sun2:434.711:020.95:296:21First Quarter31Sun
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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