32.5783’ N, 117.1350’ W

Imperial Beach, CA

74°
H 78°
L 70°
SSW
4mph
High tide
10:31 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Imperial Beach, CA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, September 12, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Imperial Beach, CA.
Next low tide : 4:41 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 14m at 10:31 am (5.6 ft)
Sunset today : 6:58 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:30 am
Moon phase : New Moon (3% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410120
Common Questions About Tides

Imperial Beach, CA Tides - May 1882

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon8:033.97:485.41:580.01:311.15:086:36Full Moon1Mon
2Tue8:413.98:155.62:32-0.31:591.35:076:37Full Moon2Tue
3Wed9:193.88:445.73:07-0.52:281.55:066:38Full Moon3Wed
4Thu10:013.79:165.73:45-0.62:581.65:056:39Full Moon4Thu
5Fri10:483.59:515.64:26-0.63:301.95:046:39Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat11:423.410:335.35:12-0.54:092.15:036:40Waning Gibbous6Sat
7Sun12:443.36:03-0.35:022.45:026:41Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon1:543.47:01-0.16:212.65:016:41Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue12:334.63:063.68:060.18:082.55:016:42Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed1:594.24:044.19:110.29:492.05:006:43Third Quarter10Wed
11Thu3:314.04:524.610:100.311:031.34:596:44Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri4:504.05:345.111:010.44:586:44Waning Crescent12Fri
13Sat5:574.16:145.612:020.511:47 AM0.64:576:45Waning Crescent13Sat
14Sun6:564.16:536.012:53-0.212:300.84:576:46Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon7:494.17:326.31:40-0.71:121.04:566:46New Moon15Mon
16Tue8:384.18:106.32:25-1.11:521.24:556:47New Moon16Tue
17Wed9:264.08:486.23:08-1.22:321.44:556:48New Moon17Wed
18Thu10:143.99:276.03:50-1.13:111.74:546:49New Moon18Thu
19Fri11:033.710:065.64:34-0.93:512.04:546:49Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat11:563.610:475.15:18-0.64:362.24:536:50Waxing Crescent20Sat
21Sun12:523.56:03-0.25:282.54:526:51Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon1:533.56:510.26:352.74:526:51Waxing Crescent22Mon
23Tue12:274.12:583.67:430.68:042.74:516:52First Quarter23Tue
24Wed1:353.73:533.88:380.99:442.44:516:53First Quarter24Wed
25Thu3:003.34:354.19:331.210:561.94:506:53First Quarter25Thu
26Fri4:213.25:104.510:191.311:461.44:506:54First Quarter26Fri
27Sat5:273.35:414.811:001.54:506:54Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun6:223.36:125.112:280.811:38 AM1.64:496:55Waxing Gibbous28Sun
29Mon7:103.56:435.51:060.312:141.64:496:56Waxing Gibbous29Mon
30Tue7:523.67:155.71:42-0.112:501.74:496:56Waxing Gibbous30Tue
31Wed8:333.77:496.02:18-0.51:271.84:486:57Full Moon31Wed
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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 3% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 New Moon (3% illuminated). This places Imperial Beach, CA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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