32.5783’ N, 117.1350’ W

Imperial Beach, CA

73°
H 74°
L 66°
W
9mph
High tide
3:21 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Imperial Beach, CA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, September 4, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Imperial Beach, CA.
Next low tide : 11:40 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 45m at 3:21 pm (5.2 ft)
Sunset today : 7:09 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:25 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (45% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410120
Common Questions About Tides

Imperial Beach, CA Tides - May 1902

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu3:033.65:023.810:100.710:422.15:026:29Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri4:233.75:344.210:570.611:351.55:016:29Third Quarter2Fri
3Sat5:253.96:054.811:370.65:006:30Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun6:194.26:385.312:210.812:160.54:596:31Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon7:094.37:135.81:050.112:540.64:586:32Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue7:584.47:496.21:49-0.61:320.74:576:32New Moon6Tue
7Wed8:464.48:286.42:33-1.12:120.84:566:33New Moon7Wed
8Thu9:354.39:096.43:19-1.32:531.14:556:34New Moon8Thu
9Fri10:294.19:546.34:07-1.43:371.34:546:35Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat11:273.910:445.94:59-1.24:261.74:536:35Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun12:313.85:54-0.95:272.04:536:36Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon1:433.76:55-0.56:422.34:526:37First Quarter12Mon
13Tue12:474.82:593.98:01-0.18:182.34:516:37First Quarter13Tue
14Wed2:074.34:064.29:100.29:572.04:506:38First Quarter14Wed
15Thu3:344.04:584.610:120.411:121.44:506:39First Quarter15Thu
16Fri4:513.85:404.911:030.64:496:40Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat5:553.86:165.212:080.911:46 AM0.94:486:40Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun6:483.86:485.412:530.412:231.14:486:41Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon7:343.87:185.51:320.112:561.34:476:42Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue8:133.87:465.62:06-0.21:271.54:466:42Full Moon20Tue
21Wed8:503.78:145.62:39-0.41:561.64:466:43Full Moon21Wed
22Thu9:263.78:425.53:11-0.42:251.84:456:44Full Moon22Thu
23Fri10:033.69:115.43:44-0.42:551.94:456:44Full Moon23Fri
24Sat10:443.59:405.34:19-0.33:252.14:446:45Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun11:283.410:125.04:56-0.23:592.34:446:46Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon12:173.45:350.04:392.54:436:46Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue1:113.46:180.25:352.74:436:47Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed2:103.57:060.56:562.84:436:48Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu12:333.93:093.88:000.78:382.64:426:48Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri1:593.63:584.28:570.910:062.14:426:49Third Quarter30Fri
31Sat3:353.54:404.69:521.011:091.44:416:49Third Quarter31Sat
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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 45% 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 minimum.

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 Third Quarter (45% illuminated). This places Imperial Beach, CA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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