Tides Today & Tomorrow in Imperial Beach, CA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 31, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Imperial Beach, CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 5:37 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 41m at 10:47 pm (5.6 ft)
Sunset today : 7:47 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:02 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (95% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410120
Common Questions About Tides

Imperial Beach, CA Tides - Jan 1971

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:124.211:20 AM5.35:192.06:18-0.46:504:53Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat1:004.412:204.46:332.07:010.36:504:54First Quarter2Sat
3Sun1:524.61:383.68:031.87:480.96:504:55First Quarter3Sun
4Mon2:494.93:213.09:461.38:451.56:514:55First Quarter4Mon
5Tue3:485.25:122.911:120.69:511.96:514:56First Quarter5Tue
6Wed4:435.56:423.112:170.06:514:57Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu5:355.87:433.31:08-0.66:514:58Waxing Gibbous7Thu
8Fri6:246.08:253.51:51-0.96:514:59Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat7:086.19:003.712:482.22:29-1.16:514:59Full Moon9Sat
10Sun7:496.19:313.71:332.13:03-1.16:515:00Full Moon10Sun
11Mon8:266.010:023.82:132.03:35-1.06:515:01Full Moon11Mon
12Tue9:015.910:323.82:501.94:05-0.86:515:02Full Moon12Tue
13Wed9:345.611:023.93:251.94:34-0.56:515:03Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu10:065.211:343.94:031.95:01-0.26:505:04Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri10:384.74:432.05:260.26:505:05Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat12:064.011:13 AM4.15:302.05:510.76:505:06Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun12:394.011:53 AM3.56:272.16:131.16:505:07Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon1:174.112:532.97:472.16:331.66:495:07Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue2:044.22:542.49:371.86:542.06:495:08Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed3:044.45:382.411:091.27:402.46:495:09Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu4:074.67:082.712:050.56:485:10Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri5:035.07:363.012:48-0.16:485:11Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat5:545.58:023.31:26-0.76:485:12Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun6:406.08:303.612:142.32:03-1.26:475:13Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon7:256.49:013.91:052.02:38-1.56:475:14New Moon25Mon
26Tue8:086.69:344.11:511.73:14-1.76:465:15New Moon26Tue
27Wed8:516.610:084.42:371.33:49-1.66:465:16New Moon27Wed
28Thu9:356.310:464.63:251.14:24-1.36:455:17Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri10:215.711:254.84:161.04:59-0.86:455:18Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat11:114.95:130.95:34-0.16:445:19Waxing Crescent30Sat
31Sun12:085.012:103.96:181.06:100.66:435:20Waxing Crescent31Sun
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (9410120)

Common Questions About Imperial Beach, CA Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Imperial Beach, CA today?

Slack tide in Imperial Beach, CA is approximately 2:12 am — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

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 95% 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 Waning Gibbous (95% 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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