Tides Today & Tomorrow in Imperial Beach, CA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 29, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Imperial Beach, CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 4:44 am (-0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 10m at 9:43 pm (6.0 ft)
Sunset today : 7:49 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:01 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (100% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410120
Common Questions About Tides

Imperial Beach, CA Tides - Dec 1971

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed7:266.99:004.01:011.72:38-1.46:324:42Full Moon1Wed
2Thu8:087.09:513.91:451.93:24-1.56:334:42Full Moon2Thu
3Fri8:516.810:443.82:302.14:10-1.36:334:42Full Moon3Fri
4Sat9:366.411:383.73:152.34:58-1.06:344:42Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun10:225.94:052.55:46-0.66:354:42Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon12:353.711:12 AM5.35:022.76:35-0.16:364:42Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue1:353.812:074.76:112.87:250.46:374:42Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed2:363.91:124.07:392.88:160.86:374:42Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu3:314.12:343.59:252.69:071.26:384:43Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri4:154.44:043.210:482.09:531.66:394:43Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat4:504.75:223.111:441.410:341.96:404:43Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun5:225.06:273.212:270.96:404:43Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon5:525.37:183.31:040.46:414:43Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue6:235.58:003.41:38-0.16:424:44Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed6:545.78:373.512:252.32:12-0.46:424:44Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu7:275.99:133.51:012.32:46-0.66:434:44New Moon16Thu
17Fri8:006.09:503.61:372.33:21-0.86:444:45New Moon17Fri
18Sat8:346.110:283.62:132.43:57-0.86:444:45New Moon18Sat
19Sun9:096.011:103.62:502.44:35-0.86:454:45Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon9:485.811:533.73:312.45:13-0.76:454:46Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue10:305.54:202.55:53-0.46:464:46Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed12:393.811:20 AM5.05:232.56:350.06:464:47Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu1:274.112:224.36:422.57:190.46:474:47First Quarter23Thu
24Fri2:194.41:443.68:192.28:080.96:474:48First Quarter24Fri
25Sat3:114.83:293.29:581.59:041.46:484:48First Quarter25Sat
26Sun4:035.35:083.111:140.710:041.76:484:49Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon4:535.86:293.212:14-0.16:484:50Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue5:426.27:323.41:06-0.86:494:50Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed6:306.58:213.61:53-1.36:494:51Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu7:176.79:043.812:522.12:36-1.56:494:52Full Moon30Thu
31Fri8:026.79:424.01:422.03:17-1.56:504:52Full Moon31Fri
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 1:13 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 100% 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 Full Moon (100% 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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