Tides Today & Tomorrow in Imperial Beach, CA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 28, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Imperial Beach, CA.
Next low tide : 2:56 pm (2.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 22m at 10:13 am (3.8 ft)
Sunset today : 7:49 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:00 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (99% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410120
Common Questions About Tides

Imperial Beach, CA Tides - Jul 1972

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat1:474.27:030.07:062.35:448:00Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun12:504.52:314.57:400.48:252.15:458:00Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon1:573.83:224.88:200.910:011.85:457:59Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue3:303.24:175.29:101.511:301.15:467:59Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed5:193.05:135.610:121.95:467:59Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu6:533.16:096.012:400.311:20 AM2.15:467:59Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri8:043.37:026.41:38-0.412:252.25:477:59Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat8:573.67:546.72:29-0.91:262.25:487:59Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun9:413.98:436.83:14-1.32:212.05:487:58New Moon9Sun
10Mon10:224.19:296.83:57-1.43:121.95:497:58New Moon10Mon
11Tue11:014.210:136.54:37-1.34:001.85:497:58New Moon11Tue
12Wed11:414.310:566.15:15-1.14:471.85:507:58Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu12:204.45:52-0.75:361.85:507:57Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri1:004.56:26-0.26:281.95:517:57Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat12:234.81:404.56:590.47:262.05:517:56Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun1:104.12:224.57:301.08:372.15:527:56First Quarter16Sun
17Mon2:093.43:104.58:011.610:131.95:537:56First Quarter17Mon
18Tue3:382.94:054.68:352.111:491.55:537:55First Quarter18Tue
19Wed5:482.75:034.79:292.55:547:55First Quarter19Wed
20Thu7:442.95:564.912:541.110:52 AM2.85:557:54Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri8:313.16:445.21:400.612:012.85:557:54Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat8:573.47:265.52:170.212:562.75:567:53Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun9:213.68:055.82:49-0.11:422.55:567:52Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon9:453.88:416.03:20-0.42:232.35:577:52Full Moon24Mon
25Tue10:113.99:166.23:50-0.63:022.15:587:51Full Moon25Tue
26Wed10:394.19:516.14:20-0.73:401.95:587:51Full Moon26Wed
27Thu11:094.310:275.94:49-0.64:201.85:597:50Full Moon27Thu
28Fri11:414.511:075.65:19-0.45:041.66:007:49Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat12:154.75:49-0.15:551.66:007:48Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun12:534.96:200.46:551.66:017:48Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon12:434.31:365.16:510.98:081.56:027:47Third Quarter31Mon
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 12:34 pm — 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 99% 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 (99% 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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