Tides Today & Tomorrow in Imperial Beach, CA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 28, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Imperial Beach, CA.
Next low tide : in 5h 09m at 3:49 am (-0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 10:13 am (3.8 ft)
Sunset today : 7:50 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:59 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (97% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410120
Common Questions About Tides

Imperial Beach, CA Tides - Jun 1973

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri10:413.99:496.84:16-1.73:291.75:417:51New Moon1Fri
2Sat11:333.910:386.65:04-1.74:191.85:417:51Waxing Crescent2Sat
3Sun12:283.95:53-1.55:142.05:417:52Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon1:243.96:44-1.26:172.15:407:52Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue12:255.62:224.17:35-0.77:302.25:407:53Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed1:274.93:224.38:28-0.18:572.25:407:53First Quarter6Wed
7Thu2:384.24:204.59:220.410:331.95:407:54First Quarter7Thu
8Fri4:013.65:124.810:180.911:541.35:407:54First Quarter8Fri
9Sat5:293.35:585.111:091.35:407:55Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun6:473.26:375.312:570.811:56 AM1.75:407:55Waxing Gibbous10Sun
11Mon7:533.37:145.51:470.312:381.95:407:56Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue8:443.37:485.62:28-0.11:182.15:407:56Waxing Gibbous12Tue
13Wed9:253.48:215.73:03-0.31:552.25:407:56Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu10:003.58:535.73:36-0.52:302.25:407:57Full Moon14Thu
15Fri10:333.59:255.74:08-0.53:052.35:407:57Full Moon15Fri
16Sat11:073.59:575.74:40-0.53:392.35:407:57Full Moon16Sat
17Sun11:433.510:285.55:13-0.54:142.35:407:58Full Moon17Sun
18Mon12:213.65:46-0.44:512.45:407:58Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue1:003.66:20-0.25:342.55:407:58Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed1:403.76:540.16:282.55:417:58Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu12:174.52:233.97:290.47:362.65:417:59Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri1:084.03:094.28:060.89:032.45:417:59Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat2:203.53:584.58:491.210:381.95:417:59Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun4:013.14:474.99:411.511:531.25:427:59Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon5:413.05:365.410:411.85:427:59Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue7:023.16:265.912:540.411:41 AM2.05:427:59Waning Crescent26Tue
27Wed8:073.47:156.41:47-0.412:402.05:438:00Waning Crescent27Wed
28Thu8:593.78:046.82:36-1.01:362.05:438:00Waning Crescent28Thu
29Fri9:463.98:537.03:22-1.42:311.95:438:00New Moon29Fri
30Sat10:314.19:417.04:06-1.73:231.75:448:00New Moon30Sat
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 7:01 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 97% 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 (97% 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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