Tides Today & Tomorrow in Imperial Beach, CA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, July 27, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Imperial Beach, CA.
Next low tide : in 1h 32m at 2:20 pm (2.5 ft)
Next high tide : 8:38 pm (5.8 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 - Mar 1974

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri2:244.65:372.510:360.68:122.57:166:45First Quarter1Fri
2Sat3:594.76:562.911:580.110:552.57:146:46First Quarter2Sat
3Sun5:245.07:343.412:54-0.47:136:47Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon6:315.48:063.912:172.01:40-0.87:126:48Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue7:275.88:394.41:171.42:19-1.17:116:48Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed8:175.99:114.92:080.82:56-1.17:106:49Full Moon6Wed
7Thu9:035.99:445.22:550.33:30-1.07:086:50Full Moon7Thu
8Fri9:475.710:185.53:40-0.14:03-0.77:076:51Full Moon8Fri
9Sat10:305.210:525.54:25-0.34:35-0.27:066:51Full Moon9Sat
10Sun11:154.611:275.45:10-0.35:060.37:056:52Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon12:024.05:57-0.15:360.97:036:53Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue12:035.212:563.36:490.26:051.57:026:54Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed12:434.82:042.87:500.66:322.07:016:54Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu1:314.44:082.59:140.96:592.56:596:55Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri2:424.17:122.811:030.89:232.86:586:56Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat4:223.97:333.112:170.66:576:57Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun5:434.17:493.41:030.46:566:57Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon6:394.38:053.712:402.31:360.26:546:58Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue7:214.68:234.01:201.82:040.06:536:59Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed7:584.78:434.31:541.42:280.06:526:59Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu8:324.89:044.62:270.92:520.06:507:00Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri9:054.89:274.93:000.63:160.16:497:01New Moon22Fri
23Sat9:394.79:525.13:330.23:410.36:487:02New Moon23Sat
24Sun10:144.510:175.34:080.04:050.56:467:02New Moon24Sun
25Mon10:524.110:465.34:45-0.14:290.86:457:03Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue11:353.711:185.35:27-0.24:541.26:447:04Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed12:283.36:16-0.15:211.66:437:04Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu1:382.97:150.15:542.06:417:05Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri12:484.93:202.78:310.36:482.46:407:06First Quarter29Fri
30Sat2:004.75:192.910:030.29:032.76:397:06First Quarter30Sat
31Sun3:384.56:203.411:220.011:052.46:377:07First Quarter31Sun
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 5:29 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 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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