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 2h 34m 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 - Apr 1974

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon5:084.66:583.912:20-0.36:367:08Waxing Gibbous1Mon
2Tue6:184.97:334.412:201.71:06-0.46:357:09Waxing Gibbous2Tue
3Wed7:165.18:064.91:161.01:46-0.46:337:09Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu8:075.18:385.42:050.32:22-0.36:327:10Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri8:545.09:115.72:50-0.22:56-0.16:317:11Full Moon5Fri
6Sat9:394.89:435.83:33-0.63:280.26:307:11Full Moon6Sat
7Sun10:224.510:155.84:14-0.73:590.66:287:12Full Moon7Sun
8Mon11:074.110:475.64:56-0.74:291.16:277:13Waning Gibbous8Mon
9Tue11:543.611:215.35:39-0.54:581.56:267:13Waning Gibbous9Tue
10Wed12:473.26:25-0.25:271.96:257:14Waning Gibbous10Wed
11Thu1:522.97:180.25:572.36:237:15Waning Gibbous11Thu
12Fri12:384.43:282.88:220.66:402.76:227:16Third Quarter12Fri
13Sat1:374.05:433.09:440.88:422.96:217:16Third Quarter13Sat
14Sun3:093.76:253.311:020.811:022.76:207:17Third Quarter14Sun
15Mon4:453.76:493.611:560.76:187:18Third Quarter15Mon
16Tue5:543.87:103.912:102.212:350.66:177:18Waning Crescent16Tue
17Wed6:464.07:324.312:551.71:060.66:167:19Waning Crescent17Wed
18Thu7:294.17:554.71:321.21:360.66:157:20Waning Crescent18Thu
19Fri8:104.28:205.02:080.62:040.66:147:21Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat8:494.28:465.42:430.12:320.76:137:21New Moon20Sat
21Sun9:284.29:145.73:19-0.33:000.96:127:22New Moon21Sun
22Mon10:094.09:455.83:57-0.63:301.16:107:23New Moon22Mon
23Tue10:533.810:185.94:37-0.84:001.46:097:23New Moon23Tue
24Wed11:433.610:575.85:22-0.84:341.76:087:24Waxing Crescent24Wed
25Thu12:413.36:12-0.75:132.06:077:25Waxing Crescent25Thu
26Fri1:513.27:09-0.56:072.36:067:26Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat12:385.23:123.28:15-0.37:292.66:057:26First Quarter27Sat
28Sun1:514.74:343.59:28-0.19:232.56:047:27First Quarter28Sun
29Mon3:194.45:333.910:380.011:042.16:037:28First Quarter29Mon
30Tue4:494.26:174.511:350.16:027:28First Quarter30Tue
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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