Tides Today & Tomorrow in Imperial Beach, CA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 26, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Imperial Beach, CA.
Next low tide : 1:41 pm (2.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 38m at 9:29 am (3.6 ft)
Sunset today : 7:51 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:59 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (93% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410120
Common Questions About Tides

Imperial Beach, CA Tides - Aug 1976

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun1:184.22:085.17:201.08:491.46:037:46First Quarter1Sun
2Mon2:363.53:125.28:111.610:251.26:037:45First Quarter2Mon
3Tue4:203.24:235.49:212.111:500.76:047:44First Quarter3Tue
4Wed6:023.35:325.610:462.36:057:44Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu7:173.66:325.912:550.112:022.26:057:43Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri8:083.97:256.11:47-0.31:042.06:067:42Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat8:494.28:126.32:30-0.61:561.86:077:41Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun9:244.58:546.33:09-0.72:411.66:077:40Full Moon8Sun
9Mon9:574.69:336.13:43-0.63:221.46:087:39Full Moon9Mon
10Tue10:294.810:095.94:15-0.44:011.36:097:38Full Moon10Tue
11Wed11:004.810:455.54:45-0.14:391.36:097:37Full Moon11Wed
12Thu11:324.811:215.05:140.25:181.46:107:36Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri12:044.85:420.76:001.56:117:35Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat12:384.76:091.16:471.76:117:34Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun12:413.91:154.66:351.67:451.96:127:33Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon1:363.42:014.57:032.19:072.06:137:32Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue3:042.93:044.47:372.510:541.86:137:31Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed5:262.94:224.58:592.86:147:29Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu6:593.15:304.812:101.410:52 AM2.96:157:28Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri7:363.56:235.112:590.912:022.76:157:27Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat8:043.87:085.51:360.512:532.46:167:26Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun8:304.17:495.92:090.11:382.06:177:25Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon8:584.58:296.12:41-0.22:191.66:177:24New Moon23Mon
24Tue9:274.89:096.23:13-0.43:011.26:187:22New Moon24Tue
25Wed9:595.19:506.13:45-0.43:430.96:197:21New Moon25Wed
26Thu10:325.410:345.84:18-0.24:270.76:197:20New Moon26Thu
27Fri11:085.611:215.34:510.15:160.66:207:19Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat11:495.65:260.56:110.66:217:18Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun12:144.712:355.66:041.07:140.86:217:16Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon1:184.01:295.46:471.68:320.96:227:15First Quarter30Mon
31Tue2:423.52:375.37:432.210:070.96:227:14First Quarter31Tue
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 11:35 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 93% 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 Waxing Gibbous (93% 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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