Tides Today & Tomorrow in Imperial Beach, CA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 26, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Imperial Beach, CA.
Next low tide : in 5h 43m at 2:51 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 9:29 am (3.6 ft)
Sunset today : 7:51 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:58 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (87% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410120
Common Questions About Tides

Imperial Beach, CA Tides - Apr 1977

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri6:584.97:364.912:560.91:20-0.25:366:08Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat7:415.18:065.31:360.31:52-0.25:346:09Full Moon2Sat
3Sun8:245.18:395.62:17-0.22:25-0.15:336:09Full Moon3Sun
4Mon9:084.99:145.83:00-0.62:590.15:326:10Full Moon4Mon
5Tue9:554.69:525.93:45-0.83:350.55:316:11Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed10:484.210:355.74:35-0.84:140.95:296:12Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu11:483.711:245.45:30-0.64:571.45:286:12Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri1:003.46:33-0.35:531.95:276:13Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat12:255.02:323.27:490.07:152.35:256:14Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun1:424.64:083.49:140.19:092.35:246:14Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon3:154.45:143.810:280.010:442.05:236:15Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue4:374.46:004.211:260.011:481.45:226:16Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed5:414.56:364.612:120.05:216:16Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu6:344.67:084.912:370.912:500.15:196:17Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri7:184.67:365.11:180.51:220.25:186:18Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat7:574.58:035.31:540.21:510.45:176:19New Moon16Sat
17Sun8:334.48:305.32:27-0.12:180.75:166:19New Moon17Sun
18Mon9:084.28:555.32:59-0.22:430.95:156:20New Moon18Mon
19Tue9:443.99:215.23:32-0.23:091.25:136:21New Moon19Tue
20Wed10:213.79:485.14:06-0.13:341.55:126:21Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu11:033.410:164.94:430.03:591.85:116:22Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri11:533.110:474.65:240.24:252.15:106:23Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat12:562.96:120.54:582.45:096:24Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun3:222.98:110.76:582.76:087:24First Quarter24Sun
25Mon1:264.04:553.19:240.89:082.86:077:25First Quarter25Mon
26Tue2:573.75:463.510:350.810:572.56:067:26First Quarter26Tue
27Wed4:343.76:203.911:310.66:057:26First Quarter27Wed
28Thu5:463.96:514.412:021.912:160.56:047:27Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri6:444.27:234.912:521.312:560.46:037:28Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat7:364.47:565.41:380.51:340.46:027:29Waxing Gibbous30Sat
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 6:10 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 87% 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 (87% 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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