Tides Today & Tomorrow in Imperial Beach, CA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 24, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Imperial Beach, CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 2:18 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 24m at 6:40 pm (5.2 ft)
Sunset today : 7:52 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:57 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (80% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410120
Common Questions About Tides

Imperial Beach, CA Tides - May 1979

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:254.72:413.27:450.37:022.66:017:29Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed1:164.24:183.28:500.68:292.96:007:30First Quarter2Wed
3Thu2:263.85:363.410:050.810:302.85:597:30First Quarter3Thu
4Fri3:573.66:193.711:100.811:512.45:587:31First Quarter4Fri
5Sat5:183.66:484.011:590.85:577:32First Quarter5Sat
6Sun6:183.77:144.412:411.912:370.85:577:33Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon7:073.97:394.71:201.41:110.85:567:33Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue7:504.08:055.01:560.81:420.85:557:34Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed8:304.18:325.32:300.42:120.95:547:35Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu9:094.19:005.63:05-0.12:421.05:537:36Full Moon10Thu
11Fri9:494.19:295.73:41-0.43:131.15:527:36Full Moon11Fri
12Sat10:314.010:015.84:18-0.63:451.35:527:37Full Moon12Sat
13Sun11:173.810:365.84:59-0.74:191.65:517:38Full Moon13Sun
14Mon12:093.75:44-0.74:571.95:507:38Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue1:083.56:34-0.65:452.25:507:39Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed12:055.32:163.57:31-0.46:512.45:497:40Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu1:054.93:323.68:34-0.28:232.65:487:41Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri2:224.54:424.09:430.010:092.35:487:41Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat3:524.25:374.410:480.111:351.85:477:42Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun5:174.16:234.911:440.25:467:43Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon6:284.17:045.412:391.112:330.45:467:43Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue7:294.27:425.81:330.41:170.55:457:44Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed8:234.28:196.02:20-0.21:580.75:457:45Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu9:114.28:556.13:04-0.62:371.05:447:45New Moon24Thu
25Fri9:574.19:306.13:45-0.83:141.35:447:46New Moon25Fri
26Sat10:424.010:045.94:24-0.93:501.55:437:47New Moon26Sat
27Sun11:283.810:395.75:04-0.84:251.85:437:47New Moon27Sun
28Mon12:163.75:44-0.65:022.15:437:48Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue1:083.56:26-0.35:442.45:427:49Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed2:043.47:100.16:352.75:427:49Waxing Crescent30Wed
31Thu12:354.53:083.57:570.47:442.85:427:50Waxing Crescent31Thu
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 10:29 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 80% 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 (80% 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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