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 5h 38m 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 - Aug 1979

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed3:483.04:224.69:042.111:391.66:027:47First Quarter1Wed
2Thu5:323.05:205.010:212.36:037:46First Quarter2Thu
3Fri6:483.36:135.412:390.911:32 AM2.36:037:45Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat7:433.67:015.91:270.312:322.26:047:44Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun8:274.07:486.32:10-0.31:261.96:057:43Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon9:074.38:346.72:51-0.82:161.66:057:42Full Moon6Mon
7Tue9:464.69:196.83:31-1.13:041.36:067:41Full Moon7Tue
8Wed10:264.910:056.74:11-1.13:521.16:077:41Full Moon8Wed
9Thu11:085.110:526.34:51-1.04:421.06:077:40Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri11:525.211:435.85:32-0.75:351.06:087:39Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat12:385.26:14-0.26:351.26:097:38Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun12:385.01:295.26:570.57:421.36:097:37Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon1:424.32:255.17:451.19:051.46:107:36Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue3:033.73:315.18:421.710:441.26:117:35Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed4:493.44:435.19:582.26:127:34Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu6:293.55:485.312:070.911:19 AM2.46:127:32Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri7:353.76:435.41:080.512:252.36:137:31Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat8:194.07:295.61:540.21:172.26:147:30Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun8:524.18:085.72:310.01:582.06:147:29Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon9:194.38:425.83:020.02:341.96:157:28New Moon20Mon
21Tue9:454.49:145.83:300.03:061.76:167:27New Moon21Tue
22Wed10:104.59:455.73:560.03:381.66:167:26New Moon22Wed
23Thu10:364.610:165.54:210.24:101.56:177:25New Moon23Thu
24Fri11:034.610:475.24:470.44:441.56:177:23Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat11:304.611:204.85:120.65:201.56:187:22Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun11:594.611:564.45:371.06:011.66:197:21Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon12:314.66:031.36:501.86:197:20Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue12:423.91:104.56:301.77:551.96:207:19Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed1:463.42:024.57:032.19:261.86:217:17First Quarter29Wed
30Thu3:313.13:174.67:572.511:011.46:217:16First Quarter30Thu
31Fri5:263.24:394.89:462.86:227:15First Quarter31Fri
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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