Tides Today & Tomorrow in Imperial Beach, CA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 24, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Imperial Beach, CA.
Next low tide : in 2m at 11:59 am (2.9 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Sep 1979

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat6:383.55:465.312:080.911:20 AM2.66:237:14Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun7:253.96:435.81:000.312:252.36:237:12Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon8:044.47:346.21:44-0.21:191.86:247:11Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue8:404.88:226.52:25-0.62:091.36:257:10Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed9:175.29:086.63:04-0.82:560.86:257:08Full Moon5Wed
6Thu9:545.59:546.43:42-0.73:430.56:267:07Full Moon6Thu
7Fri10:335.710:426.04:20-0.54:310.36:267:06Full Moon7Fri
8Sat11:135.811:325.44:58-0.15:220.36:277:04Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun11:565.75:370.56:170.56:287:03Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon12:274.712:435.56:191.27:190.86:287:02Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue1:324.11:375.27:051.88:351.06:297:00Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed2:573.62:434.98:042.410:111.16:306:59Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu4:553.54:044.89:352.811:390.96:306:58Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri6:283.75:234.811:162.86:316:56Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat7:214.06:245.012:400.712:252.56:326:55Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun7:554.37:115.21:250.51:122.26:326:54Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon8:224.57:505.31:590.41:491.96:336:52Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue8:454.68:255.42:280.42:211.66:336:51Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed9:074.88:565.42:540.42:521.36:346:50New Moon19Wed
20Thu9:305.09:275.33:180.53:231.16:356:48New Moon20Thu
21Fri9:545.19:595.23:420.63:541.06:356:47New Moon21Fri
22Sat10:185.210:314.94:060.84:270.96:366:46New Moon22Sat
23Sun10:435.211:064.64:301.15:020.96:376:44Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon11:095.111:464.24:531.45:411.06:376:43Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue11:385.15:171.86:281.16:386:42Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed12:373.712:134.95:432.17:281.36:396:40Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu1:483.41:044.86:172.58:501.36:396:39First Quarter27Thu
28Fri3:333.22:234.67:212.910:221.16:406:38First Quarter28Fri
29Sat5:203.54:034.79:393.111:340.76:416:36First Quarter29Sat
30Sun6:183.95:245.011:192.76:416:35First Quarter30Sun
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 3:19 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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