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 : 11:59 am (2.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 42m at 8:38 am (3.2 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 - Apr 1980

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue9:264.49:334.93:220.33:200.65:356:08Full Moon1Tue
2Wed10:004.19:574.93:550.23:420.95:346:09Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu10:373.810:224.84:310.34:041.35:336:10Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri11:213.410:504.65:120.44:261.65:316:10Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat12:203.06:020.64:502.05:306:11Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun1:472.77:080.75:242.45:296:12Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon12:244.23:492.88:360.76:582.75:286:12Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue1:584.15:053.210:000.49:362.65:266:13Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed3:404.25:463.711:010.110:562.15:256:14Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu4:544.66:204.211:49-0.311:541.55:246:15Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri5:545.06:544.712:32-0.55:236:15Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat6:475.27:295.212:440.71:12-0.65:216:16Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun7:375.48:045.61:310.11:50-0.55:206:17New Moon13Sun
14Mon8:255.38:405.92:17-0.52:27-0.35:196:17New Moon14Mon
15Tue9:135.09:176.13:03-0.83:040.15:186:18New Moon15Tue
16Wed10:034.69:576.03:50-1.03:420.55:176:19Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu10:574.210:385.74:40-0.94:211.15:156:19Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri11:583.711:255.25:34-0.65:041.75:146:20Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat1:123.36:34-0.25:572.25:136:21Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun12:194.72:513.27:450.27:152.65:126:22First Quarter20Sun
21Mon1:304.34:323.49:100.49:152.75:116:22First Quarter21Mon
22Tue2:594.05:303.710:250.410:512.35:106:23First Quarter22Tue
23Wed4:233.96:074.011:200.411:481.95:096:24First Quarter23Wed
24Thu5:264.06:354.312:010.45:086:25Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri6:154.16:594.512:291.412:340.45:076:25Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat6:554.27:224.81:021.01:020.55:066:26Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun8:324.38:455.01:340.62:270.66:047:27Waxing Gibbous27Sun
28Mon9:064.29:085.23:040.32:530.86:037:27Full Moon28Mon
29Tue9:414.29:325.33:360.03:180.96:027:28Full Moon29Tue
30Wed10:164.09:575.34:08-0.23:431.26:017:29Full Moon30Wed
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 10:18 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 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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