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 1h 44m at 1:38 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 8:38 am (3.2 ft)
Sunset today : 7:53 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:57 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (72% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410120
Common Questions About Tides

Imperial Beach, CA Tides - Aug 1980

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:455.01:544.97:170.47:571.76:037:46Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat1:514.32:525.08:061.09:261.66:037:45Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun3:163.73:575.29:041.511:021.26:047:44Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon4:593.45:035.410:161.96:057:43Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue6:323.56:035.712:200.611:29 AM2.16:057:43Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed7:413.76:575.91:200.112:332.16:067:42Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu8:314.07:446.12:09-0.31:272.06:077:41Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri9:104.28:276.22:50-0.52:141.96:077:40Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat9:444.39:056.23:26-0.62:551.86:087:39New Moon9Sat
10Sun10:164.49:416.03:59-0.53:321.76:097:38New Moon10Sun
11Mon10:474.510:155.84:29-0.34:081.66:097:37New Moon11Mon
12Tue11:174.510:495.54:59-0.14:441.76:107:36Waxing Crescent12Tue
13Wed11:494.511:235.15:270.25:211.76:117:35Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu12:214.45:550.66:021.86:117:34Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri12:554.46:231.06:502.06:127:33Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat12:414.11:334.36:511.57:502.16:137:32Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun1:343.52:204.37:221.99:152.16:137:31First Quarter17Sun
18Mon3:003.13:244.38:032.310:561.86:147:29First Quarter18Mon
19Tue5:023.04:364.59:212.76:157:28First Quarter19Tue
20Wed6:353.25:384.812:091.410:57 AM2.76:157:27First Quarter20Wed
21Thu7:273.56:295.312:590.812:042.66:167:26Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri8:043.87:155.71:400.312:562.36:177:25Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat8:374.27:586.12:18-0.21:432.06:177:24Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun9:104.58:406.42:54-0.52:271.66:187:22Full Moon24Sun
25Mon9:434.89:236.53:29-0.73:111.26:197:21Full Moon25Mon
26Tue10:195.110:066.44:05-0.73:561.06:197:20Full Moon26Tue
27Wed10:565.310:526.04:42-0.64:430.86:207:19Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu11:365.411:425.55:19-0.25:350.86:217:18Waning Gibbous28Thu
29Fri12:215.45:590.46:330.96:217:16Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat12:394.81:105.46:411.07:411.06:227:15Waning Gibbous30Sat
31Sun1:484.12:085.27:291.69:061.16:227:14Third Quarter31Sun
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 5:08 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 72% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (72% illuminated). This places Imperial Beach, CA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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