Tides Today & Tomorrow in Imperial Beach, CA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 23, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Imperial Beach, CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 1:38 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 21m at 5:50 pm (5.0 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 - May 1981

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri7:494.88:175.51:490.61:58-0.16:017:29Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat8:394.98:525.92:34-0.22:350.06:007:30New Moon2Sat
3Sun9:294.89:286.33:20-0.83:130.35:597:31New Moon3Sun
4Mon10:194.610:066.44:06-1.13:510.65:587:32New Moon4Mon
5Tue11:124.310:476.34:55-1.34:311.15:577:32Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed12:113.95:47-1.25:141.65:567:33Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu1:183.66:43-0.96:052.05:557:34Waxing Crescent7Thu
8Fri12:245.52:373.57:45-0.67:112.55:547:35Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat1:264.94:093.58:56-0.28:452.75:547:35First Quarter9Sat
10Sun2:424.45:263.810:120.110:392.55:537:36First Quarter10Sun
11Mon4:114.16:174.211:190.25:527:37First Quarter11Mon
12Tue5:314.06:554.512:012.112:110.35:517:37First Quarter12Tue
13Wed6:354.07:264.812:571.512:520.55:517:38Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu7:264.07:535.01:401.11:260.75:507:39Waxing Gibbous14Thu
15Fri8:104.08:185.22:160.61:550.95:497:40Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat8:484.08:425.32:490.32:221.15:487:40Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun9:253.99:065.43:200.02:481.35:487:41Full Moon17Sun
18Mon10:013.89:315.53:52-0.23:131.55:477:42Full Moon18Mon
19Tue10:383.79:565.54:24-0.33:391.75:477:42Full Moon19Tue
20Wed11:193.510:225.44:59-0.34:051.95:467:43Full Moon20Wed
21Thu12:043.45:37-0.34:322.25:467:44Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri12:573.26:18-0.15:022.45:457:44Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat1:583.27:050.05:422.75:447:45Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun12:054.73:103.27:590.26:522.95:447:46Waning Gibbous24Sun
25Mon1:034.44:203.59:000.38:463.05:447:46Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue2:264.15:123.910:030.410:352.65:437:47Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed4:033.95:524.311:000.411:481.95:437:48Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu5:263.96:284.911:490.45:427:48Waning Crescent28Thu
29Fri6:344.17:055.512:451.112:340.55:427:49Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat7:354.27:436.01:370.31:170.65:427:49Waning Crescent30Sat
31Sun8:314.38:226.42:25-0.52:000.85:417:50Waning Crescent31Sun
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 9:44 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 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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