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 6h 14m 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 - Jul 1981

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed10:144.19:316.83:53-1.43:131.75:448:00New Moon1Wed
2Thu11:024.210:156.64:38-1.44:001.85:458:00New Moon2Thu
3Fri11:514.211:016.25:22-1.34:491.95:457:59Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat12:414.26:07-0.95:402.15:457:59Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun1:314.16:51-0.56:372.35:467:59Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon12:365.12:244.27:350.07:422.45:467:59Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue1:304.43:194.28:200.69:022.45:477:59First Quarter7Tue
8Wed2:343.84:164.39:091.110:372.25:477:59First Quarter8Wed
9Thu3:563.45:074.510:021.511:581.85:487:59First Quarter9Thu
10Fri5:263.15:514.810:551.85:497:58First Quarter10Fri
11Sat6:443.26:305.012:551.311:44 AM2.05:497:58Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun7:453.37:065.31:390.812:282.25:507:58Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon8:313.47:415.52:170.41:102.25:507:57Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue9:083.68:145.72:500.01:502.25:517:57Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed9:423.78:485.93:23-0.32:282.25:517:57Full Moon15Wed
16Thu10:163.89:216.03:56-0.53:052.15:527:56Full Moon16Thu
17Fri10:513.99:556.04:29-0.63:412.15:537:56Full Moon17Fri
18Sat11:274.010:315.95:03-0.64:202.15:537:55Full Moon18Sat
19Sun12:054.15:38-0.55:022.15:547:55Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon12:464.26:14-0.35:512.25:547:54Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue1:304.36:530.06:512.25:557:54Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed12:444.72:194.57:330.58:062.25:567:53Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu1:494.13:144.78:200.99:391.95:567:53Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri3:163.64:145.09:161.411:111.45:577:52Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat4:593.35:135.410:231.75:587:51Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun6:283.46:095.912:240.711:30 AM1.95:587:51Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon7:393.77:016.21:230.012:312.05:597:50Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue8:343.97:506.52:14-0.61:281.96:007:49Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed9:204.28:376.72:59-0.92:201.86:007:49New Moon29Wed
30Thu10:014.39:216.73:41-1.13:071.76:017:48New Moon30Thu
31Fri10:414.510:046.54:21-1.13:521.66:027:47New Moon31Fri
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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