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 : 10:47 am (2.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 37m at 7:36 am (2.9 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 - Mar 1982

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon12:324.71:263.07:240.96:321.76:165:45First Quarter1Mon
2Tue1:334.73:312.79:070.77:442.26:145:46First Quarter2Tue
3Wed2:534.75:312.910:420.29:422.46:135:47First Quarter3Wed
4Thu4:154.96:353.411:50-0.311:092.26:125:48Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri5:245.37:163.812:42-0.86:115:48Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat6:215.67:504.112:121.81:25-1.16:105:49Waxing Gibbous6Sat
7Sun7:115.98:224.41:041.32:03-1.26:085:50Waxing Gibbous7Sun
8Mon7:555.98:534.71:490.92:37-1.26:075:51Full Moon8Mon
9Tue8:365.89:244.82:300.63:09-0.96:065:51Full Moon9Tue
10Wed9:155.59:554.83:090.43:39-0.66:055:52Full Moon10Wed
11Thu9:535.110:254.83:480.44:08-0.16:035:53Waning Gibbous11Thu
12Fri10:324.510:554.74:280.54:340.56:025:54Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat11:133.911:254.55:110.64:581.06:015:54Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun12:023.35:580.95:201.65:595:55Waning Gibbous14Sun
15Mon1:082.76:581.15:362.15:585:56Third Quarter15Mon
16Tue12:384.03:212.58:261.25:282.55:575:57Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed1:463.810:171.05:565:57Third Quarter17Wed
18Thu3:293.86:563.111:270.710:422.85:545:58Third Quarter18Thu
19Fri4:484.17:053.412:120.35:535:59Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat5:424.47:213.712:460.05:525:59Waning Crescent20Sat
21Sun6:254.87:404.012:232.01:16-0.35:506:00Waning Crescent21Sun
22Mon7:035.18:034.312:591.51:45-0.55:496:01Waning Crescent22Mon
23Tue7:405.38:274.61:351.12:13-0.65:486:02New Moon23Tue
24Wed8:165.48:544.92:110.62:42-0.55:466:02New Moon24Wed
25Thu8:545.39:225.12:480.33:10-0.35:456:03New Moon25Thu
26Fri9:355.09:535.33:280.03:400.05:446:04New Moon26Fri
27Sat10:204.510:285.34:12-0.14:100.55:426:04Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun11:123.911:075.35:02-0.14:421.05:416:05Waxing Crescent28Sun
29Mon12:173.36:010.05:181.65:406:06Waxing Crescent29Mon
30Tue1:472.97:140.26:072.25:396:06First Quarter30Tue
31Wed12:594.83:582.98:480.27:462.65:376:07First Quarter31Wed
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 9:11 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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