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 5h 57m 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 - May 1982

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat4:414.46:424.211:50-0.26:017:29First Quarter1Sat
2Sun5:574.47:184.612:161.912:40-0.16:007:30Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon6:584.57:504.91:111.31:210.05:597:31Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue7:494.58:185.21:570.71:560.25:587:31Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed8:334.48:455.42:360.32:270.55:577:32Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu9:144.39:115.53:120.02:540.85:567:33Full Moon6Thu
7Fri9:524.19:365.53:46-0.33:201.15:557:34Full Moon7Fri
8Sat10:303.910:015.54:20-0.43:441.45:557:34Full Moon8Sat
9Sun11:103.610:265.34:54-0.44:081.75:547:35Full Moon9Sun
10Mon11:543.410:515.15:31-0.34:322.05:537:36Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue12:453.26:11-0.14:552.35:527:36Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed1:483.06:570.25:192.65:517:37Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu3:133.07:520.45:552.95:517:38Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri12:374.24:573.18:570.67:523.15:507:39Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat1:523.95:433.510:070.610:183.05:497:39Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun3:383.76:113.811:050.611:372.55:497:40Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon5:053.86:374.311:510.55:487:41Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue6:103.97:054.712:301.812:300.55:477:41Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed7:064.17:345.21:151.11:070.55:477:42Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu7:584.28:065.71:590.41:440.65:467:43Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri8:484.38:406.22:42-0.32:210.85:467:44New Moon21Fri
22Sat9:384.39:176.53:26-0.92:581.05:457:44New Moon22Sat
23Sun10:304.19:566.64:12-1.33:381.35:457:45New Moon23Sun
24Mon11:253.910:396.55:01-1.44:201.65:447:46Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue12:263.85:53-1.45:082.05:447:46Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed1:333.66:49-1.16:062.35:437:47Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu12:235.72:463.77:49-0.87:212.65:437:47Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri1:285.14:033.98:55-0.48:582.65:427:48First Quarter28Fri
29Sat2:464.55:084.210:03-0.110:422.35:427:49First Quarter29Sat
30Sun4:124.15:584.611:040.25:427:49First Quarter30Sun
31Mon5:323.96:384.912:001.811:55 AM0.55:417:50Waxing Gibbous31Mon
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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