Tides Today & Tomorrow in Imperial Beach, CA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 22, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Imperial Beach, CA.
Next low tide : in 59m at 9:32 am (2.4 ft)
Next high tide : 4:55 pm (4.9 ft)
Sunset today : 7:53 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:56 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (63% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410120
Common Questions About Tides

Imperial Beach, CA Tides - Sep 1983

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu6:223.14:505.19:593.06:237:13Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri7:223.55:595.612:330.411:38 AM2.86:237:12Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat8:004.06:586.11:24-0.212:432.46:247:11Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun8:344.37:506.52:08-0.71:381.96:257:10Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon9:084.78:386.72:48-0.92:271.46:257:08New Moon5Mon
6Tue9:425.19:256.73:26-1.03:141.06:267:07New Moon6Tue
7Wed10:175.310:116.44:03-0.84:010.76:267:06New Moon7Wed
8Thu10:545.510:575.94:39-0.54:490.56:277:04Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri11:315.611:475.25:140.15:400.66:287:03Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat12:115.55:490.86:350.76:287:02Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun12:424.412:545.36:241.57:401.06:297:00Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon1:503.71:435.07:012.29:011.26:306:59First Quarter12Mon
13Tue3:313.22:484.77:492.810:451.16:306:58First Quarter13Tue
14Wed6:123.34:154.69:313.26:316:56First Quarter14Wed
15Thu7:253.75:354.712:060.811:34 AM3.26:326:55First Quarter15Thu
16Fri7:573.96:344.91:010.612:402.96:326:54Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat8:204.17:195.21:410.41:212.56:336:52Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun8:394.37:565.42:130.21:542.26:336:51Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon8:584.58:295.52:400.22:241.86:346:50Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue9:184.79:005.53:050.22:541.56:356:48Full Moon20Tue
21Wed9:404.99:315.53:280.33:251.26:356:47Full Moon21Wed
22Thu10:025.010:025.23:510.43:571.06:366:46Full Moon22Thu
23Fri10:255.210:354.94:140.74:300.96:376:44Full Moon23Fri
24Sat10:495.211:114.54:361.05:070.96:376:43Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun11:155.311:554.04:581.45:500.96:386:42Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon11:445.25:181.86:421.06:396:40Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue12:533.512:215.15:392.37:511.16:396:39Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed2:243.11:165.06:022.79:261.16:406:38Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu2:444.811:020.76:416:36Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri6:343.54:285.010:143.36:416:35Third Quarter30Fri
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 1:13 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 63% 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 First Quarter (63% 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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