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 3h 17m 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 - Nov 1983

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue6:335.46:295.212:040.012:341.06:054:58Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed7:055.87:195.212:420.11:190.36:064:57Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu7:366.28:075.01:170.42:02-0.26:074:56New Moon3Thu
4Fri8:086.48:534.81:510.72:45-0.56:084:55New Moon4Fri
5Sat8:406.49:404.42:231.13:27-0.66:094:55New Moon5Sat
6Sun9:116.310:304.02:531.64:10-0.56:104:54Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon9:436.011:273.73:232.14:56-0.36:114:53Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue10:165.63:532.55:460.16:114:52Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed12:353.410:53 AM5.14:232.96:440.56:124:51Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu2:123.311:41 AM4.65:033.37:540.86:134:51First Quarter10Thu
11Fri4:283.512:594.17:003.69:110.96:144:50First Quarter11Fri
12Sat5:063.82:453.99:413.410:120.96:154:49First Quarter12Sat
13Sun5:284.14:093.910:562.910:550.96:164:49First Quarter13Sun
14Mon5:484.45:094.011:382.311:300.96:174:48Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue6:084.85:574.212:131.76:184:48Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed6:305.16:404.212:000.912:471.26:194:47Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu6:525.47:204.312:291.01:210.66:194:47Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri7:175.88:014.212:571.21:550.16:204:46Full Moon18Fri
19Sat7:436.08:424.21:251.42:31-0.36:214:46Full Moon19Sat
20Sun8:116.29:254.01:531.63:09-0.56:224:45Full Moon20Sun
21Mon8:426.310:143.82:231.93:51-0.76:234:45Full Moon21Mon
22Tue9:176.311:113.62:542.14:38-0.66:244:44Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed9:576.13:302.45:31-0.56:254:44Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu12:193.510:46 AM5.74:152.86:31-0.36:264:44Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri1:373.511:50 AM5.35:263.07:38-0.16:274:43Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat3:003.71:114.87:173.28:470.16:274:43Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun4:024.22:464.59:142.89:500.26:284:43Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon4:474.74:114.310:382.110:420.46:294:43Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue5:255.25:224.311:391.311:260.66:304:43Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed6:005.76:234.312:310.56:314:42Waning Crescent30Wed
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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