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 (tomorrow) : in 29m at 11:31 pm (1.4 ft)
Next high tide : 5:25 am (2.8 ft)
Sunset today : 7:54 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:55 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (53% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410120
Common Questions About Tides

Imperial Beach, CA Tides - May 1984

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue10:223.89:545.54:12-0.33:391.36:007:30New Moon1Tue
2Wed11:043.610:205.64:49-0.44:011.66:007:30New Moon2Wed
3Thu11:533.310:505.55:30-0.44:242.05:597:31Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri12:543.06:17-0.34:482.35:587:32Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat2:132.97:13-0.25:172.65:577:33Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun12:165.04:023.08:22-0.16:223.05:567:33First Quarter6Sun
7Mon1:264.75:233.39:390.09:063.15:557:34First Quarter7Mon
8Tue3:034.46:023.810:49-0.111:012.65:547:35First Quarter8Tue
9Wed4:394.46:344.311:44-0.25:537:35First Quarter9Wed
10Thu5:544.57:064.912:111.812:30-0.25:537:36Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri6:574.67:395.41:071.01:100.05:527:37Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat7:544.68:125.91:570.21:480.25:517:38Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun8:474.58:466.22:44-0.52:250.55:507:38Full Moon13Sun
14Mon9:374.39:206.33:29-0.93:000.95:507:39Full Moon14Mon
15Tue10:274.09:556.34:13-1.23:351.35:497:40Full Moon15Tue
16Wed11:193.810:316.14:58-1.24:091.75:487:40Full Moon16Wed
17Thu12:163.55:45-1.04:452.25:487:41Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri1:203.36:35-0.65:242.55:477:42Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat2:353.27:29-0.26:132.95:467:43Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun12:384.74:093.38:290.17:343.15:467:43Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon1:424.25:213.59:360.49:373.15:457:44Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue3:063.85:593.810:380.611:222.75:457:45Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed4:343.66:264.111:270.75:447:45Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu5:453.66:494.412:202.212:060.85:447:46Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri6:413.67:134.81:031.612:381.05:437:47Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat7:303.67:375.11:401.01:081.15:437:47Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun8:153.78:025.42:150.51:371.35:437:48Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon8:583.78:285.72:500.02:071.55:427:48Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue9:393.68:575.93:26-0.42:361.75:427:49New Moon29Tue
30Wed10:223.69:286.04:03-0.73:071.95:427:50New Moon30Wed
31Thu11:093.510:026.04:42-0.83:392.15:417:50New Moon31Thu
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 2:28 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 53% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 (53% illuminated). This places Imperial Beach, CA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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