Tides Today & Tomorrow in Imperial Beach, CA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 18, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Imperial Beach, CA.
Next low tide : 7:10 pm (1.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 02m at 1:28 pm (4.7 ft)
Sunset today : 7:55 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:53 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (24% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410120
Common Questions About Tides

Imperial Beach, CA Tides - Oct 1985

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue10:415.411:234.14:271.45:140.76:426:33Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed11:015.34:431.95:530.96:436:32Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu12:063.611:22 AM5.14:552.36:401.16:446:30Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri1:053.211:46 AM4.94:572.67:431.36:446:29Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat12:214.69:201.46:456:28Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun1:394.411:011.16:466:26Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon4:004.36:466:25Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue7:293.95:254.712:010.711:44 AM3.26:476:24Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed7:334.26:225.112:420.412:332.66:486:23Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu7:504.67:115.51:160.11:142.06:496:21Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri8:125.07:565.71:49-0.11:561.36:496:20Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat8:385.58:415.72:20-0.12:370.66:506:19New Moon12Sat
13Sun9:066.09:275.52:510.13:210.06:516:18New Moon13Sun
14Mon9:376.310:155.23:220.44:06-0.46:516:17New Moon14Mon
15Tue10:116.511:074.63:540.94:54-0.66:526:15Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed10:476.54:271.45:48-0.56:536:14Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu12:074.111:29 AM6.35:002.06:50-0.36:546:13Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri1:223.612:195.85:392.68:030.06:546:12Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat3:063.41:265.36:343.19:320.26:556:11First Quarter19Sat
20Sun5:243.63:004.98:383.410:580.26:566:10First Quarter20Sun
21Mon6:234.04:414.811:023.26:576:09First Quarter21Mon
22Tue6:584.45:564.812:000.212:172.66:586:07Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed7:264.76:524.912:470.21:062.06:586:06Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu7:515.07:384.91:240.31:461.56:596:05Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri8:135.38:174.91:530.42:201.07:006:04Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat8:345.58:534.72:190.72:520.77:016:03Full Moon26Sat
27Sun7:555.68:274.51:411.02:220.46:025:02Full Moon27Sun
28Mon8:165.79:024.32:021.32:530.26:025:01Full Moon28Mon
29Tue8:375.89:384.02:221.73:250.16:035:00Full Moon29Tue
30Wed8:585.710:193.72:412.03:590.26:044:59Waning Gibbous30Wed
31Thu9:195.611:083.42:582.34:370.36:054:58Waning Gibbous31Thu
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 4:19 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 24% 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 Crescent (24% 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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