Tides Today & Tomorrow in Imperial Beach, CA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Imperial Beach, CA.
Next low tide : in 4h 40m at 5:36 am (-1.2 ft)
Next high tide : 12:03 pm (4.4 ft)
Sunset today : 7:56 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:52 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (8% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410120
Common Questions About Tides

Imperial Beach, CA Tides - Aug 1987

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat1:133.72:164.67:141.59:102.06:027:47First Quarter1Sat
2Sun2:343.03:094.87:422.010:531.56:037:46First Quarter2Sun
3Mon4:492.74:165.18:262.46:037:45First Quarter3Mon
4Tue6:512.95:255.512:130.810:07 AM2.86:047:44Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed7:583.36:276.01:130.111:44 AM2.86:057:43Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu8:393.67:246.52:03-0.612:542.66:057:42Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri9:154.08:166.82:47-1.11:532.26:067:41Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat9:504.39:047.03:28-1.42:461.86:077:40Full Moon8Sat
9Sun10:264.69:516.94:07-1.43:361.56:087:40Full Moon9Sun
10Mon11:024.810:376.64:45-1.24:251.26:087:39Full Moon10Mon
11Tue11:405.011:245.95:22-0.85:161.16:097:38Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed12:205.15:57-0.26:111.26:107:37Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu12:145.11:015.26:320.57:121.36:107:36Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri1:094.21:455.17:051.28:261.46:117:35Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat2:213.42:365.07:392.010:051.46:127:33Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun4:192.93:404.98:202.611:491.16:127:32Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon7:183.14:564.99:503.16:137:31Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue8:203.46:035.012:590.711:39 AM3.26:147:30Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed8:463.76:575.21:470.312:473.06:147:29Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu9:063.87:405.52:230.11:322.76:157:28Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri9:234.08:165.72:53-0.12:082.46:167:27Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat9:414.18:495.83:19-0.22:402.16:167:26New Moon22Sat
23Sun10:014.39:205.93:43-0.23:111.96:177:24New Moon23Sun
24Mon10:224.49:495.84:06-0.13:431.76:187:23New Moon24Mon
25Tue10:454.610:205.54:290.04:171.56:187:22New Moon25Tue
26Wed11:084.710:515.14:510.34:521.46:197:21Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu11:324.911:274.65:120.65:311.46:197:20Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri11:575.05:321.16:181.46:207:18Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat12:094.012:275.05:501.57:171.56:217:17Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun1:073.41:065.06:072.08:411.46:217:16First Quarter30Sun
31Mon2:472.82:045.06:232.510:331.16:227:15First Quarter31Mon
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 8:49 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 8% 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 maximum.

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 (8% illuminated). This places Imperial Beach, CA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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