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 6h 04m at 5:36 am (-1.2 ft)
Next high tide : 12:03 pm (4.4 ft)
Sunset today : 7:57 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:52 am
Moon phase : New Moon (3% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410120
Common Questions About Tides

Imperial Beach, CA Tides - Sep 1987

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue3:365.011:590.66:237:13First Quarter1Tue
2Wed7:373.35:105.410:183.36:237:12First Quarter2Wed
3Thu7:533.76:205.812:570.012:002.96:247:11Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri8:184.17:186.31:44-0.51:032.46:257:10Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat8:474.58:086.62:24-0.91:561.86:257:08Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun9:174.98:556.73:01-1.02:441.26:267:07Full Moon6Sun
7Mon9:495.39:396.43:36-0.93:290.86:277:06Full Moon7Mon
8Tue10:215.610:236.04:09-0.54:150.56:277:04Full Moon8Tue
9Wed10:545.711:095.34:400.05:020.46:287:03Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu11:275.711:584.55:100.65:510.56:287:02Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri12:025.65:381.36:450.76:297:00Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat12:553.812:405.36:042.07:501.06:306:59Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun2:133.21:254.96:242.69:211.26:306:58Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon2:324.611:161.16:316:56Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue4:154.56:326:55Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed8:013.75:404.612:280.811:55 AM3.36:326:54Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu8:134.06:374.91:140.612:482.96:336:52Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri8:264.17:195.21:470.41:232.56:336:51Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat8:404.37:555.42:140.21:542.16:346:50Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun8:564.68:275.52:370.22:251.76:356:48Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon9:144.88:595.52:590.22:561.36:356:47New Moon21Mon
22Tue9:345.19:315.43:210.33:281.06:366:46New Moon22Tue
23Wed9:555.310:045.13:420.54:020.86:376:44New Moon23Wed
24Thu10:175.510:404.74:030.84:380.66:376:43New Moon24Thu
25Fri10:405.611:224.24:231.25:180.66:386:42Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat11:065.64:421.76:050.66:396:40Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun12:143.611:37 AM5.55:002.17:060.76:396:39Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon1:283.112:205.35:152.58:300.86:406:38First Quarter28Mon
29Tue1:285.110:140.76:416:36First Quarter29Tue
30Wed3:195.011:350.36:416:35First Quarter30Wed
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 3% 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 New Moon (3% 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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