Tides Today & Tomorrow in Imperial Beach, CA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 15, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Imperial Beach, CA.
Next low tide : in 1h 20m at 4:21 pm (1.7 ft)
Next high tide : 10:34 pm (6.7 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 - Apr 1988

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri8:254.68:395.02:230.42:260.35:356:08Full Moon1Fri
2Sat8:584.49:005.22:560.12:460.65:346:09Full Moon2Sat
3Sun10:334.010:215.34:29-0.14:051.06:337:10Full Moon3Sun
4Mon11:133.710:455.35:06-0.14:231.36:317:10Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue11:593.211:125.25:48-0.14:401.76:307:11Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed1:022.86:390.04:552.06:297:12Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu2:392.57:460.25:042.46:287:12Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri12:404.89:170.36:267:13Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat2:074.56:473.110:480.19:423.06:257:14Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun4:034.56:553.511:52-0.311:352.56:247:15Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon5:314.77:184.112:39-0.56:237:15Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue6:365.07:464.612:391.71:20-0.66:217:16Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed7:315.18:155.21:310.91:56-0.56:207:17Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu8:225.18:465.72:190.22:30-0.36:197:17Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri9:104.99:176.03:04-0.53:020.16:187:18New Moon15Fri
16Sat9:574.69:496.13:49-0.93:340.56:177:19New Moon16Sat
17Sun10:454.110:226.14:33-1.04:041.06:157:20New Moon17Sun
18Mon11:373.710:565.85:18-0.94:341.56:147:20Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue12:363.26:07-0.75:032.06:137:21Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed1:492.97:01-0.25:302.56:127:22Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu12:144.98:070.26:117:22Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri1:104.49:300.46:107:23First Quarter22Fri
23Sat2:353.96:443.410:540.510:553.06:097:24First Quarter23Sat
24Sun4:183.87:013.611:510.56:087:25First Quarter24Sun
25Mon5:353.97:173.912:082.512:300.56:077:25First Quarter25Mon
26Tue6:304.07:344.312:512.01:000.56:057:26Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed7:154.07:524.61:271.41:260.66:047:27Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu7:564.18:124.92:010.91:500.76:037:27Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri8:344.08:335.22:350.42:140.96:027:28Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat9:133.98:565.53:08-0.12:381.16:017:29Full Moon30Sat
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (9410120)

Common Questions About Imperial Beach, CA Tides

Show All
What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Imperial Beach, CA today?

Slack tide in Imperial Beach, CA is approximately 7:27 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 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.

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR TIDE DATA