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 2h 17m 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 - May 1988

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun9:523.89:215.73:43-0.43:031.46:007:30Full Moon1Sun
2Mon10:343.69:485.84:20-0.63:281.66:007:30Full Moon2Mon
3Tue11:213.410:195.85:00-0.73:531.95:597:31Full Moon3Tue
4Wed12:173.15:46-0.74:202.25:587:32Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu1:252.96:40-0.64:532.55:577:33Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri2:492.97:41-0.45:452.85:567:33Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat12:435.04:203.28:51-0.27:403.05:557:34Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun2:054.65:173.610:02-0.29:552.85:547:35Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon3:424.45:564.111:02-0.111:282.15:537:35Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue5:084.36:304.711:500.05:537:36Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed6:194.37:045.212:321.312:330.25:527:37Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu7:214.27:375.71:260.51:110.55:517:38Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri8:184.18:116.12:15-0.21:480.85:507:38Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat9:104.08:456.33:00-0.82:241.15:507:39New Moon14Sat
15Sun10:003.89:196.33:44-1.12:591.55:497:40New Moon15Sun
16Mon10:493.69:546.14:26-1.23:331.85:487:40New Moon16Mon
17Tue11:413.410:305.85:10-1.04:082.15:487:41Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed12:383.35:55-0.84:432.45:477:42Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu1:403.16:43-0.45:232.75:467:43Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri2:523.17:340.06:182.95:467:43Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat12:404.54:123.28:300.37:453.15:457:44First Quarter21Sat
22Sun1:424.15:083.59:280.69:383.05:457:45First Quarter22Sun
23Mon3:013.75:413.810:230.811:132.55:447:45First Quarter23Mon
24Tue4:263.56:074.111:080.95:447:46First Quarter24Tue
25Wed5:393.46:314.512:132.011:44 AM1.15:437:47Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu6:393.46:564.912:591.412:171.35:437:47Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri7:333.47:225.21:390.812:491.55:437:48Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat8:223.47:505.62:170.21:211.75:427:48Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun9:083.58:215.92:55-0.31:541.95:427:49Full Moon29Sun
30Mon9:533.58:546.13:33-0.72:282.05:427:50Full Moon30Mon
31Tue10:393.59:306.24:13-1.03:042.15:417:50Full Moon31Tue
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 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.

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