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 4h 38m 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 - Jul 1988

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri11:593.910:556.45:28-1.44:372.15:448:00Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat12:454.16:11-1.25:342.15:458:00Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun1:314.36:54-0.86:392.15:457:59Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon12:405.32:194.57:37-0.37:552.05:467:59Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue1:434.53:114.88:210.49:251.85:467:59Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed3:013.74:065.19:081.011:011.35:477:59Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu4:393.25:005.410:021.65:477:59Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri6:233.05:535.712:210.711:02 AM2.05:487:59Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat7:513.26:425.91:250.112:022.35:487:58Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun8:523.47:296.02:16-0.412:592.55:497:58Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon9:353.68:136.12:59-0.61:502.55:497:58Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue10:103.78:536.13:37-0.82:352.45:507:58New Moon12Tue
13Wed10:423.79:306.14:11-0.83:152.35:507:57New Moon13Wed
14Thu11:123.810:045.94:43-0.73:512.35:517:57New Moon14Thu
15Fri11:433.810:385.75:14-0.54:272.25:527:56New Moon15Fri
16Sat12:133.95:43-0.25:052.25:527:56Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun12:454.06:110.15:472.35:537:56Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon1:174.06:370.46:352.35:537:55Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue12:204.41:514.17:030.97:342.45:547:55Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed1:033.82:284.37:271.38:522.35:557:54First Quarter20Wed
21Thu2:053.23:134.47:511.810:332.05:557:54First Quarter21Thu
22Fri3:562.74:084.68:202.211:581.45:567:53First Quarter22Fri
23Sat6:092.75:075.09:202.65:577:52First Quarter23Sat
24Sun7:442.96:025.412:580.711:00 AM2.85:577:52Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon8:303.36:545.81:460.112:142.85:587:51Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue9:033.57:436.32:28-0.51:142.65:597:50Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed9:353.88:306.73:07-1.02:082.35:597:50Full Moon27Wed
28Thu10:094.19:166.93:46-1.32:572.06:007:49Full Moon28Thu
29Fri10:444.310:016.84:24-1.43:461.76:017:48Full Moon29Fri
30Sat11:214.610:476.55:01-1.34:361.46:017:48Waning Gibbous30Sat
31Sun12:004.85:38-0.95:301.36:027:47Waning Gibbous31Sun
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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