Tides Today & Tomorrow in Imperial Beach, CA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, July 13, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Imperial Beach, CA.
Next low tide : in 5h 34m at 3:31 am (-1.5 ft)
Next high tide : 9:59 am (3.9 ft)
Sunset today : 7:58 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:50 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (4% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410120
Common Questions About Tides

Imperial Beach, CA Tides - May 1990

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue2:394.55:283.710:17-0.110:312.56:017:29First Quarter1Tue
2Wed4:104.26:144.111:200.111:542.06:007:30First Quarter2Wed
3Thu5:314.16:494.512:090.35:597:31Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri6:354.07:184.812:521.412:470.55:587:31Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat7:283.97:445.11:380.81:190.85:577:32Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun8:143.98:095.32:160.41:471.15:567:33Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon8:543.88:335.42:510.02:131.35:557:34Full Moon7Mon
8Tue9:323.78:585.53:23-0.32:381.65:557:34Full Moon8Tue
9Wed10:093.59:225.53:55-0.43:021.85:547:35Full Moon9Wed
10Thu10:483.49:485.54:28-0.53:272.05:537:36Full Moon10Thu
11Fri11:293.310:165.45:04-0.43:522.25:527:37Full Moon11Fri
12Sat12:173.15:43-0.34:172.35:517:37Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun1:123.06:26-0.14:442.55:517:38Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon2:162.97:140.15:222.75:507:39Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue12:034.73:293.18:080.36:382.95:497:39Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed1:024.34:313.39:060.48:433.05:497:40Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu2:244.05:113.810:030.510:342.55:487:41Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri4:013.85:444.310:540.611:471.85:477:42Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat5:243.76:174.811:380.75:477:42Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun6:343.86:515.412:431.012:200.95:467:43Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon7:373.87:286.01:340.11:011.15:467:44Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue8:353.98:086.42:23-0.71:431.35:457:44Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed9:293.98:496.73:11-1.32:261.55:457:45New Moon23Wed
24Thu10:223.89:336.83:59-1.63:111.75:447:46New Moon24Thu
25Fri11:173.810:196.74:48-1.73:571.95:447:46New Moon25Fri
26Sat12:143.75:39-1.64:482.15:437:47Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun1:143.66:32-1.35:462.35:437:47Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon12:035.82:173.77:26-0.86:552.55:427:48Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue1:025.13:213.88:21-0.38:192.55:427:49First Quarter29Tue
30Wed2:094.54:224.19:180.29:582.35:427:49First Quarter30Wed
31Thu3:273.95:134.410:140.611:271.95:417:50First Quarter31Thu
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 6:45 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 4% 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 Waning Crescent (4% 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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